Biomedical devices Research update Wearable ring measures intensity and frequency of scratching Device could improve the lives of millions of people with chronic itching Read article: Wearable ring measures intensity and frequency of scratching
Biomedical devices Research update Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines A miniature battery made from a chain of nanolitre-sized droplets could power biodevices integrated into human tissues Read article: Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines
Biomedical devices Research update Heartbeat detection in smartwatch signals wins Physiological Measurement best paper award A study of algorithms used to detect heartbeats in photoplethysmography signals is awarded the Martin Black prize for the best paper published in Physiological Measurement last year Read article: Heartbeat detection in smartwatch signals wins Physiological Measurement best paper award
Biomaterials Research update Improved electrospray deposition technique could bring jab-free vaccinations New approach coats microneedle arrays with biomaterials and bioactive compounds more efficiently than before Read article: Improved electrospray deposition technique could bring jab-free vaccinations
Biomedical devices Research update Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics Highly stretchable strain sensors could be implanted in the body to track joint movements or detect deformations in organs Read article: Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics
Biomedical devices Research update Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play A non-invasive digital headset helps determine when young athletes are safe to resume sports following a concussion Read article: Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play
Biomedical devices Research update Implantable bioartificial kidney aims to free patients from dialysis A prototype implantable bioreactor kept human kidney cells alive inside a pig for up to a week without provoking an immune reaction Read article: Implantable bioartificial kidney aims to free patients from dialysis
Biomedical devices Research update Low-cost HPV test increases access to cervical cancer screening A point-of-care test for HPV infections could provide affordable cervical cancer testing in low-resource settings Read article: Low-cost HPV test increases access to cervical cancer screening
Biomedical devices Research update Miniaturized ultrasound scanner could help detect breast cancer earlier A wearable ultrasound patch that attaches to a bra could help diagnose early breast cancer and improve survival rates Read article: Miniaturized ultrasound scanner could help detect breast cancer earlier
Biomedical devices Research update Dual-wavelength technology deactivates antibiotic-resistant bacterium A combination of far-UVC and blue light could contribute towards global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Read article: Dual-wavelength technology deactivates antibiotic-resistant bacterium