Ultra-low power, miniature electrophysiological electronics
(starfishneuroscience.com)
Distributed neural interfaces hold great promise for future therapies.
Distributed neural interfaces hold great promise for future therapies.
Infrared contact lens helps people see in the dark, even with their eyes closed
(abc.net.au)
Many people have wished for night vision on a dark walk home. But have you ever wondered if it's possible to see with your eyes closed?
Many people have wished for night vision on a dark walk home. But have you ever wondered if it's possible to see with your eyes closed?
The first US hub for experimental medical treatments is coming
(technologyreview.com)
Montana just passed a new bill backed by longevity enthusiasts that will enable access to drugs and therapies that are not approved by the FDA.
Montana just passed a new bill backed by longevity enthusiasts that will enable access to drugs and therapies that are not approved by the FDA.
US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with genetic disorder in medical first
(theguardian.com)
Doctors in the US have become the first to treat a baby with a customised gene-editing therapy after diagnosing the child with a severe genetic disorder that kills about half of those affected in early infancy.
Doctors in the US have become the first to treat a baby with a customised gene-editing therapy after diagnosing the child with a severe genetic disorder that kills about half of those affected in early infancy.
A Simple Spit Test Could Reveal Prostate Cancer, Outperforming a Blood Test
(discovermagazine.com)
A simple spit test that can be taken at home is among the most promising methods for detecting prostate cancer, which an estimated 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with during their lifetime.
A simple spit test that can be taken at home is among the most promising methods for detecting prostate cancer, which an estimated 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with during their lifetime.
Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology
(medicalxpress.com)
Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That's where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods.
Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That's where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods.
Engineered adipocytes implantation suppresses tumor progression in cancer models
(nature.com)
Tumors exhibit an increased ability to obtain and metabolize nutrients. Here, we implant engineered adipocytes that outcompete tumors for nutrients and show that they can substantially reduce cancer progression, a technology termed adipose manipulation transplantation (AMT).
Tumors exhibit an increased ability to obtain and metabolize nutrients. Here, we implant engineered adipocytes that outcompete tumors for nutrients and show that they can substantially reduce cancer progression, a technology termed adipose manipulation transplantation (AMT).
A new hairlike electrode for long-term, high-quality EEG monitoring
(psu.edu)
The future of electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring may soon look like a strand of hair.
The future of electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring may soon look like a strand of hair.
Researchers Create a Brain Implant for Near-Real-Time Speech Synthesis
(hackaday.com)
Brain-to-speech interfaces have been promising to help paralyzed individuals communicate for years. Unfortunately, many systems have had significant latency that has left them lacking somewhat in the practicality stakes.
Brain-to-speech interfaces have been promising to help paralyzed individuals communicate for years. Unfortunately, many systems have had significant latency that has left them lacking somewhat in the practicality stakes.
Brain interface allows speech decoding in ALS patient
(medicalxpress.com)
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables computer cursor control and clicking, using neural signals from the speech motor cortex.
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables computer cursor control and clicking, using neural signals from the speech motor cortex.
Popular CT Scans Could Account for 5% of All Cancer Cases a Year
(ucsf.edu)
Computed tomography (CT) scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs.
Computed tomography (CT) scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs.
Japan's big bet on stem-cell therapies might soon pay off
(nature.com)
Japan is brimming with signs of an approaching medical revolution. Shiny white robots are tending dishes of cells, rows of incubators hum in new facilities, and a deluxe, plush-carpeted hospital is getting ready to welcome its first patients.
Japan is brimming with signs of an approaching medical revolution. Shiny white robots are tending dishes of cells, rows of incubators hum in new facilities, and a deluxe, plush-carpeted hospital is getting ready to welcome its first patients.
First open-source MRI scanner presented: the OSI² ONE (2023)
(opensourceimaging.org)
What a milestone! The first open-source MRI scanner, the OSI² ONE, has been built and delivers exciting first in-vivo MR images.
What a milestone! The first open-source MRI scanner, the OSI² ONE, has been built and delivers exciting first in-vivo MR images.
Smallest Pacemaker Is the Size of a Rice Grain
(sciencealert.com)
Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving.
Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving.
Doctors Told Him He Was Going to Die. Then A.I. Saved His Life
(nytimes.com)
A little over a year ago, Joseph Coates was told there was only one thing left to decide. Did he want to die at home, or in the hospital?
A little over a year ago, Joseph Coates was told there was only one thing left to decide. Did he want to die at home, or in the hospital?
AI diagnoses major cancer with near perfect accuracy
(cdu.edu.au)
One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.
One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.
Portable MRI Scans Patients for Signs of Stroke
(ieee.org)
According to the World Health Organization, strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. Of the 15 million patients annually, one-third die and another third are left with permanent disabilities. A new design for a portable MRI scanner has the potential to make a major impact on those numbers.
According to the World Health Organization, strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. Of the 15 million patients annually, one-third die and another third are left with permanent disabilities. A new design for a portable MRI scanner has the potential to make a major impact on those numbers.
Knitted microtissue can accelerate healing
(news.mit.edu)
Treating severe or chronic injury to soft tissues such as skin and muscle is a challenge in health care.
Treating severe or chronic injury to soft tissues such as skin and muscle is a challenge in health care.
Printable molecule-selective nanoparticles enable wearable biosensor mass prod
(phys.org)
The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the right mix of nutrients, metabolites, and medications, if necessary, to stabilize and improve their condition.
The future of medicine may very well lie in the personalization of health care—knowing exactly what an individual needs and then delivering just the right mix of nutrients, metabolites, and medications, if necessary, to stabilize and improve their condition.
Parkinsons patient "feels cured" with new adaptive deep brain stimulation device
(bbc.com)
A man fitted with a pioneering, computer-controlled brain implant to tackle his Parkinson's disease says it works so well he is sometimes able to forget he has the condition.
A man fitted with a pioneering, computer-controlled brain implant to tackle his Parkinson's disease says it works so well he is sometimes able to forget he has the condition.
Building a T1D smartwatch for my son from scratch
(andrewchilds.com)
My 9 y.o. son has Type 1 diabetes, which basically means his pancreas is on manual (hard) mode 24x7.
My 9 y.o. son has Type 1 diabetes, which basically means his pancreas is on manual (hard) mode 24x7.
The ultra-fast cancer treatments which could replace conventional radiotherapy
(bbc.com)
A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less than a second.
A pioneering new treatment promises to tackle a wider range of cancers, with fewer side-effects than conventional radiotherapy. It also takes less than a second.
3D-printed open source optical microscope for low-cost histological imaging
(biorxiv.org)
We present the manufacture and characterisation of a fully 3D printed, low-cost optical microscope using both a 3D printed chassis and 3D printed illumination and imaging optics.
We present the manufacture and characterisation of a fully 3D printed, low-cost optical microscope using both a 3D printed chassis and 3D printed illumination and imaging optics.
Parkinson's tremors disappear with machine that sends heat waves to the brain
(sun-sentinel.com)
Delray Medical Center cut the ribbon on its newest high-tech machine last week that targets brain areas to treat movement disorders such as essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.
Delray Medical Center cut the ribbon on its newest high-tech machine last week that targets brain areas to treat movement disorders such as essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers design wearable tech that can sense glucose levels more accurately
(uwaterloo.ca)
Waterloo researchers design wearable tech that can sense glucose levels for diabetics more accurately than ever before
Waterloo researchers design wearable tech that can sense glucose levels for diabetics more accurately than ever before
No-hole surgery: no keyhole, yet surgeons can now still operate under your skin (2023)
(nibib.nih.gov)
What if a clinician could 3D print something through your skin, constructing an implant or replacement organ underneath layers of tissue? The world of medicine would be transformed: a host of surgical procedures, which come with a variety of risks, could be performed without ever lifting a scalpel.
What if a clinician could 3D print something through your skin, constructing an implant or replacement organ underneath layers of tissue? The world of medicine would be transformed: a host of surgical procedures, which come with a variety of risks, could be performed without ever lifting a scalpel.
Paralysed man communicates first words in months using brain implant (2022)
(independent.co.uk)
A completely paralysed man, who was left unable to communicate for months after losing the ability to even move his eyes, has used a brain implant to ask his caregivers for a beer.
A completely paralysed man, who was left unable to communicate for months after losing the ability to even move his eyes, has used a brain implant to ask his caregivers for a beer.
First ever fluoride-containing bioglass toothpaste wins FDA approval
(nature.com)
British-developed BioMin F is to be available in the USA, known in the US as Dr.Collins BioMin Restore Plus.
British-developed BioMin F is to be available in the USA, known in the US as Dr.Collins BioMin Restore Plus.
Scientists develop coral-inspired material to revolutionise bone repair
(swansea.ac.uk)
Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete.
Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete.
Brain stimulation helps partially paralyzed patients walk again
(newatlas.com)
Two patients with spinal injuries have seen improvements in their ability to walk again, thanks to deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Two patients with spinal injuries have seen improvements in their ability to walk again, thanks to deep brain stimulation (DBS).