Sponge-like “Swelling Glass” absorbs toxins in contaminated water

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

A new glass has been developed that swells up like a sponge to clean contaminated groundwater. A company called Absorbent Materials has used nanotechnology to create a nanobot particle made from glass that can absorb pollutants from dirty water. The glass particles act like sponges by attracting and binding contaminants to themselves and expanding eight times in size during the process. However, unlike a sponge, these nanobots are hydrophobic, meaning they don't absorb water. This new s...

Non-Toxic Sterilizing Spray Invented

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

An innovative product promises dirt and germ free surfaces without using toxic coatings. This latest science invention from the Saarbrücken Institute for New Materials in Turkey and patented by Nanopool GmbH Germany is a spray-on invisible thin glass coating that sterilizes, protects and strengthens surfaces. It is a flexible and breathable spray-on glass film which repels water, dirt, stains, fungus, bacteria and viruses. The film is approximately 500 times thinner than a human hair and h...

Portable water purification device for the ultimate traveler

Posted on September 6, 2015 by

Inventor Micheal Pritchard has found a solution for safe drinking water with a handheld water purification device that creates fresh water instantly. The LifeSaver bottle provides refreshing, germ free water anywhere. The bottle itself is designed to be uncomplicated and user friendly. This bottle consists of long lasting cartridges which help remove viruses and bacteria from contaminated water. One just needs to pump the products manually a few times and pristine drinking water will start t...

Contact Lenses Deliver Medicine to Treat Eyes

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have developed soft contact lenses which can ‘dispense' prescription drugs over a period of weeks to the exact spot they are needed. Eye drops are used to dispense most eye medications but they are inefficient in several ways. Only about 1 to 7 percent of eye drop medications are absorbed into the eye because most of it drips out; drugs applied to the eyes in this manner may be washed out after only thirty minutes or so. To add, patients find eye drops cum...

Laser Lights and Viruses: Novel Additions to Biosensors

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

New biosensors use suits of light and virus-filled fibers for accurate and timely detection to improve safety. Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) are creating a new biosensor that uses laser light and engineered viruses, created with advanced manufacturing techniques, to more accurately detect the smallest amounts possible of biological molecules in our food, water or blood. Health tests conducted for pregnancy and blood sugar involve putting a drop of fluid on a t...

HipGrid: The latest non-invasive measurement system for Hip Replacement

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

Invented by orthopedic surgeons, HipGrid™ is one of the latest non-invasive measurement systems for hip replacement. This measurement system surgeons is used during operations to access the implant position and restoration of anatomic alignment of the patient. With the help of this technology, they can visualize and quantify where the implants are positioned in relation to key anatomical landmarks while operating. Patients rely on their surgeons' ability to ensure proper positioning and align...

Wearable robot for autonomous motion assistance

Posted on September 5, 2015September 5, 2015 by 41629066

'HAL' a company in Japan has developed wearable robot for autonomous motion assistance which is controlled by the person's brain wearing the suit. When a person moves its body, the brain sends various signals to muscles via nerves. At that time, the signals leak out on the skin surface as BES. HAL for Living Support – Lower Limb Type Model reads a wearer’s BES and reinforce the lower limb’s muscle power accordingly. Consequently Robot Suit assists the wearer to walk, stand up and sit down by ...

The Assisi Loop: Non-invasive pain relief treatment for pets

Posted on September 2, 2015April 16, 2016 by

The Assisi Loop provides non-invasive pain relief therapy for pets, an alternative to conventional drug-based treatments. Assisi Animal Health is a science-based company specializing in offering clinical therapeutic solutions to veterinarians or by veterinary prescription to pet owners. As of today, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary therapy mode for treating pain in animals. Yet they account for the largest number of adverse drug reactions as reported to the FDA. To add...

MARVEL and 3D brain surgery

Posted on September 1, 2015October 31, 2026 by

MARVEL is the world’s first 3D, high definition endoscope under 4mm with rotating tip . MARVEL which stands for Multi Angle Rear Viewing tool, has just received the award for Outstanding technology from the federal laboratory Consortium for Innovation in brain surgery Industry today has shifted from open skull operations to the latest techniques in which a tiny camera and tools are inserted through a small hole in the brain called an endoscope, a device that examines the interior of a body...

Freespira a new, non-pharmaceutical treatment for panic disorder

Posted on September 1, 2015 by

A novel non-drug treatment, the Freespira Breathing System, can train individuals with panic disorder to adjust their breathing, reducing the number of panic attack occurrences substantially—all at home. Individuals with panic disorder have a different breathing pattern than others, even during times when they are not having a panic attack. Scientists have proved this difference through research that has shown varying respiration rates and exhaled CO2 levels between those with panic disorder ...

GE 4D Heart Scan

Posted on July 19, 2015 by 41629066

GE Healthcare released high-resolution 3D CT scans. These realistic photographs allowed doctors to see inside the human body quite literally in living color. Now, GE’s latest body scanners instead use ultrasound technology to focus on capturing breathtaking shots of one particular muscle: the heart. Ultrasound scanning, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency waves to create an image. They are used to help doctors to see what is occurring in a patient’s body in real time. It is a non-in...

Smart Earplugs by Hush

Posted on May 30, 2015 by 41629066

Hush earplugs lets you block out all the noise that keeps you up at night while letting you rest easy knowing that you’ll still be woken up by the things that matter most. You can block out snoring, city traffic, loud neighbors and more.. It can be a Personal Alarm and can notify you and you alone, that way when your alarm goes off, you don’t wake up anyone else. It also allows you to play your favorite songs from your smartphone. You can play soothing Sounds that can help you fall asleep. ...

Next generation scale that measures broader view of your fitness goals

Posted on May 30, 2015 by 41629066

QardioBase is the next generation of weighing scale that gives you a broader view of your fitness goals by measuring your body mass index (BMI), muscle mass, body fat percentage, water and bone composition in addition to your weight. It allows you to track your progress with smart charts, trends and stats via wireless on your smartphone. In addition to automatically recognizing an individual and other members of your family, QardioBase scale can be used with PREGNANCY MODE tot help expecti...

Blood test in a box with lab-grade results

Posted on February 15, 2015 by 41629066

Radisens' disruptive diagnostics platform introduces HDR™ and AirSpring™ technologies to realise a single device, and multiple multiplexed assay panels, which require only a drop of patient's blood for instant sample-to-answer lab-grade results. Radisens’ Gemini™ platform, which includes myriad nanotechnology breakthroughs, has been realised by our multidisciplinary biochemistry, centrifugal microfluidics, optoelectronics and manufacturing process development teams. Our multiple patent-pendin...

Bionic prosthetic limbs that uses muscle signals in the patient’s residual limb to move the device.

Posted on February 8, 2015 by 41629066

The i-limb ultra revolution is an externally powered prosthesis often controlled by myoelectric signals, meaning it uses muscle signals in the patient’s residual limb to move the device. Electrodes are placed on the user’s bare skin above two pre-selected muscle sites. When a user contracts these muscles, the electrodes pick up subtle changes in the electrical patterns and send these signals to a microprocessor which instructs the i-limb to open and close. Muscle Triggers The i-limb can op...

Google offers a new product to Stabilize your hand tremor

Posted on January 4, 2015 by 41629066

Google's new 'Liftware' stabilizing technology, utensil will shake an average of 70% less than your hand, so you can worry less about spilling and focus on enjoying your meal. The biggest challenge with People with Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, or other motion disorders is that people cannot enjoy their meal as their hands shake,with the new technology, it cancels the motion and stabilizes the utensil like, spoon, fork... Liftware includes two parts: a stabilizing handle and a ut...

Wearable sensing devices that will change the way we monitor our health

Posted on December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 by 41629066

New technology in the space of wearable sensing devices is growing very rapidly, companies are now building sensors for Biofeedback data capture scenarios, skin surface temperature sensors, Galvanic Skin Response data acquisition units, measurement of physiological signals for EMG ... These new technologies are now becoming more portable, and can be incorporated in wearable forms so that it provides mobility and access to l change the way we collect data from our bodies about its condition. ...

Cochlear Implant Hearing are the next generation of hearing aid technology

Posted on December 18, 2014 by 41629066

The Nucleus Implant Cochlear Implant Hearing are the next generation of hearing aid technology, a surgeon places a small implant under the skin behind your ear, completely hidden from view. Once sound is captured by the processor and converted into digital information, it is transmitted to the internal implant which converts that information into electrical signals that are dispersed among 22 active contacts on the electrode array. These electrodes follow the shape of your cochlea, stimulati...

Track and improve your sleep. Wake up smoothly at the best time of your sleep cycle.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by 41629066

Track and improve your sleep. Wake up smoothly at the best time of your sleep cycle. Withings AuraTM is a system designed to both monitor and improve sleep quality. It's technology combines a contact-free Sleep Sensor tucked under the mattress, an active light & sound Bedside Device, and a smartphone app. Withings AuraTM makes the most of a proven correlation between light wavelengths and the secretion of Melatonin, the hormone responsible for the sleep-wake cycle to help you with your...

Smart Tooth Brush that tracks how you brush on smart phone

Posted on December 6, 2014December 6, 2014 by 41629066

Beam is a platform that utilizes a connected toothbrush, the Beam Brush, to connect consumers to the dental goods and services they need. Beam helps to make each level of the dental service chain accessible, and cost effective, for all people. Beam Toothbrush features Bluetooth™ 4.0 and sonic power technology that can be dynamically controlled to the user’s preference. The Beam Brush completely reimagines the routine of brushing teeth, instead creating an enjoyable experience for all differen...

Smart cup that knows what you are drinking and tracks it on your smart phone

Posted on December 6, 2014 by 41629066

VESSYL is a new smart cup that automatically knows and tracks everything you drink The Vessyl knows and aggregates the makeup of everything you drink. No more guessing or journaling. It keeps track of what you are drinking automatically. In most cases, Vessyl can detect the brand and you will see the specific brands and flavors of what you are drinking when you open the app. In certain cases, like 100% apple juice, when there are no significant differences between brands, the app will not...