Medical Devices
The latest advances in medical devices, from implants and brain interfaces to prosthetics and bionics.
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It's not your underarm sweat that stinks, it's the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria as they break down the fatty acids in that sweat. A new device is claimed to prevent the stink by killing those bacteria with plasma. -
Imagine correcting your vision in under a minute – no lasers, blades or pain. Scientists have developed a non-invasive technique that reshapes the cornea using only a mild electric current and a temporary pH change. In early trials, it reversed myopia. -
Americans will soon have access to an infusion treatment that provides round-the-clock relief of Parkinson's symptoms. The US FDA has green-lit this innovative drug delivery system, which is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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August 20, 2025 | Ben CoxworthNobody likes having blood samples taken, which is why it's always good to hear about possible alternatives. One of the latest takes the form of a self-powered skin patch that painlessly gathers biomarker chemicals for up to 24 hours at a time. -
August 18, 2025 | Ben CoxworthDespite what some movies may suggest, it's currently impossible to transplant functional, seeing human eyeballs. Scientists are taking a big step in that direction, however, with the development of an eye-transplant device known as the eye-ECMO. -
August 17, 2025 | Ben CoxworthHaving hypersensitive teeth can be quite the hassle, making it painful to consume hot, cold, sweet and/or acidic foods and beverages. Tiny new "robots" are here to help, by permanently plugging tunnels in the teeth for less discomfort. -
August 13, 2025 | Ben CoxworthRecurring kidney stones can be an agonizing, debilitating problem, particularly if they can't be treated by orally-administered medication. There may be new hope on the horizon, in the form of a tiny magnetically-steerable stone-dissolving "robot." -
August 12, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWe've already seen a pen that helps people with Parkinson's disease to write clearly, but this one is a little different. By assessing its user's hand movements as they write, it can provide an early warning that they're developing the condition. -
June 30, 2025 | Michael FrancoMany persistent sinus infections involve biofilms – colonies of bacteria that group together to resist efforts to kill them. Now, researchers have developed biofilm-blasting bots that could handily deal with these, and other, bacterial infections. -
June 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWe've seen surfaces that kill microbes on contact, but scientists in the UK have recently gone a potentially more effective route. They've created maze-like surface patterns that keep bacteria from sticking around to establish biofilm colonies. -
June 15, 2025 | Ben CoxworthAlthough there already are "smart" contact lenses that monitor the eyes for signs of glaucoma, the devices are typically only worn when the patient is awake. A new type of contact lens, however, watches over the eyes throughout the night, too. -
June 14, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound transducer. -
June 11, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonScientists have developed an innovative new stem cell-infused implant that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves to function much like a real tooth. It's also gentler on the patient, expanding like memory foam to sit securely in place. -
June 07, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen trying to remove life-threatening clots from blood vessels, current technologies are successful on only about half of the first attempts – if at all. A new surgical tool, however, is claimed to boost that figure to an astounding 90%. -
May 14, 2025 | Paul McClureThe Hailie Smartinhaler improves asthma control by ensuring inhalers are used effectively and at the right time. It has been assisting American asthmatics since 2017; now its makers want it to be available to Aussie asthmatics, too. -
May 05, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have developed a 3D-printable electrode that looks like a single strand of human hair and measures brain activity more reliably than the current method used to diagnose things like epilepsy and sleep disorders. -
April 24, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's not uncommon for patients to hide their true emotions from their caregivers – or even from their own conscious selves. An experimental new facial "sticker" could help, by detecting and relaying information on its wearer's present state of mind. -
April 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile a stethoscope will tell you if someone has a respiratory ailment, it will only share that info in the few minutes it's being used. A new device could paint a much bigger picture, by monitoring the patient's breathing for days at a time.
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