Smart glove tracks hand movements with unprecedented accuracy
Device could help with hand mobility and stroke assessment
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Flexible implant shows potential to restore vision after retinal degeneration
A soft retinal prosthesis combines flexible ultrathin phototransistor arrays with liquid metal-based stimulation electrodes
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Cardiac vest creates detailed map of the heart’s electrical activity
Non-invasive and radiation-free whole-heart electrophysiological mapping can help identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death
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Smart intravenous needle softens upon insertion into a blood vessel
An IV needle whose mechanical properties change at body temperature could enable safer, less painful injections
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Acoustic touch technology helps blind people ‘see’ using sound
Smart glasses that incorporate acoustic touch show promise as a sensory aid for blind people
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Ultrasound innovations enable pain-free vaccination, monitor muscle dynamics in real time
The Acoustics 2023 Sydney conference saw researchers present novel medical applications of acoustics in healthcare
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Wearable ECG provides continuous cardiac monitoring
A wearable ECG patch could enhance point-of-care diagnostics via continuous monitoring of the heart’s electrical signals
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Bacteria-resistant alloy improves infection control in implant surgeries
A novel titanium alloy could create load-bearing implants with inherent antibacterial response
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Earbud biosensors provide continuous monitoring of brain activity and lactate levels
An array of electrochemical and electrophysiological sensors attached to a pair of earbuds can simultaneously monitor brain states and exercise levels
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Energy-efficient transistor enables AI analysis of health data within wearable devices
Nanoelectronic device is 100 times more energy efficient than silicon electronics for machine learning classification of medical data
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