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Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor Could Help Speed-Up Serum Analyzes

In this era of fast food and fast fashion, people crave for instant gratification. The same applies to when one gets ill and wants to know the reason for it. But conducting fast, accurate diagnostics on a serum sample without intricate and time-consuming manipulations is highly challenging.

31 Aug 2017

Soft, Stick-on Patch Collects, Analyzes and Transmits Health Metrics from Body to Smartphone

A new, electronic skin microsystem monitors respiration, muscle movement, heart rate, and other health data, and wirelessly communicates it to a smartphone.

22 Aug 2017

New Sensor Technology Could Stimulate Sweat Glands on Isolated Patch of Skin

One problem with sensors that derive information from sweat is that the patient being tested has to actually sweat. Oftentimes this entails exertion or room temperatures that run the gamut from impractical to unsafe. But thanks to Eccrine Systems Inc., testing sweat may soon become both easier and safer.

8 Aug 2017

Graphene-Based Tattoo Functions as Wearable Electronic Device with Potential Applications

Researchers have designed a graphene-based tattoo that can be directly laminated onto the skin with water, similar to a temporary tattoo. But instead of featuring artistic or colorful designs, the new tattoo is nearly transparent.

8 Aug 2017

New Sensor-Equipped Glasses Could Help Disabled to Communicate and Perform Everyday Tasks

Just imagine blinking your eyes to get all things done.

31 Jul 2017

New 'Earable' Sensor can Track Core Body Temperature in Real Time

With millions of people currently sporting fitness trackers on their wrists, wireless and wearable sensors are all the rage. Footsteps can be counted and heart rate and other important vital signs can be monitored using these devices.

21 Jul 2017

EarlySense's Home-Based Sensor Detects Apnea Episodes in Children for Early Intervention

EarlySense, the market leader in contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, announced today new research indicating that its EarlySense Live™ home-based sensor accurately detects sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children, when compared to polysomnography (PSG), the testing process used in clinics around the world to detect sleeping disorders.

13 Jul 2017

Masimo's Super Sensor Reduces Need for Multiple Sensor Types During Patient Monitoring

Masimo announced today the CE marking of the rainbow® Super DCI®-mini sensor, a reusable spot-check sensor that features Masimo SET® Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ pulse oximetry and rainbow SET™ technology with multiple physiologic measurements – including, for the first time, the ability to measure total hemoblogin (SpHb®), carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO®), methemoglobin (SpMet®), and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) using the same noninvasive reusable sensor.

From Masimo Corporation 11 Jul 2017

Bandage Alerts Nursing Staff on the Condition of a Wound

A novel bandage is capable of providing alerts to nursing staff as soon as a wound starts healing badly. Sensors integrated into the base material glow with a different intensity if the pH level of the wound changes. This will help in monitoring even chronic wounds at home.

5 Jul 2017

Super-Sensitive Measurement Technique Could Aid Advancement in Medical Research, Environmental Monitoring

A new technique for measuring very small objects could pave the way to cheaper, more accurate sensors for use in fields such as gas detection and medical research.

3 Jul 2017

Medical Sensor News

Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor Could Help Speed-Up Serum Analyzes

Soft, Stick-on Patch Collects, Analyzes and Transmits Health Metrics from Body to Smartphone

New Sensor Technology Could Stimulate Sweat Glands on Isolated Patch of Skin

Graphene-Based Tattoo Functions as Wearable Electronic Device with Potential Applications

New Sensor-Equipped Glasses Could Help Disabled to Communicate and Perform Everyday Tasks

New 'Earable' Sensor can Track Core Body Temperature in Real Time

EarlySense's Home-Based Sensor Detects Apnea Episodes in Children for Early Intervention

Masimo's Super Sensor Reduces Need for Multiple Sensor Types During Patient Monitoring

Bandage Alerts Nursing Staff on the Condition of a Wound

Super-Sensitive Measurement Technique Could Aid Advancement in Medical Research, Environmental Monitoring

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