LED face masks are popular but costly at-home beauty products claiming to improve skin. Experts confirm their efficacy for collagen production and elasticity with consistent use, though blue light can worsen hyperpigmentation. A reviewer tests various models, recommending top picks while cautioning against expensive, poorly designed, or subscription-locked devices.
China is prioritizing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI), designating the technology as a 'future industry.' Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink, Chinese startups like Neuracle Medical Technology and BrainCo are developing devices that read brain signals without surgery, focusing initially on medical applications like prosthetics and rehabilitation.
New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests, a spit test and a gut signal test, to speed up endometriosis diagnosis, potentially cutting long waiting times for patients.
New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests for quicker endometriosis diagnosis: a spit test for genetic material and a gut electrical signal test. These aim to cut long waiting times and diagnostic delays for the painful condition affecting one in 10 women.
Meta introduces Brain2Qwerty v2, a non-invasive AI system that translates brain activity into text with 61% word accuracy, aiding those with communication impairments due to brain lesions.
LED face masks are gaining popularity for skin concerns, but experts advise skepticism due to cost. While not miracle cures, they can promote collagen, improve elasticity, and smooth skin with consistent use. Research dates back to the 1990s, but blue light may worsen hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones.
MIT researchers have developed a non-invasive device that uses ultrasound waves to regulate heart rhythm. Tested successfully on animals with heart rhythm disorders, the technology aims to replace traditional pacemakers and could be used for long-term monitoring and stimulation of other organs.
A 71-year-old man in Taiwan was diagnosed with stage II prostate cancer and opted for the non-invasive 'HIFU knife' treatment. The procedure, which uses focused ultrasound to destroy cancer cells, resulted in a quick recovery with preserved urinary and sexual function, significantly improving his quality of life.
A trial at the University of Oxford has shown that an experimental radiotracer called maraciclatide can successfully detect endometriosis through a non-invasive scan. The study of 19 women found the scan aligned with surgical diagnosis in 16 cases with no false positives. Currently, women in England wait an average of 9 years 4 months for diagnosis, which requires invasive surgery. If confirmed in larger trials, the scan could transform diagnosis and treatment of this condition affecting one in 10 women.
Neurable, a non-invasive brain-computer interface company, announced plans to license its mind-reading technology to consumer wearable manufacturers across health, athletic, productivity, and gaming industries. The company uses EEG sensors and AI to analyze cognitive performance without requiring brain surgery, distinguishing it from invasive competitors like Neuralink. Neurable raised $35 million in Series A funding in December and already partners with HP's HyperX for gaming headsets and iMotions for research. CEO Ramses Alcaide says the company follows HIPAA standards, encrypts and anonymizes user data, and only uses neural data for AI training with explicit user consent for specific experiments.
Chinese biomedical companies deploying cutting-edge technologies are emerging as serious competitors to Western dominance in the race to treat Parkinson’s disease, in a market that could reach US$16 billion over the next decade. The firms are developing a range of approaches – from autologous cell therapies made from a patient’s own cells and ready-made cell products to gene therapies and non-invasive ultrasounds – although many of these candidates are still in early-stage trials. Many patients...
