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Researchers have demonstrated new wearable technologies that both generate electricity from human movement and improve the comfort of the technology for the people wearing them. In proof-of-concept testing, the materials felt good against the skin and could generate up to 300 volts.
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Wearable Tech Manages to Be Comfortable While Also Generating Electricity
“The technology for harvesting static energy is well established but devices that can be worn for long periods of time are still missing.”
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Onera Shares Study Data on At-Home Sleep Test Device
The wireless, patch-based Onera STS hPSG provides a viable alternative to traditional in-lab polysomnography.
January 15, 2025
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Insulet Expands European Launch for Omnipod Insulin Pump
It's available with both Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus and Dexcom G6 CGM sensor compatibility.
January 14, 2025
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Cresilon's Blood-Stopping Gel Now Available Nationwide
It is being manufactured at Cresilon's facility in Brooklyn, New York.
January 13, 2025
Professor Seokheun 'Sean' Choi from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
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New Glucose Monitoring System Uses Sweat Instead of Blood
The paper-based biosensor measures how much power is generated by bacteria.
January 9, 2025
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Pulse Oximeters May Misread Oxygen Levels in People of Color
The FDA wants to change that.
January 7, 2025
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FDA Outlines Pulse Oximeter Improvements for Expanded Range of Skin Colors
January 6, 2025
Integrated circuit at the core of the BIOSYNC implant will interface to the cell reservoirs electrically and optically.
ARPA-H Awards $41M for Wireless Bioelectronic Device to Treat Obesity, Diabetes
December 24, 2024
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Intelligent Bio Seeks FDA OK for Fingerprint Sweat-Based Drug Screening Tech
December 18, 2024
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Dexcom Integrates Generative AI into its Continuous Glucose Monitors
December 18, 2024
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January 15, 2025
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Ginkgo Bioworks Awarded $9.4M to Build Implants for Treating Hormone Disorders
These devices are expected to function for at least a year after implantation.
December 17, 2024
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FDA Clears HeartBeam's At-Home Heart Monitoring System
The credit card-sized device can capture a 30-second ECG recording.
December 16, 2024
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Tongue Implant Could Treat Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP
It uses neurostimulation to keep the tongue from sliding back and blocking the airway.
December 13, 2024
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FDA Approves App that Turns a Smartphone into a Pulse Rate Measurement Device
It relies on proprietary signal-processing algorithms that extract health measurements from video.
December 11, 2024
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Cala Secures $50M to Grow its Hand Tremor-Treating Wearable
It treats tremor by sensing each patient's unique tremor signature and delivering individualized stimulation.
December 10, 2024
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Insulet Awarded $452M in EOFlow Patent Infringement Trial
The jury found that EOFlow and several other defendants misappropriated Insulet’s trade secrets.
December 9, 2024
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CDC Renews Funding for NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center
The core research project for the 2024-2029 cycle aims to improve diabetes management among low-income immigrant populations.
November 27, 2024
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device.
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Electrical Nerve Stimulation Eases Long COVID Pain and Fatigue
There was support provided by Neurometrix Inc., which manufactured the Quell TENS device.
November 26, 2024
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FDA Approves Continuous Wireless Patient Monitoring Device
It includes a single-use, all-in-one wearable device that collects oxygen saturation data from the chest.
November 25, 2024
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Abbott Implants First Balloon-Expandable System for Treating Aortic Stenosis
It works by crimping the new heart valve on a deflated balloon.
November 25, 2024
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FDA Program Looks to Improve Medical Device Recalls
The pilot will provide early alerts of potentially high-risk device removals or corrections.
November 22, 2024
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Finger Prick on Track to Become Alzheimer’s Test
The new test involves collecting one or two drops of blood from a finger prick onto a special card.
November 22, 2024
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BD Launches First of Its Kind HPV Self-Collection Study
It allows for testing without the need for a traditional Pap smear performed with a speculum.
November 21, 2024
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FDA Clears App that Recommends Corrections for Missed or Inaccurate Insulin Doses
The system provides real-time, personalized insights for individuals on multiple daily injection therapy.
November 20, 2024