Valencell, a well-known wearables components-maker has announced the availability of the world’s first calibration-free blood pressure (BP) sensor system for integration in hearables and wearables. Soon we will be able to measure…
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Researchers produce first laser ultrasound images of humans
A new ultrasound technique uses lasers to produce images beneath the skin, without making contact with the skin as conventional ultrasound probes do. For most people, getting an ultrasound is a relatively…
Storing medical information below the skin’s surface
MIT engineers have developed a way to store medical information under the skin. Every year, a lack of vaccination leads to about 1.5 million preventable deaths, primarily in developing nations. One factor…
Scientists successfully use a gel to regrow tooth enamel
A chinese research team has developed a gel that can induce the growth of tooth enamel with a precise maintenance of the original structural complexity within 48 hours. So, the Temporary Dental…
MIT’s Microfluidics device helps diagnose sepsis in minutes
A novel sensor designed by MIT researchers could dramatically accelerate the process of diagnosing sepsis, a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals that kills nearly 250,000 patients annually. Sepsis occurs when…