Through the years, disease fighting innovations have become more and more dependent on technology. Over the past year, medicine and disease treatment have become more hi-tech than ever imagined just a few short years ago.
This cluster explores some of the most shocking and revolutionary disease fighting innovations of our time.
Implications - With the growing dependence on technology for health monitoring, it becomes interesting to see these technological products come in a variety of forms. Ranging from toys to cell phones, these pieces are just the beginning to what other potential products may develop with the same functionalities in a variety of designs. Health aids may soon all come in the form of more approachable and portable products, gearing towards those who are always on the go.
77 Disease Fighting Innovations
From Robotic Health Aids to Tracking Diseases Virtually:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Apr 17, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Bacteria Toys
Plush Microbes Teach Kids About Disease
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Superfluous Virus Prevention
Macabre Surgical Masks to Fend Off H1N1, aka Swine Flu
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STD Boozevertising
Safe Sex Campaign by Derek Bowers Plays on Alcohol Labels
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Inventing a Disease to Sell Drugs
The Thin Pill
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Diabetes on Disney
Controversial ‘Hannah Montana' Season Premiere Axed
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Diabetic Wristbands
Gluco(M) Tracks Sugar Levels With Electric Flow
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Stylish Diabetic Kit
Glucose Meter Bag by Stick Me Designs
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Science Dolls
Particle Physics Gets all Cute and Fuzzy
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Prostaderm Belly Button Patch
Boost Sex Life, Heal Prostate Probs
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Bizarre Toy Tributes
Stephen Hawking in LEGO
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Swine Flu Social Art
The Obama 'Cope' With H1N1 Poster
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Intelligent Pills
The $1000 Philips iPill Is the Future of Ingestible Target Treatment
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Bacterial Art
Microbiologists Create Stunning Art With Bacteria
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Disease-Detecting Cell Phones
Scientist's Hack Analyzes Blood and Scans Cells
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Water Bottle Activism
B'eau Pal Water Brings Awareness to India
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Drawing with Bacteria
Art on Agar
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Diseased Sculptures
Human Pathology Busts by Paul Komoda Show Effects of Syphilis
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Sinister Cigarette Packaging
Anti Smoking Campaign Extinguishes Marlboro's Sales
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Pill Messages
Capsule Letters Let You Pass Notes Like A Pill Popper
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Disease Monitoring Devices
Gluos Blood Sugar Meter Takes Control of Your Condition
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High Tech Diabetes Tools
Ninos Systems
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Sticky Medical Breakthroughs
Scotch Tape X-Rays
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Eye Movement Art
Despite Being Paralyzed, the EyeWriter Lets Tony Quan Make Art
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More Youthful By Yogurt
Acai Berry Alive
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Health Management Mobiles
The Pantech Inhealth Cell Phone
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Astonishing Flu Carriers
10 Animals That Carry Illness, From Swine Flu to Whale Flu
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New Cancer Treatment
Nanoexplosions
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Powerful Alzheimer's Ads
Saatchi & Saatchi Exposes Tragedy of the Disease
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Medical Science Breakthroughs
The Autonomous Artificial Heart
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Disturbing Illness Awareness
Sarah's Story for Motor Neurone Disease Campaign
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Medical Magnetic Beads
The Torax LINX Acid Reflux Prevention System
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Micro-Medical Tests
Signos Personal Ultrasound by Signostics Holds 20,000 Images
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Rain Drop Collectors
Eco-Conscious Golden Design for Rain Water Harvesting
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Modern Eco Diets
The Raw Food Diet Makes a Comeback For Healthier, Greener Lifestyles
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Stem Cells from Menstrual Fluid
C'elle for Cryo-Cell
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Gene Therapy Breakthroughs
Medical Discovery in Mice Could Lead to Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
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Watches for Alzheimer's
The Keruve 2010 GPS Wristwatch is Discrete and Reliable
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Probiotic Treats
Frozen Yogurt with Probiotic Cultures
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Giggling Robots Could Cure Cancer
Robots Laugh At Your Jokes
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Painless Diabetes Testing
Pelikan Sun Medical Lancet
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Medical Nanotechnology Breakthroughs
Nanohealing Material Stops Bleeding
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Virtual Health Coaches
Braun's Clever Care Medical Coach Helps With Self-Care
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Designer Vitamins for Pets
Vetraceuticals Are Like Anti-Aging Pills for Canines
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Bee Venom Therapy
Pay-Per-Sting Treatments
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Designer Vitamins
Personalized Pills
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Implantable Glucose Sensors
The Biorasis Glucowizzard Monitors Sugar Levels Constantly
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Pills That Prevent Heart Disease
5-in-1 Polypill Could Also Prevent Stroke
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Disease Detection by Breath
Laser Analysis Finds Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma & More
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Virtual Diseases
HealthMap Lists and Tracks Infections Worldwide So You Know Where Not to Vacation
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Cloning Cancer Sniffing Dogs
Making More Marines
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External Organ Helpers
'Artificial Pancreas' for Diabetics with Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels
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Solar Powered Smartphones
NTT Docomo Reveals Sun-Charged, Waterproof Mobile
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Medicated Earbuds
The Elecom Pill Earphones are Just What the Doctor Ordered
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Swine Flu Plushies
This Giant Microbe Plush Toy Lets You Have Fun With the Flu
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Virus Tracking Technology
Japanese Mobiles Single Out Swine Flu Victims
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Petri Dish Pork
Scientists in the Netherlands Create Test Tube Meat
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Sickness-Fighting Sleeves
Inventive Moms Prevent the Spread of Bacteria With the Germy Worm
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Disease-Resistant Grapes
New Strain of 'Delicious' Grapes Developed in Florida
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Genetically-Modified Superfoods
Cancer-Fighting Purple Tomatoes
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Homey Cancer Sanctuaries
Maggie's Centre Helps People Cope in Award-Winning Building
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Disease Immunity Discoveries
A New Cure for Cancer May be Hidden in Mole Rat Genetics
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Needle-Free Blood Tests
The Venus Sensor Creates New Methods to Extract Blood
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Arthritic Innovations
Ireland Experts on the Cusp of a Cure
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Cancer-Free Children
Genetically-Modified Infant Stirs Up 'Designer Baby' Concerns
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Needle-Free Injections
Painless "Mother's Kiss"
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Cholesterol Screening for 2 Year Olds
Early Obesity Prevention
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Diet Wonder Drugs
Tesofensine Could Double Weight Loss
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Breast Biopsy Robots
Future Robots May Do Surgery on Their Own
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Calorie-Counting Cell Phones
Barclaycard Health Tech of the Future
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Online Epidemic Tracking
Google Flu Trends
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Biotech Company Clones Embryos from Human Skin Cells
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Oxygen Holsters
Plus O2 is a Portable Oxygen System to Simplify Life
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MS Treatments
DNA Vaccine Could Bring New Hope
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Diet-Induced Children's Ailments
Rise in Kidney Stones in US Kids
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Engineered Disease Fighting
Using Lazy Bacteria To Fight Human Viruses
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Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Smell-Based Disease Detectors
The 'DiagNoze' Uses Breath Analysis to Determine Diseases
Innovative Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring
Liom Positions Itself as a Potential Game-Changer
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
AI-Fuelled Disease Detections
Google Optimizes AI with the Health Acoustic Representations
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
AI-Powered Boxing Bags
The Bhout Bag Fuses Elements of Fitness and Gaming
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
AI-Powered Healthcare Data Technology
DoorSpace Uses AI Technology to Enhance Efficiency
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
Comprehensive eHealth Platforms
UniDoc Health Corp. Has Introduced the H3 Health Cube
Tech-Enhanced Patient-Assisting Devices
Modern Healthcare Equipment Launches an Assistive Device
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear
Hologenix and Decathlon Debut a New Capsule Using CELLIANT® Tech
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
AI-Driven Metabolic Health Apps
The Updated January AI App Eliminates the Need for Coaches & CGMs
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
AI-Driven Fitness Solutions
Wave Company Recently Introduced Its TracMe Innovation to the World
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
AI-Powered Metabolic Health Apps
January AI Has Introduced Notable Enhancements to Its App
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Infrared Heat-Creating Clothing
Hologenix Unveils Another Collaboration with CELLIANT®
Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces
MouthIO Interactive Mouthpiece Offers Hands-Free Assistance
AI-Powered Nap Timers
The Somvai Napping Device Uses Radar to Track Movement and Breathing
Revolutionary Cancer Lifestyle Platforms
MOJO Health Prioritizes Overall Healing and Resilience
At-Home Diagnostic Systems
GenHome is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology
Lifesignals Launches the UbiqVue™ 2A Multiparameter
Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations
Daniel Iregui Presents the Antibodies Installation
AI-Powered Dog Collars
The PetPace Health 2.0 Intelligently Tracks Canine Health
Remote Aging Care Solutions
Essence SmartCare Revolutionizes Aging-In-Place Healthcare Solutions
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
AI-Powered Retinal Screening Devices
AI Optics Revolutionizes Eye Health Diagnostics
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
AI-Backed Digital Twins
Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
Motivational AI Health Apps
The Basys.ai Diabetes Control App Uses a Human Avatar for Motivation
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Tremor-Investigating Research Partnerships
JOGO Health Announces a Collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Smart Health-Monitoring Dog Collars
The Minitailz Dog Collar Reports Vitals and Tracks Location
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Anti-Nausea Smartwatches
EmeTerm Smart Provides Relief from Nausea Without Medication
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
AI-Assisted Vet Tools
Claude by Modern Animal Streamlines Veterinary Practitioners' Tasks
Hospital-Housed AI Chatbots
Massachusetts General Hospital is Experimenting with an AI Chatbot
AI-Powered Genetic Identifications
iLoF Technology Creates Digital Spaces for Biomarkers
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
Optimized Health Data
Habit Dash Aggregates Data from All Your Different Sources and Wearables
Machine Learning-Powered Healthcare Models
Andrew Zhou's 3D U-Net Model is Promising
Hospital-Based AI Agents
Cedars-Sinai Hospital Launches a Virtual Care App with an AI Chatbot
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Decentralized AI Wellness Initiatives
Health Hero is a Pioneering Force in the Wellness Sector
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
AI-Based Healthcare Technologies
Adnexus Biotechnologies Debuts Neural Temporal Fingerprinting
Personalized AI Therapists
TakeCareAI Provides User-Centric Care Advice to Address Health Concerns
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
AI-Powered Lung Ultrasounds
Deep Breathe Captures Lung Images with a Portable Device
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
League Seeks to Boost Engagement and Health Outcomes
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Virtual Physician Assistants
Dr.A.I. is a Pre-Appointment Patient Interview Powered by GPT-4
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Portable MRI Systems
Zynext Ventures and neuro42 Bid on Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Emotive AI Therapy Apps
aiTherapyCall Boasts the Slogan "Human Feel, AI Heal"
Cost-Effective Healthcare Software Platforms
Humworld's Humhealth is a Cutting-Edge Solution
Data-Driven Bluetooth Inhalers
TEVA UK Unveils the 'GoResp Digihaler' for Asthmatic Patients
Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots
These Experimental Robots are Designed to Navigate Blood Vessels
Antimicrobial-Resistant Infection-Fighting Treatments
Qeen Biotechnologies Debuts a New Treatment
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Non-Contact Smart Thermometers
HiiTCHECK is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Digital Health Evaluation Tools
Mayo Clinic Unveils the Solutions Studio for Workflow Integration
AI-Powered Drug Research
Xaira Therapeutics Uses AI to Help with Drug Development and Discovery
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Digital Medication Management Features
Samsung Health Medications Tracking Offers Detailed Info
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
AI-Powered Cancer Screening Technology
Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. Has Introduced Revealia™
Remote Healthcare Partnerships
Clinitouch and Synaxon Join Forces on a New At-Home Health Solution
Advanced Liver Cancer Treatments
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Launches New Treatmennt
Tech-Forward Cancer Research Alliances
The Cancer AI Alliance Aims to Revolutionize the Industry
Wearable Electrotherapy Solutions
The 'ElectroGear' Fosters Muscle Healing and Recovery
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Convenient Remote Healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Accuracy-Improving AI Healthcare Tools
Genhealth.ai Launched Its Large Medical Model
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
AI-Driven Drug Research Platforms
Adnexus Biotechnologies Has Launched Sutra™
AI-Backed Telehealth Platforms
'Summer Health' Unveiled a Set of AI Features to Improve Services
Cancer-Detecting AI Devices
The 'DermaSensor' Can Detect Three Forms Of Skin Cancer
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Mobile Healthcare Services
Mobile Specialty Vehicles Partners with the Mobile Health Association
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Cancer-Detecting AI Models
Paige's AI Solution Detects Cancer Across Multiple Tissue Types
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Health System Improvement Initiatives
Eli Lilly and Company Has Announced a Donation to UNICEF
Digital Scam Detection Tools
Google is Rolling Out New Tools to Keep Users Safe From Scams
Early Diagnosis Tools
machineMD is Tool for Early Diagnosis of Brain Tumors and other Diseases