Medical
Undergrads invent cell phone screener to combat anemia in developing world
July 25, 2012 10:00 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsCould a low-cost screening device connected to a cell phone save thousands of women and children from anemia-related deaths and disabilities?
Fanless, Mini-ITX motherboard helps support media-heavy applications
July 24, 2012 12:33 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Mini-ITX (170 x 170mm) LV-67I from The BVM Group is based on the NM10 Express Chipset supporting the third generation 32nm dual core Intel Atom N2800 and D2550 64-bit processors running at 1.86 GHz in the FBCGA559 socket. Both are low power devices, the N2800 is rated at
Is YouTube a prescription for vertigo?
July 24, 2012 8:46 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsMINNEAPOLIS – Watching videos on YouTube may be a new way to show the treatment for a common cause of vertigo, which often goes untreated by physicians, according to a study published in the July 24, 2012, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
App aims to improve accessibility for visually impaired
July 23, 2012 8:48 am | by Natasha Baker, Reuters | News | Comments(Reuters) - Whether it is getting off a bus or reading a menu, a new app aims to make life easier for the blind or visually impaired.
UMass Amherst, Harvard experts say better systems needed for medical device cybersecurity
July 20, 2012 8:48 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsMedical devices save countless lives, and increasingly functions such as data storage and wireless communication allow for individualized patient care and other advances. But after their recent study, an interdisciplinary team of medical researchers and computer scientists warn that federal regulators need to improve how they track security and privacy problems in medical devices.
Harvard's Wyss Institute to develop smart suit that improves soldiers' physical endurance
July 19, 2012 2:43 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsThe Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University today announced that it has received a $2.6 million contract (including option) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a smart suit that helps improve physical endurance for soldiers in the field. The novel wearable system would potentially delay the onset of fatigue, enabling soldiers to walk longer distances, and also potentially improve the body's resistance to injuries when carrying heavy loads.
Devices that seek “a small revolution of temperature measurement”, plus other noteworthy products
July 18, 2012 10:41 am | Articles | CommentsHere’s an item that’s been sitting in my “interesting” folder for a while, but thankfully it will still be news for at least a couple more years. Did you know that changes are expected for kelvin? Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB) – the counterpart to NIST in the U.S. -- along with the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM), are determining a new value of the Boltzmann constant, the conversion factor between thermal and mechanical energy. Research groups must rely on a fundamental constant in order to redefine the thermodynamic temperature scale kelvin. According to the PTB, “only if several groups obtain the same result with at least two independent methods will a "water-free" definition of the kelvin become possible.” This news came to my attention via the folks at Mahr Federal, whose MarForm MFU 110 WP reference formtester is being used in the project.
Choose the right sealed switch for harsh environments
July 18, 2012 9:39 am | by Joe Nishiyama, NKK Switches, www.nkkswitches.com | Articles | CommentsFor design engineers, every harsh environment presents its own set of challenges stemming from a host of factors, such as extreme temperatures, water, chemicals, dust, oil and other types of contaminants. Selecting the right electromechanical switch for use in such environments is a critical step.
New material breakthroughs to be presented at Asia event
July 17, 2012 2:00 pm | by Cathleen Thiele, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx | News | CommentsWe are witnessing a rapid multiplication of available conductive materials for printed and large area electronics on the market. The different materials distinguish themselves by their conductivity, particle size, curing conditions, availability and cost. New material breakthroughs for the printed and large area electronics industry will be one of the main topics at IDTechEx's Printed Electronics Asia event, which will take place on October 2-3 in Tokyo, Japan.
Open access science debate shifts to EU after UK government backing
July 17, 2012 8:33 am | by Chris Wickham, Reuters | News | CommentsThe debate over free access to publicly-funded scientific research will shift to the European Commission after the UK government backed a report calling for financial support for researchers to use so-called 'open access' science journals.
Solve 3.3-V relay design issues
July 16, 2012 3:04 pm | by Kalyan Cherukuri, Texas Instruments, www.ti.com | Articles | CommentsToday’s telecommunications industry is trending towards the use of 3.3-V relays in their end applications. Traditionally, only discrete components were available to switch and drive low-voltage relays. Each relay requires one transistor, one resistor, and in some cases a diode. Data routing applications need to switch and drive four-to-seven relays, requiring eight to 21 discrete components. Additionally, these applications often need
NanoCalc systems useful for demanding applications
July 16, 2012 11:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsOcean Optics’ NanoCalc systems utilize spectroscopic reflectometry to accurately determine optical thin film thicknesses for consumer, semiconductor, medical and industrial applications. Customer-designed and new application-ready preconfigured NanoCalc models make it easy to select the optimum system for deep UV to NIR wavelength measurement needs.
Could Wii nunchucks make screen time healthier?
July 16, 2012 9:48 am | by Natasja Sheriff, Reuters | News | CommentsActive video games might help people burn more calories than couch-based screen time, but those who play active games tend to undo most of the difference if there's junk food available, says a new study.
UMD creates new tech for complex micro structures for use in sensors & other apps
July 13, 2012 10:58 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsUniversity of Maryland Chemistry Professor John Fourkas and his research group have developed new materials and nanofabrication techniques for building miniaturized versions of components needed for medical diagnostics, sensors and other applications. These miniaturized components -- many impossible to make with conventional techniques -- would allow for rapid analysis at lower cost and with small sample volumes.
Green power supplies offer high efficiency for medical and industrial applications
July 13, 2012 10:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announced the new GRN series of "green" power supplies. Available in both single and multiple output versions, these energy efficient component power supplies cover the 45, 60, 80, and 110 watt power levels. Complying with the energy saving requirements of the ErP (Energy Related Products) Directive...
Modular power supply is presented as industry’s quietest
July 13, 2012 10:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsExcelsys announced the expansion of their Xgen modular power supply series with new 200 and 400 Watt power chassis featuring only 37.3dBA of acoustic noise over all load conditions, presenting this family as the quietest modular power supply in the market.
Controlling your computer with your eyes
July 13, 2012 9:14 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsMillions of people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than £40.
Drive toward a viable 'City of the Future'
July 12, 2012 4:09 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsThe urbanization of the world continues to evolve – not only in emerging nations, but in the industrialized world like Europe as well. Already more than half of all the earth's inhabitants live in cities; by 2030, it will be 60 percent. As densely populated sites of human cohabitation, cities are ecological and social tinder boxes. Experts believe that the need for urban space will double by 2050. Megacities also generate megaproblems: With an insatiable appetite, they consume energy, raw materials and space – in addition to producing pollutants, wastewater streams and mountains of rubbish. The transportation system is overloaded, resulting in overcrowding, lack of parking and traffic jams.
University of Utah physicists invent 'spintronic' LED
July 12, 2012 3:58 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsSALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2012 – University of Utah physicists invented a new "spintronic" organic light-emitting diode or OLED that promises to be brighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the kinds of LEDs now used in television and computer displays, lighting, traffic lights and numerous electronic devices.
Board mount pressure sensors offer cost-effective, basic performance
July 11, 2012 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced the release of its new Basic Board Mount Pressure Sensors, NBP Series. These are a cost-effective, basic performance, mV output, unamplified, uncompensated, high quality, and high resolution solution for customers seeking high-volume, economical board mount pressure sensors.
Microcontrollers available in any AMD package, speed option
July 11, 2012 9:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsRochester Electronics has continued to manufacture AMD’s 80C188 commercial grade 16-Bit microcontrollers in a 68-pin PLCC package. Utilizing Rochester’s eight-million AMD80C188 die, the 80C188 is available in any original AMD package and speed option. Rochester can also manufacture a lead-free version, which is ideal for newer applications that require modern environmental standards including RoHS.
Transmitter’s 1.8mm thickness is ideal for narrow, flat spaces
July 11, 2012 9:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers USA has introduced their new piezo ceramic MLCT (Multilayer Ceramic Transmitter) series. Its unique simple acoustic multi-layer ceramic construction produces a high output of 80 Db with only 16V low driving voltage. Its milliwatt of power consumption and high conversion efficiency lead to an even broader range of applications.With an overall size of 30 X 20 X 1.5mm, the series is ideal for flat and narrow spaces.
Push-pull connectors promise space and time savings
July 11, 2012 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntelliconnect (Europe) Ltd. announced a complete range push-pull connectors that rival screw and locking types. The company states they offer panel designers space savings since there is no need for a coupling-tool or locking by hand and fast and easy mating and un-mating for
Can robots improve patient care in the ICU?
July 11, 2012 8:50 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsRemote presence robots are used in intensive care units (ICUs) to help critical care physicians supplement on-site patient visits and maintain more frequent patient interactions
India: Enough about Higgs, let's discuss the boson
July 10, 2012 8:46 am | by KATY DAIGLE, AP | News | CommentsWhile much of the world was celebrating the international cooperation that led to last week's breakthrough in identifying the existence of the Higgs boson particle, many in India were smarting over what they saw as a slight against one of their greatest scientists.
