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A Japanese company called Iris has developed Nodoca, an AI-powered device that analyzes throat images to diagnose influenza in seconds, eliminating uncomfortable nasal swabs. Already approved in Japan and used at over 2,000 institutions, it is expanding to detect other conditions like Covid-19 and potentially lifestyle diseases.
The Verge reviews CipherX's Microdot patches, a new pain-free permanent tattooing technology that uses microscopic biodegradable needles to deposit pigment, potentially making tattoos available by mail.
Johnson & Johnson received marketing authorization for its robotic surgery device, entering the US market.
A device called the Eye-in-a-Care-Box (ECaBox) can revive eyes from dead donors by perfusing them with oxygen-rich fluid, preserving retinal function and potentially enabling whole-eye transplants.
French startup Tissium has developed a liquid biopolymer that uses light to attach to severed nerves, acting as a biodegradable splint to improve healing. The treatment is now available in the US and has shown promising results in early trials.
Researchers at MIT have developed PlasmoSniff, a breath test that uses nanoparticles and enhanced Raman spectroscopy to detect pneumonia and other lung conditions in minutes, potentially enabling rapid at-home or clinical diagnosis.
Dr. Matthew Zirwas retracts his earlier dismissal of the Midjourney ultrasound scanner, acknowledging that if it is high-resolution, harmless, inexpensive, and convenient, frequent screening could overcome historical pitfalls of unnecessary invasive procedures, though he emphasizes that data is needed to confirm benefit.
A 60-second ultrasound-based full-body scanner that outperforms MRI.
A new 15-minute at-home tick test kit called LymeAlert, developed by an MIT-trained physician assistant, aims to quickly detect Lyme disease bacteria from ticks to enable early antibiotic treatment and reduce unnecessary doctor visits.
China has approved the world's first invasive brain-computer chip, NEO, for use beyond clinical trials, marking a major step in the country's ambition to lead in brain implant technology.
China has approved the world's first invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) product, NEO, developed by Neuracle Technology and Tsinghua University, for use in patients with paralysis from spinal cord injuries, marking a significant milestone in neurotechnology.
A personal account of dealing with a failing insulin pump while on vacation, highlighting the frustrations and dependence on medical technology.
Two separate brain implant systems, the ICVP and a closed-loop visual neuroprosthesis, restore partial vision in blind people by directly stimulating the visual cortex, with one device also adapting based on brain signals.
A robot called Aletta fully automates blood draws using ultrasound to find veins, position the arm, collect samples, and apply bandages.