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    (Courtesy of Yuhyun Ji, Purdue University)
    A potential mHealth application is for noninvasive blood hemoglobin quantification and oxygen saturation levels. The easily accessible inner eyelid (palpebral conjunctiva) is used as a sensing site (inset).
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Turn smartphones into mobile healthcare tools

    Justine Murphy
    July 21, 2023
    Healthcare represents a world of opportunity for smartphones when complementing hyperspectral imaging techniques with an AI-based algorithm.
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    Executive Forum

    How deep technology requirements drive optical opportunities

    Jose Pozo
    June 28, 2023
    In this interview, Jose Pozo, Optica’s CTO, talks to Roman Axelrod and Valentyn Volkov, co-founders of XPANCEO, about their vision for the future of “deep tech” development and...
    (Courtesy of Lumicell)
    FIGURE 1. Lumicell’s LUMISIGHT optical imaging agent and direct visualization system assists surgeons in detecting residual cancer after surgery.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Fluorescence imaging system may improve cancer care

    Justine Murphy
    June 12, 2023
    Currently under review by the U.S. FDA, a handheld imaging probe may help surgeons detect residual cancer after surgery via a contrast agent.
    (Courtesy of Leonardo Ayala/DKFZ)
    The newly developed multispectral imaging-AI device (left) makes it possible to visualize functional properties of tissue, compared to conventional devices (right), which only generate an RGB video image.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Keyhole surgery enhanced by AI/multispectral imaging

    Justine Murphy
    April 17, 2023
    As minimally invasive surgeries become more commonplace, a combination AI/multispectral imaging method is laying the groundwork for more personalized, effective disease treatments...
    (Courtesy of Laia Josa Culleré, IQAC-CSIC)
    FIGURE 1. Photopharmacology is a promising approach to treating diseases such as cancer more effectively and with fewer harmful side effects.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Changing the face of cancer treatment with light-controlled drugs

    Justine Murphy
    March 9, 2023
    Photopharmacology, an emerging approach to treating diseases, has the potential to upend conventional tactics for combatting cancer.
    (Photo credit: University of Queensland)
    The new handheld, smartphone-operated near-infrared spectrometer shines infrared light on a person’s skin to detect the presence of malaria.
    Bio&Life Sciences

    Noninvasive technique hastens malaria detection

    Justine Murphy
    Jan. 9, 2023
    A new spectrometer tool could enhance universal surveillance of malaria and someday guide existing efforts to eliminate the disease.
    FIGURE 1. Absorption of water and tissue penetration depth at different wavelengths.
    Lasers & Sources

    Medical applications are a surgical fit for 2 µm lasers

    Cory Boone
    Dec. 14, 2022
    Lasers in this wavelength range have become more stable, efficient, cost-effective, and simple to use than ever before, prompting increased incorporation into medical and surgical...
    Software

    Introduction to LAMPPY - Universal Optical DNA Detection System

    July 28, 2021
    LAMPPY is a compact and reliable instrument capable of detecting pathogens at a fraction of the cost of qPCR machines. LAMPPY is an 8-well system with interchangeable heater blocks...
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    Biomedicine

    Partnership launches self-retaining surgical ring retractor with light

    BioOptics World Editors
    Dec. 16, 2020
    The self-retaining ring retractor with light gives surgeons better access and a clearer view of the surgical site, and eliminates the disadvantages of using overhead lighting ...