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Non-invasive selective thermal stimulation (STS) for thermoregulation enhancement
Background
Maintaining optimal core temperature is vital for overall health, from everyday comfort to medical interventions like therapeutic hypothermia. However, existing methods often involve invasive procedures or have limitations. Dr. Kenneth R. Diller and his team have developed a 2D resistance temperature detector (RTD) for measuring the average...
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Knitted strain sensor for pharyngeal rehabilitation
Problem
Dysphagia, or swallowing dysfunction, affects 9.5 million people in the United States. Dysphagia poses significant risks including malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and death. Dysphagia is associated with diseases including stroke, muscular dystrophy, and throat cancer. The impact of dysphagia extends beyond physical discomfort,...
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Wireless e-tattoo for ambulatory monitoring of cardiovascular health
Background
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the United States and the world, with hundreds of billions of dollars spent on treating CVD. Heart diseases kill 700,000 people in the United States and nearly four million in the world every year. Early-stage discovery of CVD is critical to treatment preventing fatalities and...
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Wearable long-lasting EEG electrodes
Problem
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a widely used method to monitor brain activity. EEG uses electrodes that detect electrical activity within the brain that provides crucial information about neurological function. Conventional EEG systems with wired electrodes are used in clinical and laboratory settings, limiting utility and long-term monitoring....
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Haptic simulator for trocar insertion
Problem
Laparoscopic surgery is safer, less invasive, and more cost-effective than open-surgery techniques. Laparoscopic surgeons access the area they are operating on by inserting ports called trocars into the patient’s abdomen, providing a hole that surgical instruments can pass though. Trocar insertion procedures are one of the leading causes...
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Portable, mobile pediatric exercise unit
Problem
Pediatric neurotherapy needs to be a continuously motivating, immersive experience. Current exercise paradigms restrict movement to a small area, or if mobile, restricts body movement significantly. Both situations limit the ability of the child to interact with the environment to introduce an enriching experience necessary for recovery. The...
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In vivo sensors using cerium nanoparticles
New electrode reduces material cost and extends operational life of glucose monitoring sensors Background The global market for electrode-based blood glucose test strips is $5 billion a year and steadily growing.1 Competition in this market is fierce, especially with the introduction of generic test strips and commodity pricing. Most commercially available...
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Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device
Accessible, safe, and reversible IUD for better women’s health careProblem statementAbout 50% of U.S. pregnancies are unintended (UP) and can cost the U.S. government up to $21B yearly. UP within two years of a previous childbirth can lead to enhanced risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. They can also indirectly impact education and career...
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Fibrosis-free microfluidic meshwork implant for treating glaucoma
BackgroundGlaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world and affects almost three million people in the United States alone. The primary treatment option is to reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by fluid buildup in the affected eye, which is frequently accomplished by surgery to create an outflow of the accumulated fluid....
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