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Robotic sensor technology: diagnose reproductive health problems in real-time

The technology, developed by researchers at Imperial College London and The University of Hong Kong, can be used to measure hormones that affect fertility, sexual development and menstruation more quickly and cheaply than current methods.

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Powering a pacemaker with a patient's heartbeat

Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But they have one serious shortcoming: Their batteries last only five to 12 years, at which point they have to be replaced surgically.

Image: experimental setup in the laboratory with a kind of microscope and connected smartphone; Copyright: University of Pennsylvania

Cellphone camera detects ultra rare proteins in blood

One of the frontiers of medical diagnostics is the race for more sensitive blood tests. The ability to detect extremely rare proteins could make a life-saving difference for many conditions, such as the early detection of certain cancers or the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury, where the relevant biomarkers only appear in vanishingly small quantities.

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Electronic displays with exotic spiraling electrons?

Rutgers and other physicists have discovered an exotic form of electrons that spin like planets and could lead to advances in lighting, solar cells, lasers and electronic displays.

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Engineers develop wearable respiration monitor with children's toy

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.

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Getting a grip on human-robot cooperation

New study reveals guiding principles that regulate choice of grasp type during a human-robot exchange of objects.

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Laser-induced graphene gets tough

Rice University lab combines conductive foam with other materials for capable new composites.

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Blockchain: security and traceability for smart manufacturing

Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) needed a way to secure smart manufacturing systems using the digital thread , so they turned to the new kid on the block ... blockchain, that is.

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This is a neuron on nicotine

When a person takes a puff on a cigarette, nicotine floods into the brain, latching onto receptors on the surface of neurons and producing feelings of happiness. But nicotine does not simply stay on the surface of cells - the drug permeates into neural cells and alters them from the inside out. Now, a team of scientists has developed a protein sensor that glows in the presence of nicotine.

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Advances in stretchable semiconductors

Researchers from the University of Houston have reported significant advances in stretchable electronics, moving the field closer to commercialization. They outlined advances in creating stretchable rubbery semiconductors, including rubbery integrated electronics, logic circuits and arrayed sensory skins fully based on rubber materials.

Flexible quality production of medical instruments for the Western market

Shorter time to market: US-American contract manufacturer produces high precision silicon components for in-vitro fertilisation in China For a medical device for in-vitro fertilisation, a European...

UK COMPANIES SHOWCASE LIFE-SAVING HEALTHTECH SOLUTIONS AT MEDICA 2018

Nearly 100 pioneering British companies will be attending MEDICA 2018 - the world’s largest medical trade fair - to showcase the latest medical devices, diagnostic software and digitally-enabled...

SURGICAL OUTCOMES BOOSTED WITH 3D PRINTING AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BASEL

Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) announces that surgeons at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland are cutting operating times for complex cranio-maxillofacial surgeries by over 33 percent with the use...

PureLab Plastics Joins “Together for Sustainability” Network – A Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) Program

PureLab Plastics, expert in custom injection molding and precision plastics dedicated to Life Sciences, Medical and Healthcare industries, is proud to announce it has joined the “Together...

Canada at MEDICA, Düsseldorf (November 12 - 15, 2018)

Largest Canadian Participation Ever MEDICA – the leading international medical tradeshow – has been attracting generations of Canadian visitors and exhibitors. This year, an unprecedented 64 Canadian...

FRIWO now successfully certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485

An additional quality promise to medical technology: After FRIWO has successfully passed the auditing by TÜV Nord in December 2017, the German manufacturer of power supplies has received the official...

Raumedic supports project against pediatric brain tumors

Munich/Helmbrechts – The Munich-based Care-for-Rare Foundation received a donation of 5,000 euros from medical technology company Raumedic. On September 25, the polymer specialist presented the...

ACE BG and Advantecnia already have the UL Certification

ACE Business Group has achieved the prestigious UL Certification for its solutions, Advantecnia. UL (Underwriters Laboratories), founded in 1894, has a great experience in regulatory compliance and...

Caja de Seguro Social presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets)

Caja de Seguro Social, presented to various government agencies the SIGAC project (Integrated System Management Systems and Corporate Assets) This project SIGAC , involves the implantation...

MedNet and Utitec announce cooperation for precision deep drawn and stamped metal components

MedNet GmbH, a Germany-based supplier of medical device components for the European medtech industry, broadens its portfolio by partnering with Utitec, an industry leader in precision deep drawn,...