News tagged with electrical devices


Security risks found in sensors for heart devices, consumer electronics

The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laboratory conditions.

Cardiology created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Wireless, implanted sensor broadens range of brain research

A compact, self-contained sensor recorded and transmitted brain activity data wirelessly for more than a year in early stage animal tests, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. ...

Neuroscience created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study finds electric car does not interfere with implanted cardiac devices

A Mayo Clinic study has concluded that patients with implanted cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators can safely drive or ride in an electric car without risk of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Cardiology created Mar 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Team unveils novel wireless brain sensor

A team of neuroengineers based at Brown University has developed a fully implantable and rechargeable wireless brain sensor capable of relaying real-time broadband signals from up to 100 neurons in freely ...

Neuroscience created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Australians implant 'world first' bionic eye

Australian scientists said Thursday they had successfully implanted a "world first" bionic eye prototype, describing it as a major breakthrough for the visually impaired.

Ophthalmology created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Tiny magnetic coils modulate neural activity, may be safer for deep-brain implants

Magnetic fields generated by microscopic devices implanted into the brain may be able to modulate brain-cell activity and reduce symptoms of several neurological disorders. Micromagnetic stimulation appears to generate the ...

Neuroscience created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Expert discusses how BRAIN Initiative will affect neuroscience

Mapping the human brain, with its billions of neurons, is one of science's most elusive projects. But a new federal program—the $100 million Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative ...

Neuroscience created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New device could allow your heartbeat to power pacemaker

An experimental device converted energy from a beating heart to provide enough electricity to power a pacemaker, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012.

Cardiology created Nov 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Use of stun guns increases injuries

The police use of stun guns increases the risk of injuries for those on the receiving end, but tends to increase officer safety, according to the most comprehensive study of such devices to date.

Health created May 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many chemicals unproven to raise breast cancer risk

Women who want to reduce their risk of breast cancer may have heard they should avoid exposure to industrial chemicals but scientific evidence has so far not proven a direct link, said a US group Wednesday.

Cancer created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ACC/HRS release appropriate use criteria for ICDs and CRT

The American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society, along with key specialty societies, today released appropriate use criteria for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization ...

Cardiology created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children dependent on life support vulnerable to loss of electrical power

Children dependent on electrically powered medical devices for life support and maintenance are vulnerable to an unexpected loss of power – and their parents are ill-prepared to deal with it, according to an abstract ...

Health created Oct 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1