News tagged with sensor devices


Flu outbreaks modeled by new study of classroom schedules

Classroom rosters combined with human-networking theory may give a clearer picture of just how infectious diseases such as influenza can spread through a closed group of people, and even through populations ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Portable metabolism tracker launched

Breezing, a new startup based on technology developed by researchers at Arizona State University, is offering the world's first portable device that can track an individual's metabolism and use that information t ...

Medical research created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Unprecedented accuracy in locating brain electrical activity with new device

Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed the world's first device designed for mapping the human brain that combines whole-head magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging ...

Medical research created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Helping Hands reaches out to patients with cerebral palsy

With the aid of multiple force sensors and a digital dinosaur, a team of Rice University seniors known as Helping Hands hopes to restore strength and flexibility to the hands and wrists of children with cerebral ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rush offering new motion sensor technology found in smart phones for chronic pain relief

Experts from the Rush Pain Center at Rush University Medical Center are the first in Chicago to offer patients a neurostimulation system that uses new, motion sensor technology found in smart phones and Wii video gaming systems ...

Other created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Life and activity monitor' provides portable, constant recording of vital signs

Researchers have developed a type of wearable, non-invasive electronic device that can monitor vital signs such as heart rate and respiration at the same time it records a person's activity level, opening ...

Medical research created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New sleep apnea device may reduce cost, time required for diagnosis

(Medical Xpress) -- UT Arlington bioengineering researchers have designed an innovative, ultrasonic sensor system that can accurately detect whether a person suffers from sleep apnea without the inconvenience or cost associated ...

Sleep apnea created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0