Scientist-led conferences at Harvard, Stanford and MIT
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Sensor shorts provide real time runner feedback
ApplySci has described several examples of smart shirts and smart fabrics in recent months. Now, Lumo his integrated sensors into shorts to monitor cadence, stride length, pace, distance and pelvic rotation in runners. Placed inside the waistband, the sensors sync with smartphones to provide real time feedback, and the app sends data and coaching content…
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Bipolar mood detection via smartphone
In July, ApplySci described a Northwestern developed phone app that monitors behavior patterns to detect depression. Now, Venet Osmani at CREATE-NET has announced a similar phone based concept with a focus on bipolar disorder. A small study has shown that mood changes can be accurately spotted as they occur, facilitating earlier treatment and better…
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Smart bottle monitors infant swallowing
A smart baby bottle by nfant uses sensors to measure a baby’s tongue strength while feeding. Data is sent to a caregiver’s phone and stored in the cloud. Tongue movements determine whether a baby in the NICU has the strength to switch from tube to bottle or breastfeeding. ApplySci sees the opportunity for the next generation…
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Implant captures neural signals, leaves surrounding tissue intact
Lund professor Jens Schouenborg has developed implantable multichannel electrodes that can capture signals from single neurons over a long period — without causing brain tissue damage. While not yet tested on humans, Schouenborg believes that the discovery will make it possible to understand brain function in both healthy and diseased individuals. Potential applications include Parkinson’s and chronic…
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Noninvasive 3D scan identifies coronary artery blockages
Fractional flow reserve computed tomography is a high-definition 3D scanner used to identify blocked arteries around the heart. The technology, developed by Heartflow, eliminates the risk of diagnostic methods where vessels are probed. The risk of death from an angiogram is one in 1,000, and can be caused by a rupture of an artery, or…
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Swallowed sensors interact with smart devices
At a recent conference, Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman said that his company is researching swallowable and implantable fitness sensors. They would remain in a user’s bloodstream and be capable of monitoring multiple factors. The sensors could interact with smart devices, including adjusting thermostats if one’s body is too warm or cold, or not turning a car on…
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DARPA peripheral nerve modulation project launches
In September, 2014, ApplySci described DARPA’s proposed ElectRX (Electrical Prescriptions) project. The agency has now selected 7 research teams to begin work on the program, which is lead by Douglas Weber. The goal is to develop a closed-loop system to treat disease by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves. The teams will work to develop a…
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Device detects heart attacks with one drop of blood
UCLA’s Chi On Chui has developed a device that brings lab quality bio-molecular assessments to point-of-care settings, such as clinics, ambulances or homes. SELFA (Semiconductor Electronic Label-Free Assay) could reduce emergency room time for heart attack patients by hours. Similar to a diabetic glucose sensor, SELFA uses a single drop of blood, taken wherever symptoms occur,…
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Cheap, accessible mini-brain for biomedical research
Brown University‘s Diane Hoffman-Kim, Yu-Ting Dingle and Molly Boutin have developed a cheap method for developing a 3D mini brain for biomedical research. The central nervous system tissue sphere can produce electrical signals and form synapses. Applications include drug testing, neural tissue transplant testing, and stem cell experiments. The mini-brains are not the first or most sophisticated working cell…
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Robot leads senior fitness classes, corrects participant form
Robocoach uses motion-sensor technology to coach seniors during exercise classes. Created by Ngee Ann Polytechnic student Lim Pei Xuan, the robot has blue eyes and two teeth, and mimics human movements, Voices are recognized, including instructions to start the session. In large group workouts, the pace is slowed, to ensure that everyone can keep up. Robocoach…
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Norwest’s Robert Mittendorff on digital health investing
Norwest Venture Partners’ Robert Mittendorff participated in ApplySci’s recent Wearable Tech + Digital Health NYC conference. Here is his interview with StartUp Health’s Steven Krein on digital health investing. UPCOMING APPLYSCI CONFERENCES: Wearable Tech + Digital Health San Francisco – April 5, 2016 – Early registration discount ends October 10th NeuroTech San Francisco – April 6, 2016 –…
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Wearable Tech + Digital Health San Francisco – April 5, 2016
As sensors, connected devices and data analysis techniques are continually refined, the life enhancing and saving potential of wearable tech grows exponentially. Health systems are incorporating wearables and digital health protocols into patient care plans. Consumers are buying smart watches, smart clothes, smart jewelry, and of course the latest phones and gadgets, to quantify their…
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