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. -
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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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 26, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, Cortical Labs' mini-brain system has shown how its breakthrough biological computer system can, in response to drug intervention, alter activity and improve performance. It's a huge milestone for synthetic biological intelligence. -
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 21, 2025 | Paul McClureA single psilocybin dose can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, it demonstrates the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer. -
June 17, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA recent study in Denmark looked at whether a single dose of psilocybin could help people reduce their alcohol intake – and the results from the small trial are quite promising. However, they might also warrant greater scrutiny. -
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 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIn another advancement in the field of brain-computer interfaces, a new implant-based system has enabled a paralyzed person to not only talk, but also 'sing' simple melodies through a computer – with practically no delay. -
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%. -
June 06, 2025 | Ben CoxworthBabies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered antibiotics. A new fast-acting topical gel could soon replace such drugs, however, potentially reducing unpleasant side effects. -
June 03, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonAnimals that produce their own light source, through an internal chemical reaction, are a true wonder of nature – and something biotechnology scientists have been working hard to replicate and adapt for human use. They've now made a huge breakthrough. -
June 02, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have developed a new method for preventing bacteria from adhering to surfaces, such as medical devices. It relies on the unique properties of resilin, a natural insect protein that enables fleas to jump hundreds of times their body length. -
May 31, 2025 | Paul McClureDogs are proving to be more than just our best friends, with a new study finding that we share proteins that could accelerate our understanding and treatment of a complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which affects both species. -
May 17, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile many parents extol the virtues of breastfeeding, it can be hard to tell how much milk a breastfeeding infant is consuming. A new wearable device addresses that problem, using an electrical current to gauge milk intake in real time.
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