Miniature Power Plants In Your Body

Photograph by: Handout, Frank Wojciechowski

Researchers at Princeton University have created tiny silicon implants that could one day power pacemakers, cell phones or any device requiring small amounts of power. The implants consist of ceramic strips which, when folded, produce electricity. The device is then sealed in silicone which makes it safe for implantation.

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Health Technology at CES

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which took place last month, is the largest technology trade-show of the year and medical technology certainly made its mark this year. Jonathan Linkous of the American Telemedicine Association discusses the trends in consumer health technology at CES and what it means for the health care industry.

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