The pacemaker is a medical device that was initially introduced in 1958. At that time, the device used external components and was far from inconspicuous or convenient. Image Credit: Amphenol Sensors ...

It takes months of R&D, numerous prototypes, and a few scrapped concepts for the design of a device used in patient care to be finalized and approved. However, one aspect is often still missing at ...

Wearable and implantable biosensors have the potential to revolutionize health care by diagnosing, monitoring, and even ...

Smartphones rely on multiple sensors—such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and proximity sensor—to power everyday features. From screen rotation and navigation apps to motion tracking and ...

MEMS are helping to advance biomedical devices by leaps and bounds, but technical and business challenges remain. Charles Chung, Ph.D. Shown are different pressure sensor designs—each tailored to ...

(A) Common devices and sensors for pain assessment mounted on different accessories or skin. (B) Key physical and chemical biomarkers that reflect pain conditions and can be measured by current devices ...

The healthcare industry is progressively moving from a centralized, clinical model to a more patient-centric approach, requiring monitoring solutions that are portable, wearable, and patient-focused.

Sensors don't have to be used to be useful.

Quantum mechanics states that electrons have two stable spins—up and down. With the advent of nanoscale fabrication methods, device companies are harnessing this knowledge to create devices. The ...