Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a low-cost, portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner that promises to bring the […]
Multiple sensor fusion technology for non-contact measurement of vital signs and its clinical applications
There is increasing interest in technology for non-contact measurement of human vital signs (heart rate, respiration, and body temperature), which […]
How IVF has redefined the modern family
Over 40 years ago, the world’s first “test tube baby” was born. Louise Joy Brown’s conception via in vitro fertilization […]
Apple Watch has new features to detect heart problems, monitor falls
This story is from Kaiser Health News. For more than a decade, the latest Apple products have been the annual […]
Cellphone technology developed to detect HIV: New, affordable mobile device could aid people in developing countries
The management of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV), which cripples the immune system by attacking healthy cells, remains a major […]
Ki Fit: The fitness gadget that has it all
What is it? The Ki Fit is a nifty little device, worn on the arm, that monitors your activity throughout […]
Miniature magnetic swimming devices to revolutionize diagnostics and drug delivery
Scientists have created miniature magnetic swimming devices — which mimic the appearance of sperm cells — that could revolutionise disease […]
Matt Seaton: I want a red light revolution
If you ride a bike, you probably find this. The non-cyclists of my acquaintance – and there are a few; […]
City planners tap into wealth of cycling data from Strava tracking app
Sheila Lyons recalls the way Oregon used to collect data on how many people rode bikes. “It was very haphazard, […]
Can apps and GPS watches really make you run faster?
Pounding the towpath on my lunchtime runs, in my head I was still clocking six-minute miles like those I ran […]