A new cardiac monitor will send wireless data from the implant to physicians to help them track the condition of their patient's heart. The device will consist of a three-channel ECG system and home monitoring technology, which will allow the implant to continuously monitor the health of the heart and transmit the information to the cardiologist. Because the batteries have a lifespan of over 6 years, even with continuous use, the implant can be used over a long period of time,...

The bra is supposed to be an early warning system for breast cancer, able to detect emerging tumor long before the tumor becomes visible to a mammogram. The bra will feature technology that will enable the device to continuously measure the tiny variations in blood vessel growth in the breasts. Blood vessels feeding a cancerous tumor have a distinct heat signature, which will allow the growing tumor to be identified at a very early stage.

The self-adaptive wound dressing can change to suit evolving wound conditions, ensuring the best treatment to promote healing and resist infection. The wound dressing can function as both a hydrating or absorbent dressing by changing its properties based on the wound's stage of healing. It can also adjust to different needs within different areas of the wound--protecting dry areas and absorbing fluid from exuding areas--while protecting the skin from maceration.

The bone press is designed to simplify the process of performing spinal fusions. The bone press quickly separates bone from liquid during surgery, creating a semi-dry and graft-ready material for use during fusion procedures. The two-step method includes the collection of bone tissue and blood during the procedure followed by manually deploying the press to suction away the fluid, creating a 10 cubic centimeter bone patty ready for grafting. The bone press can also be used...

The ultra-fine nano pen needle takes advantage of a 5-bevel design to help ease the pain of daily injections. The 4mm needle uses special design, which features a 5-bevel needle tip that is able to penetrate the skin more easily due to its flatter, thinner surface. In comparison with 3-bevel pen needles, this needle is significantly easier to insert and less painful, with the force needed to penetrate the skin reduced by 23 percent.

A smartphone app able to analyze the air volume of a person's lungs from audio recordings could make it easier for people to track their lung health. The application is able to analyze lip reverberation in order to monitor pulmonary diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and cystic fibrosis. By creating a model of a person's trachea and vocal tract, it is possible to mimic the tubes of a spirometer while using the phone to analyze sound wave frequencies as they...

New sunglasses could add some color to the world of the color blind. Most people who are color blind do see some color but are unable to differentiate between red and green, which is the most common form of color blindness. New sunglasses feature a proprietary coating that compensates for red-green CVD by reducing the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, which allows the red and green wavelengths to stand out. The sunglasses will not work for people who can see no...

The counter will attach to IV bags to instantly measure the amount of liquid being dispensed per hour, replacing the more expensive fluid dosing pumps that some remote hospitals are unable to obtain. In poor areas and disaster locations, medical personnel must often count each IV drop manually in order to estimate the dosage being delivered. To reduce this demand on staff, the device will clip easily to the IV tube and count the drops by measuring the changes in light between a LED...

A tiny blood sugar sensor able to continuously monitor the glucose level of sweat or tears could mean the end of daily finger pricking for diabetes management. The new sensor will measure only 0.5 x 2.0 millimeters and can be worn on the patient's body, where it will take glucose samples from sweat or tears. Because it will require only 100 micro amperes to operate, it can be used continuously for months at a time. The device will also feature a wireless system able to...

The wrist-worn, wireless mobile system will track vital signs in real-time, allowing ambulatory patients to be monitored outside the ICU setting. The mobile system will feature a 3-lead or 5-lead ECG as well as an array of sensors that will monitor respiratory rate, skin temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and more. The data will be sent over standard wireless to a central server, allowing the personnel to keep an eye on many patients at once using a tablet or computer. ...