Read article: Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain Biomedical devices Research update Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain A novel spectroscopy system based on superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors can accurately estimate cerebral blood flow
Read article: Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs Biomedical devices Research update Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs Implanted magnets that wirelessly track changes in muscle length could enhance manipulation of prosthetic limbs
Read article: Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder Biomedical devices Research update Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder A simple blood test using a nanowire-based microchip can determine the risk of pregnancy complications
Read article: Robotic insulin delivery via smart ingestible capsules Biomedical devices Research update Robotic insulin delivery via smart ingestible capsules From summer school idea to patented device – an intraperitoneal robotic device delivers insulin via smart ingestible capsules
Read article: Self-powered wearable yarns can sense temperature and mechanical strain Advanced materials Research update Self-powered wearable yarns can sense temperature and mechanical strain Low-cost material could be used for health monitoring
Read article: Fluid dynamics study could make medical inhalers more effective Biomedical devices Research update Fluid dynamics study could make medical inhalers more effective Currently only 30% of drug particles settle in the lungs, study reveals
Read article: Dose measurement system could improve phototherapy for jaundiced newborns Biomedical devices Research update Dose measurement system could improve phototherapy for jaundiced newborns Estimating the rate of energy delivered by a phototherapy lamp within a selected wavelength range could optimize neonatal phototherapy
Read article: Electronic gadgets can interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, study reveals Biomedical devices Research update Electronic gadgets can interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, study reveals Risk is low but advice is to keep smartphones at least 15 cm away from implanted devices
Read article: Wearable patch could predict risk of stroke and heart attacks Biomedical devices Research update Wearable patch could predict risk of stroke and heart attacks A stretchable sensor uses an ultrasound phased array to continuously monitor blood flow in deep tissues for real-time surveillance of cardiovascular diseases
Read article: Variable-stiffness catheter could increase the safety of robotic eye surgery Biomedical devices Research update Variable-stiffness catheter could increase the safety of robotic eye surgery A catheter that can change its rigidity on demand can be safely navigated in its soft state and stiffened when needed to apply force at its tip