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Medical & healthcare

Currently, there is no way to measure neural activity during early neural development

Soft Implant could further understanding of the brain

A microfluidic device barely larger than a U.S. quarter and developed by a Rutgers University-led team can detect rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood

Engineers develop 10-minute test for heart condition

Siloton’s retinal scanning system, illustrating how it will be used in the home reduce preventable blindness

Successful trial for sight loss prevention technology

The demonstration will use edge computing to process and analyse biometric data in near real time

Space-bound wearable to monitor astronaut health during sleep

Patients can engage in rehabilitation exercises without having to wear cumbersome devices.

New glove free VR tech could transform rehab

The Tufts dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess stress levels

Dental floss pick measures cortisol in real time

This research paves the way for digital heart twins to be used in large population studies

Digital twins could transform personalised heart disease treatment

Six of multiple possible assistance scenarios with a prototype of a new robot being developed at MIT. Top row: getting into/out of a bathtub, bending down to reach objects, and catching a fall. Bottom row: powered sit-to-stand transition from a toilet, lifting a person from the floor, and walking assistance

E-BAR robot prevents falls and improves home mobility for elderly

Embedded between the fabric layers of this FFP2-style face mask is a specialised gas sensor that could help diagnose chronic kidney disease from a person’s breath

Face mask sensor detects chronic kidney disease

Chris Pudney operating the drug-detection device

Portable device instantly reveals composition of adulterated drugs

The initial prototype of the STEPS1.0 technology worn on an arm

Self-Powered health sensors aim to transform dementia care

UK not prepared for climate impacts, says CCC