by Conn Hastings | Sep 10, 2021 | Dentistry, Materials
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania created a dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates electricity thanks to its piezoelectric properties. The generated electricity could power a light source for on-board phototherapy, a technique that...
by Conn Hastings | Sep 9, 2021 | Critical Care, Exclusive, Medicine, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Boston Scientific recently announced FDA clearance of the EXALT Model B single-use bronchoscope, intended for bedside procedures in intensive care units or in the operating room. As a single-use device that boasts high quality imaging and suction capabilities, the...
by Conn Hastings | Sep 2, 2021 | clevelandclinic, Prosthetics, Rehab
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have developed an advanced bionic arm that allows users with upper limb amputations to achieve a similar level of function as non-amputees. The system incorporates a sense of touch and movement and allows for intuitive motor...
by Conn Hastings | Aug 31, 2021 | Cardiology, Materials, Nanomedicine, nanotubes, riceuniversity
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Researchers at Rice University managed to create flexible carbon nanotube fibers that can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable...
by Conn Hastings | Aug 25, 2021 | Materials, Medicine
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore created a flexible battery that is powered by sweat. The device could provide a new way to energize medical wearables, some of which already use sweat to detect or monitor disease. The stretchable device...
