by Conn Hastings | Dec 15, 2021 | Materials, Sports Medicine, ubc
Engineers at the University of British Columbia created a flexible waterproof battery that is durable enough to undergo multiple wash cycles. The battery is so pliant that it can still function when stretched to double its original length. It’s made of low-cost...
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...
