Read article: ‘Therepi’ device delivers drugs straight to the heart
An implantable device that attaches directly to the heart can deliver drugs, proteins and stem cells directly to damaged tissue
Read article: Implanted antennas track fracture healing
Radiofrequency monopoles implanted in a fractured bone can monitor the healing process from inside
Read article: Portable magneto-optical device can detect malaria rapidly
Diagnoses less than two days after infection could be possible
Read article: Shining light on mosquitoes detects Zika
Near-infrared spectroscopy can detect Zika virus inside mosquitoes, cheaper and faster than before
Read article: Ingestible device could help diagnose disease
Ultralow-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding or other GI problems
Read article: Wearable acoustic system monitors foetal motion
A wearable system detects and discriminates foetal movements using acoustic sensors and accelerometers
Read article: Making health digital
With a huge array of gadgets available to help us track our health, what will be the next big innovation? Jess Wade highlights her eight favourite future technologies
Read article: Butterfly wings inspire nanostructured medical implants
Researchers have begun development of a new intraocular pressure sensor for glaucoma patients
Read article: Biodegradable pressure sensor eliminates the need for second surgery
Stanford University researchers design a pressure and strain sensor that degrades over time
Read article: Light-induced corneal cross-linking corrects vision
A new safe and non-invasive technique could be an alternative to refractive surgery
