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A NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTICS PLATFORM FOR MEASURING GLUCOSE LEVELS IN SALIVA
NU 2017-094 Inventors Vinayak P. Dravid* Vikas Nandwana Short Description A non-invasive diagnostic platform for detecting glucose in saliva. Background The glucometer is currently the state-of-the-art technology for at home glucose detection and is based on electrochemical analytics of blood samplings. Patients prick their finger and transfer...
Published: 5/25/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Diabetes, Diagnostics, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Intraoperative Neuromuscular Monitoring via Soft, Skin-Mounted Wireless Devices
NU 2017-108 INVENTORS John Rogers* SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology introduces a soft, wireless, skin-mounted device that enables non-invasive, real-time monitoring of neuromuscular function during surgical procedures, reducing patient discomfort and procedural complexity. BACKGROUND Conventional intraoperative neuromuscular monitoring relies...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
A Smart, Compression Stocking Device
NU 2017-066 INVENTORS John Rogers* In Hwa Jung Shuai Xu SHORT DESCRIPTION A smart compression stocking integrating flexible electronic sensors that provide real-time feedback on therapeutic pressure, ensuring optimal compression and improved patient adherence. BACKGROUND Medical compression stockings are widely used to manage venous stasis...
Published: 5/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Consumer product, Devices, Engineering, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
4 Dimensional Mannometry [4DM]
NU 2018-188 INVENTORS John E. Pandolfino* Wenjun Kou Neelesh A. Patankar Dustin Carlson SHORT DESCRIPTION Novel method for generating multiple quantities for evaluating esophagogastric function BACKGROUND Monitoring the function of the upper gastrointestinal tract, referred to as the esophagogastric junction (EGJ), is integral for the diagnosis of...
Published: 5/7/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
A novel preparation for ultra-small polymer-grafted nanobins for the targeted delivery of biomedicines
NU 2013-210 INVENTORS SonBinh Nguyen* Anthony Chipre SHORT DESCRIPTION A method of preparation to increase long-term stability and controlled release for ultra-small polymer-grafted nanobins BACKGROUND Small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) are liposomes in 15 – 50 nm range. These components are of growing interest due to their small size, biocompatibility,...
Published: 3/3/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Biomedical, Devices, Drug delivery, Gene therapy, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Stem Cell Therapy for Bladder Regeneration
NU 2009-021 Inventors Earl Cheng* Arun Sharma* Partha Hota Natalie Fuller Derek Matoka Short Description New method for generating functional bladder tissue grafts from stem cells Abstract Northwestern scientists have developed a novel method for generating functional bladder tissue that can be used to treat a variety of bladder...
Published: 4/4/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Stem cell
Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics, Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Facebit: A Smart Face Mask Platform
NU 2021-253 PRIMARY INVENTOR Josiah Hester SHORT DESCRIPTION A smart face mask platform that collects and analyzes health-relevant metrics BACKGROUND With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries worldwide have enforced mask mandates, requiring people to wear masks in enclosed public spaces. According to a report by Environmental Science...
Published: 4/23/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): COVID-19, Health & Safety, Health IT
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
Bedside Wound Pulse Irrigation
NU 2008-107 and 2010-108 INVENTOR Elliot Hirsch BACKGROUND Chronic wounds pose serious health and economic consequences if not properly treated. Wound care costs are estimated between $5-10 billion annually. Infections in wounds impede treatment; bacteria compete with healing tissue for growth and cause other complications. One current option, such...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Real-Time Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Titration Device
NU 2017-052 INVENTORS Matthieu Kevin Chardon Charles Heckman* Santhanam Suresh* Michael David Johnson ABSTRACT When possible, particularly in pediatric care, regional anesthesia is generally preferred over general anesthesia. However, pediatric regional anesthesia dosing guidelines are mostly unknown and based only on expert conjecture. Further complicating...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Healthcare, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Digitally Adjustable Phrenic Nerve (DAPhNe) Stimulator for Breathing Support
LU​NU 2017-153 INVENTORS Matthew R Glucksberg* Debra E Weese-Mayer* Alexey Revinski Kirby D Gong Michelle Wang Emma S Cripe Anthony C Chin SHORT DESCRIPTION A wireless, adjustable, implantable device designed to stimulate the phrenic nerves for artificial breathing life-support. BACKGROUND Patients with respiratory insufficiency disorders but healthy...
Published: 7/3/2024   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device, Pulmonary disease
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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