MedTech News
EU greenlights Onward’s ARC-EX system for spinal cord injury patients
ARC‑EX is the first system to receive a CE Mark in Europe specifically for improving hand and arm strength and sensation in adults with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury.
Squishy ‘smart cartilage’ could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin
Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.
First ‘perovskite camera’ can see inside the human body
Physicians rely on nuclear medicine scans, like SPECT scans, to watch the heart pump, track blood flow and detect diseases hidden deep inside the body. But today’s scanners depend on expensive detectors that are difficult to make.
Scientists reprogram cancer-protecting regulatory T cells to fight tumors
Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have developed a new method that shifts the behavior of immunosuppressive cells in tumors, turning them from cancer protectors into tumor fighters.
Physicians develop fast treatment to ease depression in pregnant and postpartum women
Suicide is a leading cause of death in postpartum women—and it is a preventable one. It is estimated that nearly half of mothers experiencing perinatal depression are undiagnosed and are not receiving treatment. But when women are given vital mental health tools in an accessible manner, their deaths can be prevented.
AI approach paves way for smarter T-cell immunotherapy and vaccine development
Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to tackle one of the most complex challenges in immunology: predicting how T cells recognize and respond to specific peptide antigens.
Blood test could streamline early Alzheimer’s detection in underrepresented populations
In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between self-reported cognitive decline and blood-based biomarkers, which could pave the way for a simple blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Wireless neural interface could be used for drug delivery to deep brain regions
A research team has developed an implantable wireless neural interface capable of delivering drugs precisely to deep regions of the brain.