Nanostructured device measures blood flow after an aneurysm
Implantable diverter system has already been successfully tested in pig aorta
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Optical cochlear implants restore hearing in deaf gerbils
A cochlear implant uses light to restore auditory responses in deaf gerbils
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Double-sided microfluidic blood oxygenator makes artificial placenta
A new neonatal passive lung assist device shows promise
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Contact lenses monitor glucose in tears
Contact lenses that detect glucose in tears could be the next glucose-monitoring device for diabetic patients
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Targeted infection control
Medical devices that incorporate hydrogels into silicone rubber could release antibiotics into areas where they are needed most
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Printed metal-polymer conductors make stretchy biodevices
Applications include cardiac patches, wearable glove keyboards, soft robotics and medical implants
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‘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
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Implanted antennas track fracture healing
Radiofrequency monopoles implanted in a fractured bone can monitor the healing process from inside
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Portable magneto-optical device can detect malaria rapidly
Diagnoses less than two days after infection could be possible
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Shining light on mosquitoes detects Zika
Near-infrared spectroscopy can detect Zika virus inside mosquitoes, cheaper and faster than before
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