Medical Technology News
Blood-cleaning device could transform care for deadly liver failure
The Guardian - 21-Dec-2025
NHS trials a liver “dialysis” machine that may reduce the need for transplants
Read more...McGill team uses vibrations to strengthen lab-grown tissues
McGill University - 25-Aug-2025
Vibration made tissues up to 4x stronger or weaker, offering new options for healing and repair
Read more...New machine called XPS system helps keep lungs alive outside the body for transplant
BBC - 23-Dec-2024
This technology reduces waiting times for people needing lung transplants
Read more...Openwater's breakthrough tech aims to revolutionize healthcare
Longevity Technology - 26-Aug-2024
Transforming healthcare with non-invasive, drug-free technology
Read more...Revolutionary SPARXS technique accelerates DNA research by decades
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - 22-Aug-2024
New method speeds up DNA analysis, unlocking advances in genetics and medicine
Read more...Tiny carbon beads improve gut health and fight liver disease in rats and mice
University College London (UCL) - 15-Apr-2024
Innovative approach to protect organs from harmful gut bacteria
Read more...Scientists create laser-soldering technique for wound closure using nanoparticles
Nano Magazine - 14-Feb-2024
This advancement promises a gentler, more effective way to heal wound
Read more...Vibrating dyes nicknamed "molecular jackhammers" smash apart tumour membranes
GEN News - 20-Dec-2023
A novel way to beat cancer in the lab showing promise in mice
Read more...Novel robotic system measures arm use for better therapy in stroke patients
Tech Xplore - 28-Nov-2023
AI to track arm movements after stroke, helping survivors regain strength and independence
Read more...Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances
New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023
Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients
Read more...Artificial pancreas to benefit type 1 diabetes patients in the UK
The Guardian - 07-Nov-2023
Cutting-edge technology to manage blood sugar and enhance well-being
Read more...New AI-powered trousers help paralysed patients walk again
BBC - 15-Aug-2023
NeuroSkin mirrors the impulses sent to a healthy leg and recreates movement in the weakened leg
Read more...Penn State team develops protein-based nanocomputing agent to influence cell behaviour
Penn State College of Medicine - 26-May-2023
Paving the way for more targeted, efficient cell-based therapies to treat diseases like diabetes and cancer
Read more...FDA grants approval for Neuralink to proceed with human trials
BBC - 26-May-2023
Neuralink's implants will still require extensive testing to overcome technical and ethical issues
Read more...Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring
University of Texas at Austin - 26-Apr-2023
Ultralight, flexible device provides early detection of heart diseases outside the clinic
Read more...Expert doctors guided heart surgeries via smart glasses at Basildon Hospital
BBC - 27-Mar-2023
Remote access helped to perform several procedures simultaneously and reduced waiting time for patients
Read more...Soft robot opens the door for possible surgical applications via remote control inside human body
Interesting Engineering - 27-Feb-2023
Keyhole surgery without the keyhole? Very early days but imagine swallowing a robot which can operate on you from the inside
Read more...Tiny sensor alerts early warning signs of heart failure
Independent - 12-Feb-2023
Advances in the innovation could limit hospital admissions and increase healthspan of patients
Read more...Blood pressure measurement at a distance using camera and AI
Medgadget - 07-Dec-2022
Not accurate enough (yet) for self-tracking, but could quickly identify people with hypertension
Read more...Drone delivers defibrillator before ambulance arrives
BBC - 07-Jan-2022
Everdrone looking to expand its drones' capabilities within Sweden and beyond
Read more...The new NanoKnife is a game-changer for treating Prostate cancer
WalesOnline - 03-Jan-2022
Electric current damages the cell membranes of the cancerous cells
Read more...New therapy producing potent bacterial vaccines for 100% protection
Medgadget - 29-Nov-2021
Generation of high-potency bacterial vaccines using ultrashort pulsed lasers
Read more...Liberum's automated system manufactures proteins from DNA within hours
University of Toronto - 08-Jul-2021
Nespresso for protein production: prototype inspired from single-serve coffee makers
Read more...Fully-implantable wireless pacemaker that dissolves on it's own after use
Guardian - 28-Jun-2021
Bioresorbable device with no leads and batteries for temporary use after heart surgery
Read more...Breathable, washable, and water proof E-textiles for Health monitoring
Medgadget - 10-Jun-2021
Low-cost manufacturing of reliable, battery-free, wireless e-textiles
Read more...AI-crafted music playlists to be prescribed for mental health
BBC - 07-May-2021
MediMusic takes music therapy treatments to the next level, with trials in hospitals underway
Read more...Latest 3D scanners diagnose heart disease in just 20 minutes
Independent - 04-May-2021
NHS rolls out 3D imaging technology for rapid diagnosis & early management of coronary heart disease
Read more...Soft and flexible electrodes monitor neural activity in humans
Kurzweil Network - 28-Apr-2021
First-of-its-kind implantable electrodes work without damaging brain tissue
Read more...FDA designates breakthrough therapy for IceCure's medical device
MassDevice - 05-Apr-2021
Cryoablation system using liquid nitrogen sets new standards for treating breast cancer
Read more...Seven companies making headway towards bioelectronic medicine
Nanalyze - 13-Mar-2021
Medical devices with unique therapeutic applications for many diseases
Read more...Wearable skin patch to track your health and fitness
Independent - 15-Feb-2021
Noninvasive sensor on skin continuously monitors several vitals all at once
Read more...New liver disease treatments show safety and patient improvements
University College London (UCL) - 22-Jan-2021
Carbalive™ treats cirrhosis while Dialive™ treats liver failure
Read more...Engineered genes in gut bacteria might help you live longer
Forbes - 23-Dec-2020
Green light activated E.coli genes, extending life in Caenorhabditis elegans
Read more...UV LED light - a new hope amidst the pandemic
Medical News Today - 20-Dec-2020
Effective in killing human coronavirus - residential use not recommended due to hazardous effects
Read more...Nanobarcodes could be used to label individual living cells
Nano Magazine - 01-Dec-2020
Could there be a day when you don't own all the cells in your body?
Read more...Technology could be the key to healthy ageing
IT PRO - 11-Nov-2020
Tech can improve physical health, mental health and social circumstances of old age
Read more...A new technique of accelerating nerve regeneration in animals
Folio - 19-Aug-2020
Will help trauma patients recover faster and better from nerve injuries
Read more...Lasers tuned to break up plaques implicated in many neurodegenerative diseases
Tokyo University of Science (TUS) - 04-Aug-2020
Early days but interesting alternative to chemicals which are handicapped by blood brain barrier
Read more...New technology will be needed to perform surgery in space
The Conversation - 08-Jul-2020
With increasing space flights it's inevitable that complex procedures will be carried out in microgravity
Read more...Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden
MobiHealthNews - 19-May-2020
Immediate defibrillation is the key to surviving a sudden cardiac arrest
Read more...Detecting depression with smartphones
Kurzweil Network - 01-Feb-2020
Connecting the app data with physicians can help to prevent the risks associated with depression
Read more...A new and innovative way of delivering targeted chemotherapy to cancer tumours
BBC - 18-Dec-2019
Improving effectiveness with reduced side effects - fingers crossed for this first-in-person trial
Read more...New generation implantable devices to replace traditional medication
BBC - 17-Dec-2019
Advanced neural technologies to treat diseases and restore life expectancies
Read more...New, more reliable FDA-approved device to help type 1 diabetes patients
The Verge - 13-Dec-2019
This closed-loop system customizes treatment, automatically adjusts insulin levels
Read more...Nanoparticle for the detection of vascular calcification
Nano Magazine - 10-Dec-2019
Nanoparticles minimize the difficulty in identifying dangerous vascular calcifications
Read more...Curing prostate cancer with ultra sound waves
Independent - 02-Dec-2019
Approved for clinical use in Europe - can be done as an outpatient procedure
Read more...Importance of the urine analysis is leading to the "smart toilet" development
Medical News Bulletin - 21-Nov-2019
Technologies are good for diagnosing the symptoms, not for providing the information of the cause
Read more...Selective laser trabeculoplasty is the best treatment for glaucoma
Guardian - 09-Mar-2019
It just takes 15 minutes of laser pulses to clear all blockages
Read more...Medicine or AI, which one will be superior in the future?
MIT Technology Review - 03-Oct-2017
Smart mirrors, toilets and easy access to your health state, all of this are closer than we think
Read more...German Robot Controlled From Russia With an Exoskeleton (VIDEO)
Motherboard - 12-Nov-2016
Read more...GlaxoSmithKline and Google to develop bioelectronic medicines
Wall Street Journal - 01-Aug-2016
Read more...Translating medical breakthroughs into lifesaving technologies
Today’s Medical Development’s (TMD) - 20-Nov-2015
Read more...How New Technologies Will Transform Old Medical Practices
Singularity Hub - 05-Jul-2015
Read more...Wirelessly programmed implantable drug delivery device can release hundreds of single doses over 16 years
Phys.org - 29-Jun-2015
Read more...Experimental device lowers blood pressure without drugs
AL.com - 09-Jun-2015
Electrical pulses disable nerves between kidneys and brain to reduce blood pressure
Read more...Child becomes first patient to be cured of potentially fatal illness using 3D-printed biodegradable implant
Independent - 29-Apr-2015
Read more...Osiris Biomed 3D’s Winning Idea for Printing 3D Implants During Surgery
3DPrint.com - 21-Apr-2015
Read more...Fully degradable, remotely controlled, implantable therapeutic electronic device
PNAS - 20-Oct-2014
Read more...Here’s Looking at You: How Personal Health Information Is Being Tracked and Used
California HealthCare Foundation - 01-Jul-2014
Read more...National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering launch Bionic Man interactive web tool
NIBIB - 23-May-2014
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