A battery-free electronic pill that can help doctors wirelessly analyze molecules generated during vital bodily chemical reactions in the gut has been demonstrated for the first time, say the researchers behind a new study. The team of engineers, from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD), detailed their findings online in the 1 December […]
During the early stages of some illnesses, there may be limited evidence that a health complication is developing; yet some subtle clues may still be present. Two recent studies show that AI algorithms can successfully analyze people’s voices to identify those in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or a severe COVID-19 infection of the […]
As nanotechology burrows into an increasing number of medical technologies, new developments in nanoparticles point to the ways that targeted treatments can today be nanotechnologically targeted. In one case as, would-be end effectors on microrobots aimed at clearing up cases of bacterial pneumonia. In another as a smart-targeting system for otherwise dangerous cases of thrombosis. […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. When it’s suspected that a person may have a certain neurological disorder, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, doctors will often assess the person’s ability to walk. Simply by looking at someone’s gait, clues may emerge about an […]
A new experimental, batteryless, surgically implanted brain device for chronic conditions and neurodegenerative disorders is bolstering hopes in the eternal quest for maximally effective but minimally invasive treatments. Neural implants that electrically stimulate tissue deep in the brain are used today to treat Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Researchers have also shown recently that deep-brain simulation […]
Mucus plays a key role in protecting the body from harm, preventing potentially dangerous substances from reaching the gastrointestinal system. But it also makes it virtually impossible to give certain medications orally, including insulin. That means people with diabetes must regularly inject insulin, which is unpleasant and can cause people with diabetes to be inconsistent […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Depression is an all-too-common psychiatric condition that can profoundly affect a person’s well-being. While there is a huge range of medications available to treat depression, many people don’t respond to the first or even second medications they are prescribed. […]
A radar device the size of a Wi-Fi router could help continuously monitor Parkinson’s disease in patients from afar as they go about their lives at home. By using radio waves to track the gait of Parkinson’s patients, the device should help doctors assess the effectiveness of medications, see how the disease is progressing, and […]
A killer could be stopped cold—or at least be limited in its deadly toll—thanks to AI. Apart from COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death by an infectious disease worldwide, despite being largely preventable and treatable. While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using chest X-rays to help identify likely cases of TB, […]
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Although a pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting parents, it can involve many trips to a doctor’s office to monitor the health of the fetus. Currently, the most common method for monitoring the heartbeat of a fetus is […]