Non-invasive and radiation-free whole-heart electrophysiological mapping can help identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death
Read article: Cardiac vest creates detailed map of the heart’s electrical activity
An IV needle whose mechanical properties change at body temperature could enable safer, less painful injections
Read article: Smart intravenous needle softens upon insertion into a blood vessel
Smart glasses that incorporate acoustic touch show promise as a sensory aid for blind people
Read article: Acoustic touch technology helps blind people ‘see’ using sound
The Acoustics 2023 Sydney conference saw researchers present novel medical applications of acoustics in healthcare
Read article: Ultrasound innovations enable pain-free vaccination, monitor muscle dynamics in real time
A wearable ECG patch could enhance point-of-care diagnostics via continuous monitoring of the heart’s electrical signals
Read article: Wearable ECG provides continuous cardiac monitoring
A novel titanium alloy could create load-bearing implants with inherent antibacterial response
Read article: Bacteria-resistant alloy improves infection control in implant surgeries
An array of electrochemical and electrophysiological sensors attached to a pair of earbuds can simultaneously monitor brain states and exercise levels
Read article: Earbud biosensors provide continuous monitoring of brain activity and lactate levels
Nanoelectronic device is 100 times more energy efficient than silicon electronics for machine learning classification of medical data
Read article: Energy-efficient transistor enables AI analysis of health data within wearable devices
New laser speckle contrast imaging sensor has proved successful in a swine model and is now being tested on healthy volunteers
Read article: Wearable optical device could detect postpartum haemorrhage
A recent study suggests that Kortokoff sounds may not be sound waves at all
Read article: Stethoscope sounds – origin discovered?
