Top 4 New Breakthrough Medical Devices: Live @ DARPATech

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — By their vary nature, DARPA-funded medical devices are a grim, gruesome bunch. They tend to focus on keeping troops alive until they can be evacuated, which also gives such programs a dose of heroism. These are gadgets that run the entire spectrum of treatment, from keeping patients breathing and staunching gushing wounds to helping amputees lead a more normal life. Attention is paid to potential civilian applications, but with casualties continuing to mount in both Iraq and Afghanistan, there's a sense of urgency to these programs—we need them, and right now.

Unfortunately, most of what's on display at DARPATech is still years away from final-phase development. And even if a completed program is considered a success, there's no guarantee anything will be deployed. That said, here are some of the most promising medical devices being presented at the conference, along with their potential impact in the current ongoing conflicts.

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