An attitude of preparedness, as well as proactive action, are essential for taking good care of our health. By taking the right precaution, and being prepared always, we can handle a medical emergency to the best of our ability. And the medical industry has been coming up with ingenious innovations, that are completely transforming the healthcare game. Designers have been coming up with new and improved, life-saving medical designs that not only boost medical care but also relieve some of the pressure from our tireless medical force. From a device that can smell diseases on your breath to a smart ring designed especially for women and their health – these innovations are upping the medical arena.
1. Transcutaneous Oxygen Sensor
Named the Transcutaneous Oxygen Sensor, this wearable medical device is a functional gadget that performs its duties, while being aesthetically ideal as well. The gadget is used for the accurate detection of blood oxygen levels of the skin issue, and the underlying vessels and capillaries. Created for ASON Co. Ltd., the device is created for the mass consumer market, and will probably hit it in a few years. It utilizes luminescent gas sensing and soft electronics technology to produce the readings.
2. DiagNoze
Dubbed DiagNoze, this portable diagnostic tool is designed to ‘smell’ disease by analyzing your breath. The innovative gadget reads the volatile organic compounds in your breath, identifying and analyzing the biomarkers for different diseases including tuberculosis. DiagNoze works to provide real-time and portable diagnostics that can be accessed anytime anywhere, helping to tackle the healthcare issues in developed and underserved areas. The tool is amped with next-generation machine intelligence with NASA-derived sensor tech.
3. Syntropic’s Headset
Designed by the Vienna-based startup Syntropic Medical, this device uses light-based brain stimulation to provide a drug-free solution for those wanting to overcome depression. Using goggles light is shone into the eyes, while a head-worn apparatus observes and measures the effects. This device is based on the ideology that light therapy can be used to improve neuroplasticity. The innovative design is an excellent alternative for those who didn’t get satisfying results with antidepressants and other traditional treatments.
4. MedWand
Named the MedWand, this handheld medical device lets you book remote appointments with doctors! The unique device lets doctors perform medical examinations over the internet, anytime anywhere. It also facilitates real-time monitoring and recording of vitals such as core temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pulse rate, electrocardiogram and more. The device can be used to offer high-definition otoscopic, dermatoscopic, and oropharynx images as well. It can also capture multiple 3rd party vitals like weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
5. Evie Smart Ring
Meet the Evie Smart Ring – a thoughtfully designed wearable for women! Evie is a medical-grade health wearable for women, amped with a variety of features to help women track their health. The wearable can track your health, menstrual cycle, and activity, and monitor your sleep quality. It is intended for women, featuring an open and flexible construction, so it fits well and feels comfortable to wear throughout the day. Evie merges and personalizes data to offer you a reading on how to better achieve your goals.