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Omnia, The Intelligent Mirror Designed for Health Monitoring

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The Omnia is a smart mirror concept that leverages advanced technology and AI to continuously and seamlessly track users’ health, transforming a common household object into a practical health tool. The French company Withings developed Omnia to monitor key health indicators such as heart health, body composition, lung function, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep quality. […]

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Plasma-Based Armpit Device Aims to Replace Traditional Deodorant

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Your underarm sweat itself isn’t what causes the odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released when bacteria break down the fatty acids in your sweat. A new device claims to eliminate this odor without relying on traditional deodorants by using plasma to kill the odor-causing bacteria. Named PlaDeo (short for plasma deodorant), the device was

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Your Phone Could Soon Tell You When to Hydrate, Just by Touching the Screen

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If you want to prevent dehydration, health experts recommend drinking water before you actually feel thirsty. But how do you know when it’s time to sip? A recent study suggests your smartphone screen might soon be able to give you that answer. Wearable Tech Exists, But Isn’t for Everyone Although wearable devices like sweat-analyzing patches

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A Single Hair-Thin Electrode Surpasses the Performance of the Traditional 21-Lead EEG

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Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. 21 Electrodes for Comprehensive Brain Monitoring When you think of someone undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose a condition like

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Robotic Rehab and Synced Zaps Restore Movement After Spinal Injuries

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A recent study has tested a groundbreaking proof-of-concept technology that combines electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics, allowing individuals paralyzed by spinal injuries to regain more natural movement. This innovation aims to enhance recovery outcomes. In 2022, New Atlas covered how a spinal cord stimulator enabled nine paralyzed patients to walk. Developed by Swiss neurotech company

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Octopus-Inspired Patches Offer Irritation-Free Skin Adhesion

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Sensors like electrocardiogram (EEG) electrodes can be lifesaving, but the adhesive patches used to attach them can sometimes damage the skin. A new experimental medical patch tackles this problem by using octopus-inspired suckers. Unlike traditional medical patches, which rely on adhesive chemicals similar to band-aids, this innovative patch avoids these issues. Many adhesive patches cause

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A Pig 9,000 km Away was Remotely Operated on with a Game Controller

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Surgeons in Switzerland successfully performed an endoscopy on a pig located 9,300 km (5,780 miles) away in Hong Kong using a video game controller. This achievement marks a step toward remote surgeries for humans in regions lacking local medical expertise. Doctors already perform many routine surgeries “remotely” to some extent—after all, they don’t physically handle

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An AI Tool for Sartphones Detects Strokes Rapidly by Analyzing Facial Videos

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Early medical intervention is crucial for stroke victims, and a new smartphone tool aims to facilitate this by enabling first responders to quickly assess whether a patient has suffered a stroke. Improving Stroke Treatment with Early Detection Tools In such instances, patients undergo a series of assessments upon arrival at the hospital. If these tests

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Vembi: Enhancing Affordable Braille Displays for Indian School Education

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Blind or visually impaired students in India may face limited book access, resulting in lower literacy rates. The Hexis-Antara solution addresses this challenge by transforming both academic and non-academic content into Braille instantly on a specially designed device, eliminating access barriers for children.  A Special Tool  Vembi’s Hexis-Antara solution is a special tool that helps

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