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Biosensors Enable Low-Cost and Ultra-Fast SARS-CoV-2 Detection

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have stimulated innovation on several fronts. One is the development of low-cost methods of clinical diagnosis.

11 Aug 2021

Researchers Develop Smart Necklace to Detect Facial Expressions

Human facial movements express emotions and enable nonverbal communications and physical activities like drinking and eating.

3 Aug 2021

Wearable Soft Skin Patch can Monitor Blood Flow Through Major Arteries and Veins

Engineers at the University of California San Diego developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person's body.

23 Jul 2021

New Wristband Could Help Create Interventions for People with Addictions

A new study performed by researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) has helped develop a wearable device capable of detecting people’s stress, paving the way for potential interventions for people with addictions.

22 Jul 2021

New Sensing Neck Brace may Help Analyze Neck Mobility After Cancer Treatment

A new robotic neck brace from researchers at Columbia Engineering and their colleagues at Columbia's Department of Otolaryngology may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.

20 Jul 2021

Instant COVID Sensor to Prevent Outbreaks and Protect Communities

An instant COVID-19 sensor made in Australia could help transform day-to-day management of the pandemic, protecting frontline workers and the wider community.

9 Jul 2021

New Device Could Help Detect Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released as gases from specific solids or liquids and contain a range of chemicals. Several such chemicals are related to various harmful human health effects, right from eye, nose, and throat irritation to the damage of kidney, liver, and central nervous system.

7 Jul 2021

HSS Innovation Institute and TESLASUIT to Advance Healthcare with Immersive XR Training Technology

The Innovation Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery and VR Electronics Ltd. - maker of TESLASUIT and other advanced human-to-digital interface technologies - today announced a partnership to create movement wear and full-body-suit-based technology to improve human motion assessments for diagnostics, performance training, and next generation rehabilitation.

7 Jul 2021

Novel Microchip Sensor Measures Stress Hormones in Real-Time

A research team, headed by Rutgers University, has designed a new microchip that allows real-time measurement of stress hormones from just a single drop of blood.

1 Jul 2021