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Although there are now a number of skin-worn sensors which identify metabolites in sweat, the technology is limited in what it can detect, plus the sensors often aren’t reusable. A new one, however, utilizes a “molecularly imprinted polymer” to be much… Continue reading New sweat sensor uses molecule-shaped holes to detect more metabolites
An innovative new test developed by researchers at MIT promises to offer people the ability to quickly and easily measure their COVID-19 immunity. The test tracks levels of neutralizing antibodies in a drop of blood, helping a person evaluate their sus… Continue reading MIT develops rapid at-home test to measure COVID immunity
While medical electrodes are vital to the monitoring of electrical activity within the body, they’re typically rigid and costly, plus they don’t stay on well when the wearer is moving. A new sugar-cube-derived electrode, however, addresses those shortc… Continue reading Sugar cubes used to create better-performing medical electrodes
Ordinarily, the lung function of patients with respiratory problems is monitored via a stethoscope, during a visit to a clinic. An experimental new vest, however, can do the same job throughout the day, wherever its wearer goes.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Sensor-laden vest continuously monitors its wearer’s lungs
Presently, in order to check if someone has chronic kidney disease, a urine sample has to be sent off to a well-equipped lab for testing, which may take several days. A new portable device, however, could allow such testing to be performed onsite in re… Continue reading Low-cost portable device could perform onsite kidney disease testing
When rescuing avalanche victims or other people in cold, snowy outdoor conditions, it can be difficult to monitor their vital signs via traditional means. The MedSENS device was created with that fact in mind, as it simply goes in the ear and gets stra… Continue reading MedSENS sticks outdoor vital-signs monitoring in the patient’s ear
Presently, in order to check electrolyte levels in newborn babies, blood samples are drawn from the infants twice a day. Soon, however, a “smart” pacifier could be used to non-invasively collect that same data.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wel… Continue reading “Smart” pacifier could warn of dehydration in newborn babies
A new direct-to-consumer test designed to detect a number of different respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and influenza, has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The test is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA … Continue reading First at-home test for flu, COVID and RSV authorized by the FDA
When treating patients for certain conditions – including COVID-19 – it’s important to monitor their blood oxygen levels. A new sub-dermal photosensitive sensor provides a new means of doing so, plus it could one day be used to measure other blood-born… Continue reading Light-sensitive “tattoo” sensor could measure substances in the blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new test for Alzheimer’s disease. The test is the first in vitro diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s to be approved for use in the United States measuring amyloid protein levels in spinal fluid.
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