In the future, the medication you take will not only be a matter between you and your doctor. Pills with built-in electronic sensors are already a reality in both Europe and the…
Category: Medical
Researchers produce first laser ultrasound images of humans
A new ultrasound technique uses lasers to produce images beneath the skin, without making contact with the skin as conventional ultrasound probes do. For most people, getting an ultrasound is a relatively…
Storing medical information below the skin’s surface
MIT engineers have developed a way to store medical information under the skin. Every year, a lack of vaccination leads to about 1.5 million preventable deaths, primarily in developing nations. One factor…
A self-cleaning surface that repels even the deadliest superbugs
A team of researchers at Canada’s McMaster University has developed a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and other dangerous bacteria in settings…
Cellulose protective membrane for cardiac pacemakers
ETH scientists have developed a special protective membrane made of cellulose that significantly reduces the build-up of fibrotic tissue around cardiac pacemaker implants. Their development could greatly simplify surgical procedures for patients…