Tag: Medical Technology
New metamaterial can improve MRI quality and reduce scan time
Patient shielding provides negligible benefits while increasing risks
Depression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key protein
Microgels let medical implants fight off bacteria: Implants coated in microgel flecks could be key to reducing surgical infections
Tissue engineering: Hydrogel for enhanced cell encapsulation and delivery
New sanitation system halves healthcare associated infections and cuts costs by 75 percent
Novel imaging technique brings diagnostic potential into operating room
DNA study shows stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, including staphylococcus: Findings suggest common cleaning methods leave bacteria behind
New device widens light beams by 400 times: Broadening possibilities in science and technology
Breakthrough in treating paralysis: Targeted neurotechnology restores walking in humans with spinal cord injury
First example of a bioelectronic medicine: Biodegradable implant provides electrical stimulation that speeds nerve regeneration
Nano-sized traps show promise in diagnosing pathogenic bacterial infections: New device could quickly detect disease-causing bacteria, save lives
Diamond ‘spin-off’ tech could lead to low-cost medical imaging and drug discovery tools: Researchers exploit tiny defects in diamonds to pave the way for enhanced biological imaging and drug studies
Transitional methods for determining causes of death
Gait assessed with body-worn sensors may help detect onset of Alzheimer’s disease
MRI analysis with machine learning predicts impairment after spinal injury, study shows
