medical technology

Researchers at the BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa have developed the world’s first magnet-controlled prosthetic hand, offering a significant advancement...

Initial concerns regarding the stability of Neuralink's brain implant are gradually alleviating following the apparent success of the first transplant, performed in January. The...

In high-intensity combat, survival often depends on how quickly advanced medical care can reach the wounded. Evacuation to fully equipped hospitals may be delayed...

Sometimes scientists struggling with innovation find the perfect solution right under their noses- in nature. Following is a selection of innovative nature-based technology, provided...

A known and existing method of non-invasive health monitoring is through our sweat, which contains biomarkers that can detect various health conditions from diabetes...

Lyuliang University researchers combined cutting-edge technology with sports science to create a tool that can track athletes and help them reach their full potential....

Engineers at MIT have developed a tiny battery that could revolutionize the field of micro-robotics, facilitating the implementation of robotics to applications that require...

Keeping military pilots mission-ready is not only a matter of training and aircraft availability. Medical clearance is a critical but often time-consuming step, particularly...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to acquire the genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, with a clear focus on leveraging its vast DNA...

Researchers in France have developed an advanced ultrasound technique capable of visualizing blood flow throughout entire organs in four dimensions — three spatial dimensions...

High-stress environments place a continuous load on the human body and nervous system. In roles that demand sustained attention, rapid decision-making, and long hours...

In a significant advancement in the fight against COVID-19, researchers have identified a new antibody, SC27, that shows effectiveness against all known variants of...

A group of researchers in Shanghai, China has developed a six-legged robotic guide dog intended to assist the visually impaired in a country where...

Wearable devices can collect continuous data about their wearer, even without their knowledge, from sleep patterns to heart fitness. This makes them increasingly prominent...

A new generation of artificial vision technology is giving people who lost their sight to age-related disease the ability to read again. In a European...

A recent study from Osaka Metropolitan University indicates that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) can perform comparably to qualified radiologists, with some instances of superior...

Engineers at the University of Delaware are revolutionizing human health monitoring using clothing- or more precisely- using nanomaterial-based sensors embedded in clothing, called "Henswear." The team,...

A new artificial intelligence model developed by Google DeepMind and Yale University has shown promising results in identifying drug combinations that could improve the...

Significant loss of blood can cause death in a matter of minutes. On the battlefield, where a dangerous environment is coupled with being far...

In a groundbreaking advancement for medical robotics, researchers have successfully trained a robot to perform complex surgical procedures simply by watching videos of seasoned...

Health systems worldwide have been struggling in recent years – with extremely long wait lists and severe staff shortages, experts predict that hospitals will...

A new AI-powered platform developed by researchers in China is aiming to improve communication access for people with hearing impairments by translating written or...