Biomedical devices Research update Microneedle patch heals heart attack damage A biocompatible microneedle patch containing cardiac stromal cells successfully repairs cardiac function in injured animal hearts Read article: Microneedle patch heals heart attack damage
Biomedical devices Research update Fibre-based probe enables real-time deep-brain imaging A single fibre-based endoscopic probe enables high-resolution and minimally invasive fluorescent imaging of neural network dynamics Read article: Fibre-based probe enables real-time deep-brain imaging
Biomaterials Research update Protein corona analysis helps improve cancer diagnostics New technique could identify biomarkers hitherto not detectable by conventional approaches Read article: Protein corona analysis helps improve cancer diagnostics
Biomedical devices Research update Transient optical sensors monitor brain health before dissolving away Bioresorbable optical sensors inserted in the body during surgery circumvent the need for permanent brain implants and subsequent surgeries to monitor brain health Read article: Transient optical sensors monitor brain health before dissolving away
Biomedical devices Research update Soft contact lens has integrated LED microchip and RF antenna Device could be used to treat eye disorders Read article: Soft contact lens has integrated LED microchip and RF antenna
Biomedical devices Research update Flexible sensor maps blood oxygen levels A flexible patch made from organic LEDs measures reflected light to map oxygen levels in blood Read article: Flexible sensor maps blood oxygen levels
Biomedical devices Research update Photosynthetic sutures promote wound healing Sutures containing genetically modified microalgae have the potential to enhance wound healing Read article: Photosynthetic sutures promote wound healing
Biomedical devices Research update Smartphone app tracks heart condition at home A smartphone-compatible device, combined with a machine learning algorithm, allows accurate diagnosis and monitoring of atrial fibrillation Read article: Smartphone app tracks heart condition at home
Biomedical devices Research update Personalized UV sensors monitor sun exposure A wearable UV sensor helps individuals with different skin types manage vitamin absorption and avoid sun damage Read article: Personalized UV sensors monitor sun exposure
Particle therapy Research update Journals award ‘best paper’ prizes Physics in Medicine & Biology and Physiological Measurement award prizes for their best papers of last year Read article: Journals award ‘best paper’ prizes