Medical

Medical electronics need to be designed in a manner that these not only provide accurate health data but are also easy to use. This enables quick and efficient diagnosis of ailments....

Electronic devices have revolutionised our lives, in turn, making us totally dependent on these devices. Technology is an integral part of our day-to-day lives. In the present civilization, people all over the...

Non-invasive blood glucose testing makes traditional blood sampling a thing of the past. This technology allows monitoring of blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. There is a precise difference between glucose...

Over the years, innovators have been looking at ways and means of converging digital and medical technologies for creating newer diagnostics and solutions for the healthcare industry. Changes and advancements in...

Myocardial infarction, or simply, heart attack, is one of the major ailments leading to human fatality, especially in a country such as India, due to sedentary lifestyle and diet. It is...

Brain gate is a new technological development in the field of medical electronics that enables people with severe paralysis or neurological problems to live more productively and independently. Brain gate is a...

Three facets of personal healthcare—gait- and posture-related disorders, geriatric care and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders—are set to see important changes, driven by the emergence of sensors-laden smartphones as the centerpiece of...

Use of smartphones for patient care and disease management has led to some very exciting and useful medical innovations In May 2016 India tabled an ambitious mHealth (Mobile Health) resolution at World...

Biosensors are analytical devices that combine a bioreceptor (biological recognition element) and a transducer. The bioreceptor can be organisms, tissues, cells, enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids, etc. It detects the target analyte....

Designing electronic medical devices requires engineers to walk an extra mile. After all, it’s the matter of saving lives! Since accuracy and reliability are crucial for medical equipment, designers have to...