Medical Innovations
The pace of innovation and change in the health and medicine space is accelerating wildly, as a broad range of new technologies and scientific discoveries unlock new treatments and therapies we couldn't have dreamed of 10 or 20 years ago. This section focuses on the frontiers of medicine, including medical AI, imaging & diagnostics, medical devices, robotics, bionics, prosthetics, surgical devices, brain-computer interfaces, personalized medicine, psychedelics and more.
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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. -
Nobody likes being carsick, seasick or airsick, but what can you do to keep from getting that way? Well, according to a new study, simply listening to an audio tone for one minute might be all it takes to stop you from losing your lunch. -
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.
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October 23, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarStanford researchers and global collaborators have developed a wireless retinal implant called PRIMA that's helping people with untreatable eyesight loss see not just light, but actual shapes and patterns – what scientists call form vision. -
October 16, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhen an ulcer creates an actual perforation in the digestive tract, surgery is currently the only treatment. In the not-too-distant future, however, such holes may be easily plugged with the equivalent of a tiny remote-control swallowable pen. -
October 15, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study offers hope for brain cancer patients facing memory loss from radiotherapy. By blocking a single immune receptor, scientists preserved cognition in mice without dulling the cancer-killing power of radiation. -
October 07, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonResearchers believe they have developed the first blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, and it has the potential to be a game-changer for millions around the globe suffering with the debilitation condition. -
October 02, 2025 | Paul McClureScientists have developed a powerful new dual-imaging tool that maps the retina’s structure and oxygen use in unprecedented detail. This breakthrough could one day help doctors spot sight-stealing diseases long before symptoms appear. -
September 30, 2025 | Paul McClureScientists have built an artificial neuron that’s so realistic it fires, learns, and responds to chemical signals just like the real thing – a breakthrough that could transform computing, medicine, and the way that tech merges with biology. -
September 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthDressings that simply cover wounds may soon seem archaic. An experimental new device reportedly speeds healing by 25%, and utilizes a computer-linked camera to determine when it should zap wounds with electricity or shoot medication into them. -
September 08, 2025 | Paul McClureA glue-gun-like device that can be used to print biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures could revolutionize orthopedic surgery, offering personalized implants that speed healing and cut infection risks. -
September 04, 2025 | Paul McClurePatients worldwide are cautiously optimistic about the use of AI in healthcare. Most support it as a helpful assistant, but few trust it to replace doctors, according to a new study that reveals trust, concerns, and the need for explainable AI. -
September 04, 2025 | Paul McClureA tiny implant that beams images straight to the retina, bypassing a damaged cornea altogether, could give sight back to millions living with corneal blindness – no donor tissue required. Human trials may be underway in as little as two years. -
August 31, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf you were afflicted with a balance disorder, would you rather use a walker or simply wear a backpack? Dutch scientists have developed a special version of the latter, which utilizes two gyroscopes to keep its wearer standing straight and stable. -
August 22, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's an inconvenient fact that many drugs have to be administered in the form of a slow intravenous (IV) drip, as opposed to a single quick injection. That may be about to change, however, thanks to a new take on an existing "spray drying" technique. -
August 20, 2025 | Paul McClureA team of researchers have developed a 3D-printed, biodegradable heart patch that seals holes in heart tissue and supports tissue regeneration, showing promise as a safer alternative to current surgical materials. -
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 19, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalHow do you send drugs to specific parts of the body so they do their job and avoid causing side effects elsewhere? According to researchers at Stanford University, the answer is a combination of nanoparticles, a pulse of ultrasound, and sugar.
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