Needle-Free Option for Collecting Blood Adopted
A needle-free blood collection device has been adopted by a hospital system following its evaluation of the technology and the procedure in multiple inpatient units.
Driving Medical IoT Concepts with Force-Sensitive Resistor Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a growing wave of change that brings several new challenges to design engineers across all industries and markets. While it is a somewhat nebulous concept, IoT is broadly defined as a network of smart devices that communicate with one another wirelessly, with little-to-no direct human interaction.
Using Light For Better Hearing In Cochlear Implants
A group of researchers from various institutions in Germany has developed a new type of cochlear implant that is based on light, according to Medical Xpress. This new implant uses a concept that has been around for many years.
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Low-Cost Sensor Rapidly Detects Mosquito-Borne Diseases
SMK Diagnostics has created biosensor technology to identify and monitor diseases such as Zika.
This algorithm analyzes medical images 1,000 times faster than usual
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed an algorithm that makes it easier and 1,000 times quicker to analyze medical images and 3D scans.
