Researchers develop necklace for glucose-level monitoring: Smart Necklace Can Track Blood Sugar Through Sweat
A sensor fashioned into jewelry can potentially be used as a non-invasive way to measure glucose and other vital signs
Month: October 2022
Robotic device developed to help reduce implant rejection: MIT Engineers develop shape-shifting artificial pancreas that brushes off the immune system’s rejections
Researchers at MIT have developed a method that could be used to ensure long-lasting medical device implants do not trigger an immune response. The aim of their research is to allow implants to keep working without being rejected by the body.
FDA reports sterilization challenge progress as EPA takes aim at EtO emissions
The FDA offered an update on its efforts to make medical device sterilization safer as the EPA identified 23 U.S. Facilities where use of ethylene oxide (EtO) presents a risk to communities
Researchers create electronic tattoo to monitor health – South Korea develops nanotech tattoo as health monitoring device
South Koreans may soon be able to carry a device inside their own bodies in the form of a bespoke tattoo that automatically alerts them to potential health problems, if a science team’s project bears fruit.
Smartwatch app accurately detects atrial fibrillation in a large Chinese study
Among patients who received a smartwatch notification that they may have atrial fibrillation (AFib), 94% of those who followed up with a doctor were confirmed to indeed have the common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 Annual Scientific Session.
Stanford University develops device for children with Cerebral Palsy
The device tracks motion and provides feedback regarding the way a user may want to adjust their movement.
Smartwatch app accurately detects atrial fibrillation in a large Chinese study
Among patients who received a smartwatch notification that they may have atrial fibrillation (AFib), 94% of those who followed up with a doctor were confirmed to indeed have the common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2022 Annual Scientific Session.
Defibrillators, chest drains added to FDA’s list of device shortages
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added automated external defibrillators (AED) and chest drains to its list of medical devices in short supply. The shortage of chest drains with autotransfusion indications and suction canisters is because of increased demand, the Agency said in an update in late July 2022. The AED supply disruption reflects both surging demand and problems sourcing a component, part or accessory. The FDA also removed medical gowns and surgical masks from the list of device shortages and both products were on the shortage list the agency drew up in the first months of the pandemic.