MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
New wearable ring tracks glucose, ketone and other biomarkers in sweat simultaneously
Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers from finger sweat. The biomarkers the smart ring can monitor in sweat are glucose, ketones, vitamin C, uric acid, lactate and alcohol.
Wireless skin sensor could continuously track soft tissue disorders from home
Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless sensor device that can continuously monitor skin elasticity in patients with soft tissue disorders, including lymphedema and scleroderma, which can support early disease detection and better inform care strategies, as detailed in a study published in Science Advances.
Scientists develop more photostable near-infrared fluorescent dye for longer surgical imaging
Researchers in Korea have developed a new near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye with significantly improved photostability, overcoming the rapid signal fading that has long limited fluorescence imaging during surgery for cancer, lymph node mapping and other medical procedures.
Injectable biomaterial harnesses the immune system to promote brain repair after stroke
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an injectable biomaterial that helps transform the cavity left behind after a stroke caused by a blood clot into an environment more supportive of repair. By recruiting the body’s own immune cells, the treatment promoted the growth of new blood vessels, supported neural remodeling and improved motor performance in mice. The work appears in Cell Biomaterials.
Roche receives FDA clearance for the cobas® BV/CV assay, enabling fast and highly accurate vaginitis diagnosis
INDIANAPOLIS, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its cobas® BV/CV (Bacterial vaginosis/Candida vaginitis) assay. This molecular diagnostic test provides results for both Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Candida vaginitis (CV) from a single vaginal swab sample. It enables accurate and timely results that can lead to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare efficiencies.
These 5 Latest Cancer Breakthroughs Are Improving Response Rates and Extending Lives
Here are some of the latest cancer breakthroughs in research, testing, and treatment.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Velmeni for V4D 3D software
The platform is intended for use by dental professionals, dental service organisations, and imaging centres.
MannKind closes $50M financing, wins FDA nod for Furoscix auto-injector
MannKind (Nasdaq:MNKD) announced today that it secured $50 million in a private placement and earned a new regulatory nod.