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New Antibody-Based Biosensors Enhance Monitoring of Drug Concentration in Patient's Blood

Several antibody-based biosensors, capable of helping healthcare centers in developing countries or even patients in their own homes to monitor drug concentration in the blood, have been developed by a team of EPFL scientists.

17 May 2017

New Device Provides Accurate Measurement of Walking Speed Using Wireless Signals

It is a long-known fact that body temperature, breathing, pulse, and blood pressure are the vital signs being monitored to understand the complexities of human health.

2 May 2017

DGIST Researchers Develop New Biosensor Using Magnetophoretic Spider Web

DGIST research team led by Professor CheolGi Kim has developed a biosensor platform which has 20 times faster detection capability than the existing biosensors using magnetic patterns resembling a spider web.

24 Apr 2017

New Sensor-Filled Glove Could Help Physicians Give Accurate Physical Exams

Stiff muscles are experienced by everyone at some point due to cold weather, falling asleep in an unusual position, or after a rigorous workout. But people with stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis deal with stiff muscles on a daily basis, making everyday functions such as extending an arm very difficult and painful for them.

21 Apr 2017

Sensor-Laden Shoes Being Designed for Elderly and Others to Avoid Falls

Bioengineering students at Rice University are constructing a device to assist people having impaired sensation in their feet to stay upright and avoid falls.

6 Apr 2017

Blood Glucose Level Measurement Made Easy by Bio-Sensing Contact Lenses

In the near future, patients and doctors might be able to monitor blood glucose levels and various other significant signs of disease by using transparent biosensors that are implanted in contact lenses instead of using invasive tests.

5 Apr 2017

New X-ray Sensor Could Enable High-Precision Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Applications

Using a tiny device known as an optical antenna, researchers have created an X-ray sensor that is integrated onto the end of an optical fiber just a few tens of microns in diameter.

29 Mar 2017

Increased Patient Data can be Obtained Through Skin Sensors

When her medications are not giving her the relief, Bernadette Mroz says, â€œmy world goes into a spin cycle. I cannot function mentally, emotionally, or physically.â€

17 Mar 2017

Researchers Develop Convenient, Accurate Sweat-Based Glucose Monitoring and Maintenance Device

A research group from the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has developed a convenient and accurate sweat-based glucose monitoring and maintenance device.

14 Mar 2017