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Researchers Develop Portable, Paper-Based Sensor for Monitoring Sun Exposure

Summer is around the corner -- time for cookouts and sunbathing. But too much sun can result in sunburn, which is the main cause of skin cancer.

26 May 2016

Georgia Tech Engineers Developing Knee Band with Vibration Sensors to Measure Sounds inside the Joint

You’ve injured your knee. A doctor straps a listening device to it, and the noises you hear coming out of it are cringe-worthy. “Crackle! Krglkrglkrgl! Snap!”

24 May 2016

Engineers Develop Flexible Wearable Device to Monitor Biochemical and Electric Signals in Human Body

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed the first flexible wearable device capable of monitoring both biochemical and electric signals in the human body. The Chem-Phys patch records electrocardiogram (EKG) heart signals and tracks levels of lactate, a biochemical that is a marker of physical effort, in real time.

23 May 2016

LivaNova's SonR Sensor-based CRT Optimization System Reduces Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk by 35%

LivaNova, PLC, a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today announced results from the RESPOND-CRT clinical trial, showing that a 35% risk reduction in heart failure hospitalization was associated with SonR.

6 May 2016

USPTO Issues ivWatch Patent on Use of Light to Detect Fluid Leakage from IV

ivWatch, a medical device manufacturer focused on improving the safety and effectiveness of intravenous therapy (often referred to as an "IV") through early detection of infiltrations, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued to ivWatch a key patent regarding the use of light to detect if fluids are leaking from an IV.

4 May 2016

Researchers Develop Health Sensing Tool that Accurately Measures Lung Function Over a Phone Call

Most people in the developing world who have asthma, cystic fibrosis or other chronic lung diseases have no way to measure how well their lungs are functioning outside of a clinic or doctor visit.

3 May 2016

Scientists Build Tiny Electronic Sensors that Can be Implanted in Human Body

Tiny electronic sensors and devices that can be implanted in the body and then dissolve almost without a trace are getting closer to reality. Scientists have tested several biodegradable materials, including DNA, proteins and metals, for making transient electronics.

28 Apr 2016

FUJIFILM VisualSonics Receives 510(k) Clearance for UHF Clinical Ultrasound System

FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., a world leader in ultra high frequency ultrasound imaging systems and subsidiary of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Vevo® MD, the world’s first Ultra High Frequency (UHF) clinical ultrasound system. With multiple successes in preclinical research over the last decade, the Vevo® MD is FUJIFILM VisualSonics’ first foray into the clinical market.

22 Apr 2016

Gatorade Collaborates with Other Companies to Develop Digital Sweat Patch for Athletes

The Gatorade Company, Inc., a manufacturer of sports-themed beverage and food products, recently announced the launch of Bolt Breakers, an innovation project in collaboration with CoreSyte, Facebook, Spotify and Twitter to develop new technology platforms that will ultimately help athletes fuel their game.

12 Apr 2016

Profusa Receives NHLBI Grant to Further Validate Tissue-Integrated Oxygen Biosensors for PAD

Profusa, Inc., a leading developer of tissue-integrated biosensors, today announced that the National Institutes of Health has awarded it a $1.75 million grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Administered by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the funding will support Fast-tracked Phase I and Phase II studies of the company's Lumee™ tissue-integrated biosensors for continuous monitoring of oxygen toward improving the clinical outcomes of patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD).

12 Apr 2016

Medical Sensor News

Researchers Develop Portable, Paper-Based Sensor for Monitoring Sun Exposure

Georgia Tech Engineers Developing Knee Band with Vibration Sensors to Measure Sounds inside the Joint

Engineers Develop Flexible Wearable Device to Monitor Biochemical and Electric Signals in Human Body

LivaNova's SonR Sensor-based CRT Optimization System Reduces Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk by 35%

USPTO Issues ivWatch Patent on Use of Light to Detect Fluid Leakage from IV

Researchers Develop Health Sensing Tool that Accurately Measures Lung Function Over a Phone Call

Scientists Build Tiny Electronic Sensors that Can be Implanted in Human Body

FUJIFILM VisualSonics Receives 510(k) Clearance for UHF Clinical Ultrasound System

Gatorade Collaborates with Other Companies to Develop Digital Sweat Patch for Athletes

Profusa Receives NHLBI Grant to Further Validate Tissue-Integrated Oxygen Biosensors for PAD

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