A new wristband will be able to diagnose and even predict potentially dangerous seizures. The wristbands will measure conductance, or how easily electrical current will pass through the skin. The skin conductance rises dramatically before and during a seizure, and the higher the conductance, the longer it takes for the brain to return to normal. The wristbands will be used to monitor people with seizure conditions, noting their intensity and possibly calling for help if the...

A new method of delivering eye medicine through contact lenses could ensure a more controlled and thorough dosing of medication. The contacts will come in two varieties- disposable daily wear and 30 day extended wear. The medication will be released slowly, controlled by drug memory in the lens structure. The lenses could make life more comfortable for patients who have to administer eye medications daily.

It was found that transplanting a mother's stem cells into her fetus could be a treatment for genetic blood diseases before birth. Stem cell transplants could prepare the fetus for a bone-marrow transplant from a tissue matched donor after birth. Standard bone-marrow transplants usually require the recipient to take immunosuppressive drugs for the rest of their life, but a dose of maternal tissue matched donor cells could prime the developing fetus's immature immune system for...

I suggest developing a new noninvasive technique to help monitor brain pressure while reducing patient discomfort and the risk of infection. The method will use an algorithm to calculate intercranial pressure based on arterial blood pressure. Arterial blood flow will be measured with a simple device similar to a blood pressure cuff, much less invasive than the conventional drill and catheter used by surgeons.

It will be great to have a device to help doctors identify suspicious moles that may require a biopsy. The device will scan for molecules with relative concentrations characteristic of melanoma. Shining a laser light on the molecular bonds will cause a shift in the reflected light, which will enable the doctors to identify the types and concentration of molecules, and whether or not a biopsy is necessary. With such a technology it will be possible to reduce the number of...

The recent researches showed that men with type-1 diabetes might soon be able to grow new insulin cells using their own testicular tissue. Sperm cells have the genes needed to become embryonic stem cells. They might be a safer treatment than stem-cell therapies (which can actually result in rejection).

Usually this is done by a doctor... But, if you have a small blister that you just can't stand anymore, you can get rid of it by following these simple steps: 1. Find a pin and drop it in a small bit of alcohol to sterilize it. 2. Puncture the blister in two separate places, and press lightly on the blister to push the fluid out. 3. Wash the blister with soap and water, applying antibiotic cream, and covering it with gauze. Let the blister heal. 4. Don't tamper...

The idea is to develop a way to deliver drugs to the brain by opening the blood-brain barrier with ultrasound waves. Ultrasound has been investigated as a way to break to barrier for a while, but the equipment is expensive and large, the ultrasound can only be focused on a small area, and an injection is required. The new method will use a headset to be worn by the patient, exposing the whole brain to ultrasound waves for as long as an hour. The new device could be worn by...

A new injectable biomaterial can be molded by light, which could allow doctors rebuild the soft structures of the face and help people who have been disfigured by disease or injury. The half synthetic and half biological material can be injected as a liquid, formed into shape, and then locked into shape by exposure to light. Injecting the material will eliminate the need for surgery, which will lower costs and patient discomfort. When the material is exposed to specific wavelengths...

The idea is to create an organ care system that will eliminate the need to pack hearts on ice, instead keeping the heart beating almost all the time from donor to transplant patient. Once the donor heart is placed in the device it will be brought back to beating, flooded with oxygen and nutrient rich blood, and kept at the optimal temperature. The system will also monitor the heart and display how well it is functioning during the transport to the patient. The system will also...