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For the first time in three decades, patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer have a new treatment option. The FDA just approved Optune Pax, a wearable device you use at home that uses electric fields to kill cancer cells.
Researchers at Concordia University created a breakthrough 3D printing method that uses ultrasound instead of heat or light to build tiny medical devices. The technique prints structures 10 times smaller than previous methods, opening doors for faster medical diagnostics and wearable health tech.
A groundbreaking device called Peri automatically monitors hot flashes and night sweats, helping women navigate perimenopause with data instead of guesswork. Backed by Ali Hewson after her own decade-long struggle to find relief, the wearable launches in the U.S. this week.
A wearable AI device called Revoice helps stroke survivors communicate naturally by reading throat movements and emotions, turning silently mouthed words into full sentences. Five patients tested it with 95% accuracy, reporting they could finally speak as fluently as before their strokes.
Patients with one of the deadliest cancers can now use an electric field device at home alongside chemotherapy. The wearable patches add two months of survival time without the harsh side effects of traditional treatments.
After three decades without new options, patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer now have access to a wearable device that extends life and reduces pain. The breakthrough treatment adds two months of survival time while maintaining quality of life.
Scientists created a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously tracks babies in the womb, catching complications that traditional scans might miss. The device has already helped prevent one stillbirth by detecting a serious problem early.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a breakthrough material that enables devices to simultaneously generate their own power from indoor light and sense their surroundings. This innovation could eliminate the need for billions of disposable batteries in smart sensors and wearables.
MIT students created a wearable device that uses AI and electrical pulses to guide hand movements, winning top honors at a 48-hour hackathon. The prototype could one day help people learn new skills or recover from injuries.
A Boston company just secured $105 million to bring a groundbreaking Alzheimer's treatment to market that uses light and sound instead of drugs. The wearable device has already completed clinical trials and could offer new hope to millions of families affected by dementia.
A Melbourne startup is turning breakthrough research into a wearable sensor that detects fertility hormones through the skin, potentially eliminating the need for repeated blood draws during IVF treatment. The device could be ready for human trials within 18 months.
Patients with life-threatening conditions will now get faster access to cutting-edge medical devices thanks to a new federal program that eliminates months of insurance wait times. The government is coordinating device approval with insurance coverage, removing one of healthcare's biggest bottlenecks. #
Life-saving medical devices will reach patients up to 10 months faster thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between the FDA and Medicare. The new RAPID program could help 60 devices get immediate coverage approval.
South Africa's University of Cape Town can now legally manufacture and distribute medical devices designed specifically for African patients. After a decade of research producing 23 patents and 100,000 devices globally, UCT's innovations can finally reach local hospitals.
A groundbreaking study shows that a small implanted device can protect atrial fibrillation patients from strokes just as well as daily medications. After three years, patients with the Watchman FLX device had equally safe outcomes while avoiding long-term blood thinners.
Smart rings and fitness trackers are finally bridging the gap between health data and medical care. Oura and Whoop now let users video chat with doctors directly from their apps when devices detect potential health issues.
Breakthrough medical devices will now get insurance coverage in as little as two months instead of over a year, thanks to a new federal program launched this week. The change means patients could access life-saving heart valves, rhythm devices, and nerve stimulators far sooner.
A wearable choker turns mouthed words into full sentences for stroke survivors who lost the ability to speak clearly. The AI-powered device achieved 97% accuracy without invasive brain surgery.
Scientists just built the world's first wearable ultrasound system that lets heart patients get monitored at home for 48 hours straight. The technology could catch health problems early while freeing up hospital resources for those who need them most.
Forget tight fitness trackers strapped to your wrist. Scientists just discovered that loose, flowing fabric can monitor your movements 40% more accurately than current wearables.
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