Medical Devices

Artificial Pancreas Improves Glucose Control for Diabetics

An artificial pancreas that releases both insulin and pramlintide, an analog of amylin, might offer better control during the after-meal period.

Kayt Sukel
September 17, 2018
Artificial Pancreas Improves Glucose Control for Diabetics

An artificial pancreas that releases both insulin and pramlintide, an analog of amylin, might offer better control during the after-meal period.

Kayt Sukel
September 17, 2018
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Device Quickly Detects Live Bacteria for Life-Saving Diagnosis

A new device from scientists at McGill University’s Department of Bioengineering allows early and quick detection of life-threatening bacteria.

John Tibbetts
September 10, 2018
Device Quickly Detects Live Bacteria for Life-Saving Diagnosis

A new device from scientists at McGill University’s Department of Bioengineering allows early and quick detection of life-threatening bacteria.

John Tibbetts
September 10, 2018
Low-Cost Haptic Needle Punctures Need for Expensive Training Gear

A low-cost haptic needle simulator aims to train young minds without expensive equipment.

Cassie Kelly
September 04, 2018
A Better Way to Burn Tumors

Surgeons could torch tumors faster and more accurately with help from a new thermal imaging system.

John Tibbetts
August 20, 2018
A Better Way to Burn Tumors

Surgeons could torch tumors faster and more accurately with help from a new thermal imaging system.

John Tibbetts
August 20, 2018
Sound Idea Could Help Cancer Detection, Diagnosis

A new process of running sound waves through blood samples could make cancer diagnosis and treatment quicker and easier.

Agam Shah
August 13, 2018
Sound Idea Could Help Cancer Detection, Diagnosis

A new process of running sound waves through blood samples could make cancer diagnosis and treatment quicker and easier.

Agam Shah
August 13, 2018
Sound Idea Could Help Cancer Detection, Diagnosis

A new process of running sound waves through blood samples could make cancer diagnosis and treatment quicker and easier.

Agam Shah
August 13, 2018
Islet Transplants Offer Hope for Diabetics Who Can’t Manage Disease

A new approach to transplanting insulin-producing islet cells offers new hope for diabetics who cannot manage their disease with regular insulin injections.

Kayt Sukel
August 03, 2018
Smart Stents Detect Narrowing Arteries

Researchers at the University of British Columbia created a ‘smart stent’ empowered with sensors that can monitor and provide real-time feedback on blood flow to help decrease restenosis or the narrowing of arteries.

Agam Shah
July 30, 2018
Smart Stents Detect Narrowing Arteries

Researchers at the University of British Columbia created a ‘smart stent’ empowered with sensors that can monitor and provide real-time feedback on blood flow to help decrease restenosis or the narrowing of arteries.

Agam Shah
July 30, 2018
Smart Stents Detect Narrowing Arteries

Researchers at the University of British Columbia created a ‘smart stent’ empowered with sensors that can monitor and provide real-time feedback on blood flow to help decrease restenosis or the narrowing of arteries.

Agam Shah
July 30, 2018