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Optical Fiber Sensor Aids in Detecting Brain Injury

At Imperial College London, a new optical fiber sensor with AI capabilities may test several traumatic brain injury biomarkers at once.

24 Aug 2022

Non-Invasive Touch-Based Sensor Detects Lithium Levels from Sweat

Lithium can help with the symptoms of both bipolar illness and depression if used at the proper dosage. Amounts that are either too little or too much can have harmful effects.

22 Aug 2022

Small Sensors Help Prevent Painful Pressure Sores

With the use of a revolutionary technology created by the University of South Australia, tiny smart bed sensors included in hospital mattresses could put an end to painful and sometimes fatal pressure sores.

11 Aug 2022

Coin-Sized Digital Sensor to Monitor Health

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Engineering scientists have created a coin-sized device that can sense weak electrochemical signals and be utilized for individualized health monitoring and evaluation of disorders like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers Develop a Textile Vest to Access Lung Function

Patients with severe respiratory or lung conditions need to receive extensive care, and their lung function must be continuously checked.

2 Aug 2022

Smart Necklace Biosensor Monitors Glucose Levels Through Sweat

A device that might one day utilize the chemical indicators in sweat to identify changes in a person’s health has successfully undergone testing by researchers.

25 Jul 2022

Wearable Sensor For the Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

Japan-based researchers propose using wearable technology to aid the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

21 Jul 2022

Researchers Discover a Biosensor Monitor to Track Pulse and Connect with Devices Wirelessly

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a novel self-powered, wristwatch-style health monitor that can wirelessly interact with a nearby smartphone or tablet and measure a wearer’s pulse without the need of a battery or an additional power source.

14 Jul 2022

Scientists Develop Next-Gen Sensors to Detect Brain Anomalies

A diamond sensor powered by a laser that was devised by an international research team can measure magnetic fields up to ten times more precisely than current methods. Science Advances has published its findings.

6 Jul 2022