MedTech News
Affordable biosensor pill reveals intestinal inflammation by releasing blue dye
A new swallowable device called PRIM (Pill for ROS-responsive Inflammation Monitoring) could someday make tracking inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract—as simple as checking the color of your stool. Researchers from Mass General Brigham and the University of Toronto designed and tested the device in preclinical models.
AI system streamlines extraction of key data from medical records
A multidisciplinary team at UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed an AI-enabled pipeline that can quickly and accurately extract relevant information from complex, free-text medical records. The team’s novel approach, published in npj Digital Medicine, could dramatically reduce the time needed to create analysis-ready data for research studies.
AI-powered headgear promises sharper focus from the comfort of home
A personalized brain stimulation system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can safely enhance concentration from home has been developed by researchers from the University of Surrey, the University of Oxford and Cognitive Neurotechnology. Designed to adapt to individual characteristics, the system could help people improve focus during study, work, or other mentally demanding tasks
AI-designed T cell receptor substitutes can accelerate precision cancer immunotherapy
New designer proteins created using an AI tool can selectively target peptide segments that bind to markers on diseased cancer cells, acting like molecular flags that signal immune cells to attack and destroy the threats.
Leo Cancer Care Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Marie® – A Revolutionary Upright Radiotherapy Platform
MIDDLETON, Wis., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leo Cancer Care, a leader in upright radiotherapy solutions, today announces that its flagship product, Marie®, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ultraviolet light technology shows effectiveness in protecting older Australians from respiratory infections
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to zap airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way for smarter infection control.
Researcher uses light to target and kill cancer cells
A Northeastern University researcher has identified a way to target two of the deadliest cancer types, melanoma and triple negative breast cancer, with chemotherapy drugs but without the harms associated with chemotherapy.
New online test detects toxoplasmosis without need for blood sample
An international research team has developed an easy online test capable of detecting toxoplasmosis infection without a blood sample, opening the door for a better understanding of how the common parasite affects human behavior.