Sensors have revolutionized medical diagnostic in numerous ways. From highly elastic sensors that behave like silly putty to spectrophotometers that can monitor a series of biometrics through infrared light, these small devices are becoming increasingly …
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A shortage of PPE, specifically N95 and similar face masks, in the critical first weeks of Covid-19 hitting U.S. shores caused many manufacturers to shift their capabilities. Major companies like Ford, as well as smaller …
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The Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccines represent the first two vaccines based on mRNA technology approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Although people may perceive mRNA technology as new, medical researchers have been …
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The word revolutionary is not too strong for describing how 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, will advance health care. The technology is expected to enable the printing of organs and tissues based on …
Artificial intelligence has proven its usefulness for accurately interpreting medical scans. The systems can analyze medical images in minute detail, draw upon vast quantities of diagnostic data, and supplement the work of human pathologists. Because …
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Clinicians typically only see patients for a few minutes. They must make decisions based on the brief snapshot of patient vitals measured at the time of interaction. Technology that enables remote patient monitoring (RPM) places …
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Robotic equipment in medical device production lines allows companies to maintain high standards of cleanliness, worker safety, product consistency, and speed. From heart valves to artificial joints to surgical equipment, robots increasingly play an integral …
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To fit more reliably and comfortably when worn, wearable electronics must be flexible while retaining their ability to collect and communicate data. Conventional sensors and other electronic components, even when made very small, don’t often …
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When wounds are quickly and securely closed following injury, healing is faster, risks of infection are minimized, and more serious sustained injury can be prevented. A new type of surgical glue has been created to …
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The FDA has just cleared a new type of medical implant made from 3D printed titanium. Developed by SI-BONE, a California-based medical device company, the iFuse 3D implant system can now be used to help …
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