by Conn Hastings | Jul 8, 2021 | Diagnostics, Medicine
Researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, have developed a system to monitor the severity of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. The system includes a commercial chest strap sensor that measures heart...
by Conn Hastings | Jul 8, 2021 | Diagnostics, Medicine, Nanomedicine, Psychiatry
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a microchip that can perform real-time measurements of stress hormone levels in a drop of blood. The technology could provide a replacement for bulky and expensive lab tests for such hormones, and allow patients to...
by Conn Hastings | Jul 6, 2021 | Diagnostics, Materials, Medicine, Sports Medicine
Researchers at MIT have developed an e-skin technology that contains artificial sweat ducts. The ducts prevent sweat accumulation underneath the e-skin, helping to prevent interference with built-in sensors. Incorporating a kirigami-style design, the material conforms...