Medical Engineering

Medical Engineering

MoreGrasp: significant research results in the field of thought-controlled grasp neuroprosthetics

The beginning of the MoreGrasp project was marked by the idea of a groundbreaking further development of grasp neuroprosthetics activated by thought control….

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Wearable Ultrasound Patch for Deep Blood Pressure Monitoring

Applications include real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure changes in patients with heart or lung disease, as well as patients who are critically…

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New Blood Pressure App Developed by MSU Scientists

The discovery, featured in the current issue of Scientific Reports, was made by a team of scientists led by Ramakrishna Mukkamala, MSU electrical and computer…

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Research brief: Researchers 3D print prototype for 'bionic eye'

The research is published today in Advanced Materials, a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering materials science. The author also holds the patent for…

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'Safe' UV light may prevent infections in catheters, cardiac drivelines

A specific wavelength of ultraviolet light, now delivered through light-diffusing optical fibers, is highly effective at killing drug-resistant bacteria in…

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Iron Nanoparticles Boost MRI Contrast Beyond Gadolinium

Rice University nanoscientists have demonstrated a method for loading iron inside nanoparticles to create MRI contrast agents that outperform gadolinium…

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Innovative Tech Enhances Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring Efforts

Despite increasing awareness about atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke continues to be the first manifestation of AF in some patients. Therefore, early detection…

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Biosensor allows real-time oxygen monitoring for 'organs-on-a-chip'

The organ-on-a-chip concept has garnered significant attention from researchers for about a decade. The idea is to create small-scale, biological structures…

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Can Radar Replace Stethoscopes in Medical Diagnosis?

Along with a white coat, a stethoscope is the hallmark of doctors everywhere. Stethoscopes are used to diagnose the noises produced by the heart and lungs….

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New PET Imaging Method Aims to Enhance Type 1 Diabetes Therapy

According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have type 1 diabetes. Jason Bini, PhD, at the Yale…

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First Look at Interstitial Fluid Flow in the Brain

Interstitial fluid transports nutrients and removes waste between the organs and tissues in our body. In the brain, interstitial fluid is thought to be…

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Innovative Device Monitors Ocular Pressure in Real-Time

Out with the old and in with the new – there is a steady coming and going of fluid called aqueous humor in human eyes. But intraocular pressure rises if the…

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Versatile Ultrasound System Enhances Medical Imaging Use

While ultrasound is one of the most common medical imaging tools, conventional electronic ultrasound devices tend to be bulky and cannot be used at the same…

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Artificial pancreas proves effective and safe in a hospital setting

About 20 percent of hospitalized patients suffer from diabetes mellitus. In these patients, the achievement of recommended glycemic targets is a major…

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New nuclear medicine technique could help tackle brain disease

A new molecular imaging method can monitor the success of gene therapy in all areas of the brain, potentially allowing physicians to more effectively tackle…

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Automated Blood Testing Device by Rutgers Researchers

Rutgers researchers have created an automated blood drawing and testing device that provides rapid results, potentially improving the workflow in hospitals and…

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