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A Denoising Technique for Multi-Contrast Multi-Coil Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Case No. 2024-233)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a novel MRI denoising technique that enhances image clarity, sensitivity, and precision by significantly reducing distortion and noise. Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is critical for medical diagnosis, but image quality depends on achieving a high signal-to-noise...
Published: 7/2/2025   |   Inventor(s): Holden Wu, Shu-Fu Shih, Zhaohuan Zhang
Keywords(s): Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Processing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Carotid Artery Stenosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hypoxia (Medical), Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical Physics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pathology, Medical Device, medical device cardiac monitoring, Medical Devices and Materials, Medical diagnostics, Medical Imaging, MRI, multi-contrast imaging, Signal-To-Noise Ratio
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI
Intrastromal Lamellar Keratoprosthesis (Artificial Cornea) (Case No. 2025-177)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology have developed an intrastromal artificial cornea implant designed to enhance biointegration and effectively restore vision. Background: Corneal opacities are among the top five causes of blindness worldwide. For patients who are not candidates for conventional corneal transplantation, keratoprosthesis...
Published: 6/16/2025   |   Inventor(s): Seyed Reza Ghaffari Dehkharghani, Anthony Aldave
Keywords(s): Biologic Medical Product, Biomedical Engineering, biomedical implantation, biomedical sensors, diseases of the eye, eye disease, eye motion, eye movement disorders, Eye Surgery, eye tracking, Glaucoma, macular corneal dystrophy, Macular Degeneration, Medical Device, Medical Imaging Eyepiece, on-eyelid sensor, Ophthalmic antibiotics, Ophthalmology, Other Polymers, Polymers, Prosthetics, Transplant, Transplant Rejection, transplant surgery
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology
Method, system, and apparatus of metabolic optical coherence tomography
NU 2013-083 INVENTORS Vadim Backman* Hao Zhang Ji Yi Wenzhong Liu SHORT DESCRIPTION A novel system employing dual-band coherence tomography, this invention quantitatively images tissue metabolism by measuring blood oxygen saturation and flow in vivo. BACKGROUND Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a cornerstone non-invasive imaging modality...
Published: 6/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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: 6/10/2025   |   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: 7/3/2025   |   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: 6/10/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Consumer product, Devices, Engineering, Health IT, Medical device
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Self-powered, bioresorbable drug release systems
NU 2023-045 INVENTORS John Rogers* Colin Franz* Yamin Zhang SHORT DESCRIPTION Northwestern and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researchers have developed a novel, self-powered, bioresorbable drug delivery system that enables light-controlled, targeted drug release without the need for surgical removal post-treatment. BACKGROUND Current drug delivery systems...
Published: 6/19/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Biomaterials, Cancer/Oncology, Drug delivery, Infectious disease, Medical device, Therapeutics
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Bioresorbable, wireless, and battery-free electrotherapy system for wound healing and monitoring in diabetes
NU 2022-079 INVENTORS Guillermo Ameer* John Rogers* Joseph Woojin Song Han Jun Ryu SHORT DESCRIPTION A revolutionary bioresorbable, wireless, and battery-free electrotherapy system designed for effective wound healing and monitoring in diabetic patients. BACKGROUND Diabetes is a highly prevalent disease, affecting 1 in 3 Americans. Diabetes is associated...
Published: 6/10/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Diabetes, Electronics & Circuits, Materials, Medical device, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Wireless, Miniaturized Sensing Platforms for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
­LUNU 2023-223 INVENTORS John Rogers* Arun Sharma* Surabhi Madhvapathy Matthew Bury SHORT DESCRIPTION Miniaturized, implantable temperature sensors for real-time, minimally invasive monitoring of inflammatory bowel diseases. BACKGROUND Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects over 10...
Published: 6/10/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Autoimmune disease, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Devices, Diagnostics, Electronics & Circuits, Gastrointestinal and Hepatic disease, Healthcare, Medical device, Obesity, Sensors, Wireless
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
Wireless, Implantable Catheter-type Oximeter Designed for Cardiac Oxygen Saturation
LUNU 2020-226 INVENTORS John Rogers* Wei Lu Joseph Forbess Zhi-Dong Ge SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology introduces a wireless, miniaturized, implantable catheter-type oximeter designed to offer real-time monitoring of intravascular oxygen levels for post-cardiothoracic surgery care. BACKGROUND Accurate, real-time monitoring of intravascular oxygen...
Published: 6/10/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): Biomedical, Cardiology and Cardiovascular disease, Devices, Diagnostics, Medical device, Optics, Sensors, Wireless
Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT
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