# 101. Fighting Muscle Loss Via Wearables

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2022-12-20
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables-QPH7_6ZO

## Summary

Daniel and Farbode discuss a wearable device developed by researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute to combat muscle atrophy. They detail the 'Magenta' technology, which uses a nitinol shape-memory alloy and biocompatible gel to mechanically stimulate muscles, and explore its potential for treating conditions like MS, ALS, and diabetes. The hosts also review a sponsor case study on how Carecubes used Duro PLM software to manage FDA compliance for its patient isolation units.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor: Carecubes and Duro PLM
- [5:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables#t=312) The Problem of Muscle Atrophy and Mechanotherapy
- [11:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables#t=674) Magenta: Nitinol Shape-Memory Alloy and Adhesive
- [18:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables#t=1103) Ex-Vivo and In-Vivo Testing Results
- [21:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2022-12-20-101-fighting-muscle-loss-via-wearables#t=1281) Wireless Activation via Lasers and Future Applications

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Carecubes (company)
- Duro (tool)
- Harvard Wyss Institute (company)
- Magenta (product)
- Nitinol (material)
- Apple Watch (product)
- Whoop (product)

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