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
Device could be used to treat eye disorders
Read article: Soft contact lens has integrated LED microchip and RF antenna
A flexible patch made from organic LEDs measures reflected light to map oxygen levels in blood
Read article: Flexible sensor maps blood oxygen levels
Sutures containing genetically modified microalgae have the potential to enhance wound healing
Read article: Photosynthetic sutures promote wound healing
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
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
Physics in Medicine & Biology and Physiological Measurement award prizes for their best papers of last year
Read article: Journals award ‘best paper’ prizes
Microbead mobility measurement provides a step towards a wearable diagnostic device
Read article: Easy-to-image microbeads continuously monitor disease biomarkers
Transitioning healthcare innovations from early studies through regulatory approval to clinical applications requires dedicated support and guidance
Read article: Delivering on healthcare’s innovation agenda
Implantable diverter system has already been successfully tested in pig aorta
Read article: Nanostructured device measures blood flow after an aneurysm
