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Imec’s Ultrasound Sensor Technology Yields Accurate Pulse Wave Velocity and Blood Pressure Values

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents a proof-of-concept for determining arterial stiffness, a risk marker for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart failure, and monitoring blood pressure.

30 Jun 2021

Advanced Wound Dressings with Integrated Healing Sensors

Scientists have designed smart wound dressings with integrated nanosensors that glow brightly to inform patients when a wound is not healing correctly.

29 Jun 2021

Novel Face Mask Embedded with Tiny Sensors can Detect Covid-19 in 90 Minutes

Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes.

29 Jun 2021

Advanced Care: Smart Wound Dressings with Built-in Healing Sensors

Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.

28 Jun 2021

The Future of Wearable Health Analysis Tools for Footballers

Amongst the hype and excitement for the return of the beautiful game to stadiums with fans back in attendance came a stark reminder that the health of these sportsmen and women, admired by millions, must not be neglected.

22 Jun 2021

New Biosensor Records and Creates Images of Tissues and Organs at the Same Time

A novel, patent-pending Purdue University biosensor that can be printed in 3D with an automated printing technology may soon allow surgeons to localize crucial areas in organs and tissues during a surgical operation.

18 Jun 2021

First Modular Sensor Detects Brain Signals

For the first time, researchers from the University of Sussex have developed a new modular quantum brain scanner to record brain signals. This is the first-ever breakthrough where a brain signal was detected using a modular quantum brain sensor in the world.

14 Jun 2021

PRIMUS, a New Biofidelic Dummy, is Almost Lifelike

A range of “intelligent” biofidelic dummies are now available following the collaboration between specialist CTS and Kistler Group instrumentation experts.

From Kistler Instruments AG 11 Jun 2021

Wearable Sensor Reveals Link Between Blood Pressure and Intracranial Pressure

Brazilian researchers have simultaneously demonstrated the mechanism linking high blood pressure to elevated intracranial pressure, validated a non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring method, and proposed a treatment for high blood pressure that does not affect intracranial hypertension.

8 Jun 2021

Wearable on the Fingertips Could Reduce 'Postural Sway' and Improve Balance Among Seniors

Japanese researchers have developed and tested a prototype device -- wearable on the fingertips -- that incorporates the concept of 'light touch' to enhance the sense of balance.

4 Jun 2021