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Smartphone-Embedded Sensors to Monitor Mood Changes in Bipolar Disorder Patients

New application from scientists at Bielefeld University and international partners monitors mood changes in patients

14 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop New Ultra-Sensitive RNA Detection Device

A new power-free microfluidic chip developed by researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) enables detection of microRNA from extremely small sample volume in only 20 minutes. By drastically reducing the time and quantity of sample required for detection, the chip lays the groundwork for early-stage point-of-care diagnosis of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.

8 Nov 2012

iHealth Introduces Wireless Blood Pressure Wrist Monitor

iHealth Labs Inc., the pioneering designer and manufacturer of mobile personal healthcare products for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, today announced that its latest suite of products will be available for purchase at major retailers and online.

7 Nov 2012

Earphones with Sensors Monitors Heart Rate and Helps Smartphones Select Appropriate Music

A University of Virginia graduate student has developed a biofeedback-based system that helps smartphones select music that will help get their owners’ heart pumping during exercise, or slow it down when they want to cool down or relax.

7 Nov 2012

Developer of Telemetric Sensor-Embedded Contact Lens Device Raises 17 Million CHF

Specializing in the diagnosis of glaucoma, a spin-off of EPFL has just completed a major round of financing which should enable it, among other things, to penetrate the American and Chinese markets.

7 Nov 2012

Researchers Develop Small Intracranial Waterproof Pressure Sensor

To this day it remains a mystery why the cerebral pressure in certain people suddenly increases.

7 Nov 2012

ESCATEC Designs TwinStream Superimposed High Frequency Jet Ventilator

ESCATEC Design Services was given an unusual challenge. How todesign a ventilator for use when performing an operation on a patient's throat where the normal techniques of a pipe inserted into the throat would block access to the area being operated upon.

7 Nov 2012

SpinChip Device Analyzes Blood Samples on the Spot

The Norwegian company SpinChip aims to help doctors analyse patients’ blood samples on the spot and provide immediate results.

6 Nov 2012

Running Shoe with Microelectronic Measurement System to Prevent Injuries

From the 80 million European runners, more than 37 million have suffered a running injury during sport practice in the last year. The Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia (IBV) is working on the design of a new running shoe that integrates a measuring device that will provide training control and prevent injuries during running.

1 Nov 2012

Ultra-Sensitive Sensor to Detect Early Stages of Diseases and Viruses

Scientists have developed a prototype ultra-sensitive sensor that would enable doctors to detect the early stages of diseases and viruses with the naked eye, according to research published today in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

29 Oct 2012