Tag: Ultrasound
Charging pacemaker batteries with ultrasound
Scientists from the South Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) are working on a noninvasive battery recharging system for heart pacemakers, which is a more convenient alternative to surgical replacement once a pacemaker’s battery loses charge. KIST’s implantable ultrasound-powered […]
Dual-mode endoscope combines ultrasound and OCT for uterine assessment
Structural problems in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, could cause infertility, which unfortunately affects about 10-20% of women worldwide. Scientists from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIAT-CAS), have developed a diagnostic […]
