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A new smartphone-connected thermometer will make checking a child's temperature less stressful while also keeping track of health trends both in the family and around town. The thermometer will be used like a conventional thermometer. It will connect to a smartphone through the headphone jack and make use of the phone's processing power to record and display temperature, which will streamline the thermometer design. The app will display entertaining animations on the smartphone...
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12/27/2013
The new inhaler will ensure that patients receive the proper dose of medication, regardless of their lung strength. The inhaler will be designed to take advantage of the growth of the pulmonary drug delivery market and the rise in asthma and COPD. The device, a "high-performance dry powder aerosolisation engine," will allow for the pulmonary delivery of different kinds of drugs, such as inhaled antibiotics or other therapies that require larger doses of medications.
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By using laser light to increase the effectiveness of flu shots, it may be possible to find an alternative to the chemicals currently used to give the shot a boost. Currently, flu shots contain chemicals that trigger the body's immune response in order to improve shot's effectiveness. Targeting the injection site with a low-power laser will also trigger a powerful immune response that will be more reliable than the chemical versions, and without side effects.
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A new kit will make pillboxes a thing of the past, replacing the plastic boxes with a system of near field technology (NFT) stickers that will help to ensure proper compliance and keep doctors informed of their patients' health. The kit will include paper-thin, NFC "patches" that will adhere to the outside of pill bottles and packs. When the user's cell phone is brought near the sticker, a reporting portal will open, recording when the medicine was taken as well as giving the user...
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The "remote-controlled drug depot" will be designed to help ease the pain and stress of vaccines by replacing booster shots with an implant that will release a dose when the user takes a pill. The system will feature an extremely flexible hydrogel that will stay intact until exposed to a particular substance. The vaccine will be contained within an enclosure made of the hydrogel, and will be released when the user takes a pill containing a compound that will eventually make its way...
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A chemical sensor able to track chemical markers in breath could one day allow users to track their health and fitness levels by exhaling onto their smartphone. The sensor will analyze metabolites in the breath to track changes, such as cancer or diabetes, in real time. The technology will be meant to be embedded in a smartphone case or as a handheld option. I also believe the sensor technology could be adapted for use in a wide range of medical devices.
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A new method of imaging brain tumors will help surgeons see precisely where the tumor ends and healthy tissue begins, guiding the doctor through the surgery. The technique will work by hitting the brain with a non-invasive laser, and then analyzing the spectrum of light that emerges. The system will be able to sense the vibrations of chemical bonds, with healthy tissue and tumors differentiated by the amount of lipids and proteins in the cells. The data will be transmitted as a...
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Taking advantage of the new microneedle patch technology, I suggest developing a dissolving patch that will allow patients to self-administer vaccines - painlessly. The patch will consist of microneedles only seven-tenths of a millimeter long and use dry virus-like particles instead of the usual liquid containing the dead or attenuated virus. An added stabilizing agent means the patches will not have to be refrigerated, and the precise delivery method of the small needles will...
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A new microneedle patch will make TB tests not only painless, but also more accurate. Currently, tests for tuberculosis are carried out by injecting a bit of a purified TB derivative just below the skin at a precise depth and angle, and an improper injection, along with other factors, can cause a false result. In contrast, the patch - consisting of tiny needles coated with the derivative - will be applied like putting on a band aid. The needles will be too short to reach the nerves that...
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Designed to aid caregivers and hospital staff, the system will help prevent bedsores by providing real-time data on the patient's pressure points. The system will be made up of a bedside monitor that will communicate with a pressure-sensitive mat placed over the regular mattress. Sensing points embedded in the mat will constantly measure the amount of pressure from the patient's body, and will then send that information to the monitor--which will display it as a map indicating the...