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News • Device and software

New prototype to take the guess work out of spinal surgery

Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. Currently, failure rate is high, but a new prototype device could change this.

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News • Nature-inspired pressure sensing technology

Aero-elastic sensor to transform healthcare and surgical robots

Researchers have developed an aero-elastic pressure sensor to provide increased precision and reliability across medical applications, such as minimally-invasive surgeries and implantable sensors.

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News • Gastric leak detection

Sensor patch monitors surgery sutures in the abdomen

To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.

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News • Sustainability in cardiology

Finnish reseachers develop fully biodegradable ECG patch

A team at the Finnish research institute VTT has created a biodegradable ECG patch, aiming to pave the way to a more sustainable future for wearable electronic devices.

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News • Diagnosis done quick

New sensor tells apart Covid-19 and flu infections - in 10 seconds

US scientists report using a single-atom-thick nanomaterial to simultaneously detect Covid-19 and flu viruses — at much lower levels and much more quickly than conventional tests for either.

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News • Sensor system for home and healthcare settings

Using radar to predict Alzheimer’s disease and fall accidents

Researchers in Sweden have developed a method for predicting fall accidents and cognitive illnesses by reading a person’s walking pattern with the aid of a radar sensor.

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