#medical-devices

Engineers at UC San Diego have developed a soft wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus and umbilical cord for hours, potentially improving care in high-risk pregnancies.

Penn State researchers say a soft, 3D-printed bioelectronic implant eased high blood pressure in a rodent model while reducing tissue damage around the device.

Engineers at Northwestern University have built a bandage-like wireless device that measures five physiological signals at once to detect stress and discomfort in real time.

Researchers report a microneedle-based approach designed to detect subtle changes in how the liver and kidneys handle medicines, pointing to a possible new tool for real-time drug monitoring.

An IEEE Spectrum opinion piece argues that exoskeletons and brain-computer interfaces should now be judged less by controlled demos and more by whether they deliver durable value in the messy conditions of real-world use

A new blueprint argues that faster-moving cardiac implant technology now requires a more holistic approach to lead management and patient safety across the full life of a device.

Researchers at Saarland University are developing fracture implants that sense how bone repair is progressing and mechanically respond with changes in stiffness or micro-movements designed to support regeneration.

Researchers have published the first international consensus on how robotic systems for stroke thrombectomy should be designed, tested and evaluated.

A new CMS proposal would repeal a pathway that lets breakthrough medical devices receive supplementary payments, potentially tightening reimbursement for a closely watched class of products.

A late-breaking presentation at EHRA 2026 says left bundle branch area pacing is an effective and practical option for cardiac resynchronization, with the potential to reduce repeat surgeries and shorten implant times.

Researchers say work on sensor-equipped knee replacements is advancing toward a future in which patients could check implant stress with a phone-based app.

Engineers have developed surgical sutures embedded with a controlled-release drug delivery system that can administer anti-inflammatory medication directly at wound sites for weeks after surgery, potentially replacing systemic oral medication regimens.

The US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to relax emissions limits for ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize medical devices that is also classified as a human carcinogen, prompting serious concern from health advocates.

Engineers are developing a new generation of electronic capsules that can navigate the gastrointestinal tract, release drugs at precise locations, and even collect tissue samples for diagnosis. The technology promises to replace invasive procedures with a pill you simply swallow.