Medical Technology News
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...Tiny capsule offers painless diagnosis for digestive issues
Independent - 20-Mar-2024
Swallowable Sensors identify gut movement problems, potentially replacing unpleasant endoscopies
Read more...Two-armed robot assists with dressing, easing caregiver burden
Independent - 04-Mar-2024
Offers ease and comfort for patients but human companionship remains vital
Read more...Atom limbs' AI-powered bionic arm that feel and respond like your own
BBC - 23-Feb-2024
Early trials promise natural movement, control and sense of touch; however, cost concerns remain
Read more...No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery
BBC - 16-Feb-2024
Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers
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...Researchers explore the potential of sound waves for anti-ageing
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Feb-2024
Originally used to fight cancer, sound waves surprisingly revive old cells
Read more...New headband backed by $12M uses electricity to improve sleep and memory
Longevity Technology - 08-Feb-2024
Early studies look promising, and the company plans to launch its product soon
Read more...A microfluidic device removes potentially tumour-causing cells
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 07-Feb-2024
This low-cost, scalable device could revolutionise spinal cord injuries treatment
Read more...A pill that transforms into a balloon inside stomach can help you lose weight
Independent - 23-Jan-2024
People using the pill lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight in 4 months
Read more...A miniature 3D-printed device replicates human bodies on a chip
The Guardian - 27-Dec-2023
This not only eliminates animal testing but also promises faster drug access
Read more...New vibrating pill tricks your stomach into feeling full
The Guardian - 22-Dec-2023
"Vibes" pill mimics food signals, decreasing food intake by 40% in pigs
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...Oncomagnetic device harnesses electromagnetic fields to kill cancer cells
Live Forever Club - 20-Nov-2023
Device uses non-invasive magnetic fields to increase ROS levels in cancer cells
Read more...Ingestible electronic pill detects sleep apnea and opioid overdoses
New Scientist - 17-Nov-2023
Revolutionary pill that could save lives by alerting for serious medical conditions
Read more...New wearable device tracks health by listening to body noises
Independent - 16-Nov-2023
Revolutionizes patient care through continuous, non-invasive health monitoring
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 device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease
BBC - 06-Nov-2023
Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people
Read more...Google researchers develop new headphones to measure heart rate
The Verge - 29-Oct-2023
Research could pave the way for more affordable heart rate monitoring devices
Read more...Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's
Independent - 19-Oct-2023
Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies
Read more...AI socks to help carers of people with dementia and autism
BBC - 19-Oct-2023
Smart socks detect distress and alert carers, helping patients to live more independently
Read more...Implantable device 'feels' body's needs, releases drugs accordingly
National University of Ireland Galway - NUI Galway - 30-Aug-2023
A new smart implant that could revolutionise the way we treat chronic diseases
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...Bacterial 'nanosyringes' inject drugs directly into human cells
New Scientist - 29-Mar-2023
More research needed but a revolutionary way to treat many diseases, including cancer
Read more...New fuel cell implant manages blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes patients
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 28-Mar-2023
Fuel cell coupled with engineered beta cells automatically produce insulin whenever required
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...Sensor can be tracked through the digestive system to identify blockages
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 13-Feb-2023
Currently only tracking location, but in future could be developed to take samples or deliver therapeutics
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...Reversal of cell senescence using low frequency ultrasound
Live Forever Club - 27-Jan-2023
Novel therapy killed some senescent cells, rejuvenated others, without harming healthy cells
Read more...iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds, paves way for new diagnostic pathways
The Guardian - 03-Jan-2023
Getting diagnosis within seconds could enable women confirmed to have cancer start treatment sooner
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...Drones tested as faster means of transport for supplies within a hospital site
BBC - 22-Oct-2022
NHS Trust will carry out further development to see how drones can improve services for its patients
Read more...Injection-replacement remedy, using a robotic pill to deliver insulin in diabetics
Independent - 30-Sep-2022
RoboCap’s mucus-clearing and churning movements help it deliver the drug directly to the gut
Read more...Forget your smartwatch! Chip on skin tracks health with AI-based data analysis
The University of Chicago - 13-Aug-2022
Unlike a typical computer, Neuromorphic Chip mimics a human brain
Read more...Cyborg locust brains can help spot the signs of human cancer in the lab
MIT Technology Review - 21-Jun-2022
The insects’ antennae are the most important for detecting cancer
Read more...Oxipit's X-ray analyzing tool receives safety approval in the EU
The Verge - 05-Apr-2022
ChestLink will be available in clinics by 2023 to cut down radiologists’ workloads
Read more...NovaXS Biotech develops smart, painless, needle-free injections
TechCrunch - 31-Mar-2022
Innovative tech to make self-administered therapies easier and more accessible
Read more...New spinal cord implant helps completely paralysed patients stand and walk again
BBC - 07-Feb-2022
This early-phase technology could be game changer for spinal injuries very soon
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...Theranos ceased for fooling investors with a blood-testing device that never worked
BBC - 04-Jan-2022
Founder convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to several years in prison
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...Recent breakthrough in wearable health tech – Stretchable waterproof batteries
Medgadget - 15-Dec-2021
Flexible, washable batteries designed to withstand everyday demands
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...A powerful platform to facilitate rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases
Medgadget - 24-Nov-2021
Thin, wireless, battery-free and multimodal musculoskeletal biointerfaces
Read more...OptiMind app designed for early diagnosis of dementia with simple tapping
Wired - 11-Nov-2021
A 5-minute test can assess the early risk of getting dementia
Read more...GP develops helmet to deliver infrared light therapy to treat dementia
Independent - 19-Oct-2021
In placebo controlled study, device improved brain processing and memory in patients
Read more...Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression
Guardian - 04-Oct-2021
Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals
Read more...Wearable, non-invasive skin patch for real-time health monitoring
NEO.LIFE - 30-Sep-2021
Tracks both physical and biochemical parameters, aiming for early disease detection & prevention
Read more...World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer
University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021
People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane
Read more...Robot scanner may diagnose signs of eye diseases within a minute
Medgadget - 16-Aug-2021
Contactless imaging technique to improve accessibility in non-specialist clinics
Read more...New microchip nanosensor tracks stress levels from your fingertip
Medgadget - 08-Jul-2021
Using a drop of blood, this device measures cortisol accurately within minutes
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...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...Transdermal optical imaging using smartphones to measure blood pressure
University of Toronto - 06-Aug-2019
Facial video of 2-minutes could measure blood pressure due to translucent skin
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
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