Biomedical engineering
Design for health care purposes
Mary Lou Jepsen was finishing her PhD work in holography at Brown University when she started getting sick. Really sick. After a year of steady decline, she was living in a wheel chair and covered in sores. When she could no longer do
… READ MORERobotically assisted hippotherapy, a type of therapy that simulates the repetitive and rhythmic movement of a horse, has the potential to improve trunk control and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy, according to science
… READ MOREA new technique developed by neuroscientists at U of T Scarborough can, for the first time, reconstruct images of what people perceive based on their brain activity gathered by EEG. Dan Nemrodov (left) and Professor Adrian Nestor
… READ MOREMarkin USRP students Ash Kolstad, left, and Justin Tan combine neuroscience research with technology under the mentorship of Tyler Cluff, seated. Stephanie Vahaaho, University of Calgary University of Calgary students Justin Tan and
… READ MOREA new low-cost ultra-stretchable sensor can do more with less. Creating the perfect wearable device to monitor muscle movement, heart rate and other tiny bio-signals without breaking the bank has inspired scientists to look for a
… READ MOREA groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a game-changer in the field of stroke rehabilitation. New wearable device for the throat presented at AAAS annual meeting. By Kayla Stoner, Northwestern
… READ MOREA new technique that brings magnetic resonance imaging to the nanometer scale with unprecedented resolution will open the door for major advances in understanding new materials, virus particles and proteins that cause diseases like
… READ MOREBeautiful wearable device brings revolutionary help for people living with epilepsy. Embrace is a smart watch for Epilepsy Management which uses advanced machine learning to identify convulsive seizures and send alerts to caregivers.
… READ MOREA new study from Cardiogram suggests that ordinary wearables like Fitbit and Apple watches can detect diabetes and other medical conditions when integrated with Cardiogram’s DeepHeart app. For the study, Cardiogram used more than
… READ MOREA new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them predict injury and illness and personalize treatment for the 2,900 athletes competing at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. GE Healthcare February 05, 2018
… READ MORESpinal injection and rehabilitation efforts shown to increase connections between the brain and spinal cord. Anna Wiersma and Ian Winship found they were able to enhance stroke recovery in an animal model by inducing amplified
… READ MOREEmbracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it limits their independence to a certain extent. Independence is amazing, especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved
… READ MOREWhen it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an obstacle. University of Cincinnati engineering professor Jason Heikenfeld maps the progress and untapped potential of wearable sensors in a critical
… READ MOREThe FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially life-saving data from driver to medical crew. “Staff from F1’s governing body established a startup, Signal Biometrics, to develop the
… READ MOREPaul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators create devices and technologies that improve health care. Paul Yock is being honored for his work in founding and directing Stanford Biodesign, which is
… READ MOREPectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push outward instead of being flush against the chest. It is also known as pigeon chest or keel chest. Quick and accurate 3D scans assure excellent fit of
… READ MOREUnlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to fall-related injuries, says Edmonton’s Brea Johnson. Sara Minogue CBC University of Minnesota January 19, 2018 Every year, Minnesota’s severe
… READ MORENow installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology helps players find the best cleat models for their feet in a few seconds. Consider the NFL player’s shoe. Aside from being a sponsorship opportunity,
… READ MOREDevices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. Wearable biosensors have grown increasingly popular as many people use them in wristbands or watches to count steps or track sleep. But there is not enough
… READ MORE3D models from CT and MRI scans are projected onto patients as they move, for accuracy in surgery, rehab, and education. ProjectDR is an augmented reality system that allows medical images such as CT scans and MRI data to be displayed
… READ MOREA new approach to calibrating the pioneering BrainGate brain-computer interface allowed three clinical trial participants with tetraplegia to gain control of a computer cursor after just one simple calibration step. Brain power. A
… READ MORETeam led by engineer John Rogers worked with L’Oréal to launch first-of-its kind, tiny wearable electronic device to monitor UV exposure. A tiny piece of innovative tech wants to help you stay away from sun-induced skin cancer.
… READ MORELast November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from Apple. The company was looking for owners of its smartwatch to participate in the Apple Heart Study—a Stanford-led investigation into the wearable’s
… READ MOREHealth Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg spasticity in children and teens ages 2 and older, including those with cerebral palsy. Six months ago, 13-year-old Georges Vermast rode her bike for the
… READ MOREProviding a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and inclusive design, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum presents products, projects and services developed by and with people with
… READ MORENew research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reveals that a bad digging technique can as much as double the load on the joints in the body, leaving people susceptible to chronic injuries. Coventry
… READ MOREIn a 2016 video, a man seated on a cool-looking modified Segway called an Ogo wowed viewers with a slick demo of the device’s hands-free driving capabilities. By simply leaning in the direction he wanted to go, the rider
… READ MOREWith public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to help kids overcome mobility problems – but the jury is still out on their effectiveness. Therapist Sandi Marshall (left) and mother Nancy Grant (right)
… READ MOREProviding training and resources, MakerHealth helps nurses and doctors hack medical equipment to improve patient care. Physician Chris Zahner at the University of Texas Medical Branch designing sensor systems in the MakerHealth Space.
… READ MORESamsung created a SmartSuit to help improve training for Dutch short track speed skaters. Samsung continues its long association with the Olympics as the worldwide Olympic partner of the 2018 Winter Games that take place in
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