Medical Devices

Chemical found in medical devices impairs heart function

harminka — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:53:16 -0500

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have found that a chemical commonly used in the production of such medical plastic devices as intravenous (IV) bags and catheters can impair heart function in rats.

Devices aid the deaf by translating sound waves to vibrations

harminka — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:33:42 -0600

Lip reading is a critical means of communication for many deaf people, but it has a drawback: Certain consonants (for example, p and b) can be nearly impossible to distinguish by sight alone.

New nanomaterial could be breakthrough for implantable medical devices

harminka — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:57 -0600

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough that could lead to new dialysis devices and a host of other revolutionary medical implants.

Miniature implantable medical devices

harminka — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:47:20 -0500

Over the last 10 years, researchers and clinicians have begun to use microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which combine electronics technology with tiny mechanical devices like sensors and valves embedded in semiconductor chips--in the biomedical laboratory, to help automate diagnostic testing procedures.

Stretchable silicon camera next step to artificial retina

harminka — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:48:23 -0500

By combining stretchable optoelectronics and biologically inspired design, scientists have created a remarkable imaging device, with a layout based on the human eye.

New electrostatic-based DNA microarray technique could revolutionize medical diagnostics

harminka — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:15:41 -0500

The dream of personalized medicine — in which diagnostics, risk predictions and treatment decisions are based on a patient's genetic profile — may be on the verge of being expanded beyond the wealthiest of nations with state-of-the-art clinics.

Magnet-controlled camera in the body

harminka — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:25:19 -0500

Images from inside the body? It can be done with tiny cameras which the patient has to swallow. In the past there was no way of controlling the device as it passed through the body. Now it can be steered and stopped where desired, and even deliver images of the esophagus.

Honda to Showcase Experimental Walking Assist Device

harminka — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:05:32 -0500

NovoCure presents results from breast cancer pilot study

harminka — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:26:29 -0500

NovoCure announced today that it presented the results from a single-arm pilot trial evaluating the Novo-TTF, a non-invasive portable medical device, combined with neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced breast cancer. Tumor volume shrank by 86-100 percent in the first four patients treated with the combined therapy, and one patient has experienced a complete response.

Chemical keypad lock for biomolecular computers

harminka — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:12:26 -0500

Researchers in New York are reporting an advance toward a new generation of ultra-powerful computers built from DNA and enzymes, rather than transistors, silicon chips, and plastic. Their report on development of a key component for these “biomolecular computers” is scheduled for the March 26 issue of ACS’ Journal of the American Chemical Society, a weekly publication.

Advanced Medical Optics states quarterly net loss

seher — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:05:50 -0600

Advanced Medical Optics Inc reported the increase of its quarterly net loss, caused by higher costs and acquisition-related charges.

Toumaz Technology To Deliver Key Paper at ISSCC 2008

NeonDrum — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:29:37 -0600

Sensium™ Wireless Body Monitoring System to be Presented at Premier Global Forum For System-on-Chip Innovation