Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, are expensive and therefore not widely available.
A research team led by Professor Uichin Lee from the School of Computing has demonstrated the possibility of accurately tracking an individual’s mental health status using in-home Internet of Things (IoT) sensor data. The study is published in the Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Onkos Surgical, a leading provider of innovative solutions for complex orthopaedic procedures, announced that it has recently received a 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ELEOS Proximal Tibia with NanoCept Antibacterial Technology. This marks the first 510(k) clearance for the NanoCept Antibacterial Technology since the original De Novo authorization was granted in April of 2024.
Olympus announced today that it launched Thunderbeat II, its next-generation hybrid energy device for soft tissue management.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap, Inc., a leader in surgical innovation, announced the launch of its new Irrigating Specialty Non-Stick Disposable Bipolar Forceps to the U.S. market. Designed with surgical excellence in mind, the forceps are engineered to enhance precision, efficiency and intuitive handling in the operating room.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today launched SmartPath, a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform the entire pathology workflow for cancer care.
Doctors and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have developed a new treatment for epilepsy patients who don’t respond to medication and aren’t candidates for surgery. Their approach, published in Nature Communications, uses deep brain stimulation (DBS) that is tailored to each patient’s unique brain wiring.
After being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, people with sight loss have recovered reading vision, reports a trial involving a UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital clinical researcher.
A wireless retinal implant can restore central vision in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The technique sounds so outlandish that it won an IgNobel prize in 2024. But the science behind rescuing people with blocked airways and clogged lungs by rectally delivering oxygen to the body is no joke.