Hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures with over 20 million performed each year worldwide. Current meshes are supplied in limited sizes, requiring pre-operative trimming and creating unnecessary inventory surplus. These limitations increase the risk of recurrence, post-operative complications, and patient discomfort. Additionally hospitals face excess waste and financial losses from unused/expired…

Validation of core needle biopsy (CNB) devices currently relies on the use of fresh porcine tissue (shoulder, kidney, and connective tissue) which presents significant drawbacks for laboratory testing. Biological tissues inherently vary in mechanical properties and decay rapidly over time leading to inconsistent results, leaving room for improved test evaluation models. To address these challenges,…

The increasing prevalence of skin tears among elderly populations presents a significant clinical challenge, particularly in long-term care settings where fragile skin and reduced mobility elevate injury risk. These wounds not only compromise patient comfort and quality of life but also increase the likelihood of infection, prolong healing time, and raise healthcare costs. Current interventions…

Our concept works to prevent image disturbances in pathology scans by automating the Coverslipping process. The design will reproduce the slide preparation process using robotic automation, applying the appropriate PBS solution and a coverslip. CND Life Sciences aids in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s through skin biopsy to successfully provide a diagnosis before clinical onset. Current…

Silicone transfer solutions currently on the market are expensive, lack the adaptability to work with different batches or kinds of silicone, or require manual labor that ultimately produces waste that drives up the price of medical-grade silicone devices. Transferring silicone remains an arduous task, but it is required for many businesses, whether it is a…

Medical documentation is vital in the healthcare setting; however, completing this documentation is a time-consuming process that prevents medical professionals from focusing on other tasks and assisting patients. ORAI Solutions has developed the operating room charting assistant (ORCA), which automatically charts surgical data, utilizing voice data during surgery, allowing medical staff to reduce time spent…

Extremely high temperatures in Phoenix lead to a proportionally larger amount of heatstroke cases. EMS staff must treat patients in mobile ice baths, requiring quick and accurate core temperature readings. Current thermometers lack the accuracy, speed, and temperature ranges necessary for early intervention. More accurate esophageal thermometers are difficult to position during field airway management,…

Eye-related complaints are increasingly prevalent in emergency departments, where access to ophthalmologists is often limited. This gap can delay diagnosis and treatment, particularly for conditions requiring timely evaluation. A rapid, accessible method for capturing and sharing diagnostic-quality eye images would improve triage efficiency and support remote clinical decision-making in both hospital and resource-limited settings. TeleVision…

Calcinosis, a debilitating complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc), affects up to 40% of patients and is typically identified only after symptom onset, when tissue damage and pain have already progressed. Current diagnostic workflows rely on reactive, high-cost imaging modalities such as MRI or CT, creating barriers to early detection and limiting routine screening in outpatient…

Each year, millions of patients undergo radiation treatment utilizing medical linear accelerators (linacs) due to their noninvasiveness and submillimeter precision. Although linacs offer innovative and advanced treatment plans, some mechanical QA procedures remain subjective due to human error. One of these being the verification of the optical distance indicator and vertical offset between the linac…