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Surgeons develop new eyeglass device to display fluoroscopic images

Researchers from Murayama Medical Center, Tokyo, have developed a device that can be attached to everyday eyeglasses to display fluoroscopic images used for surgical...
Bespoke high-performance computing for clinical research

Bespoke high-performance computing for clinical research

Say hello to Proline by Exacta: a new breed of high performance workstations developed with AI, machine learning and data science at its core....
New technology to help hospital recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

New technology to help hospital recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

New technological solutions are to be implemented at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCHT) to help with its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare...
Five trends driving telemedicine market forecast through 2026

Five trends driving telemedicine market forecast through 2026

The rising number of COVID-19 infections across the globe is one of the key factors driving the demand for telemedicine. A report from Global Market...
European Commission extends support for health innovation platform

European Commission extends support for health innovation platform

The European Commission has extended support for the Venture Centre of Excellence programme with the announcement of a €150m financial contribution. EIT Health and the...
Could COVID-19 provide a new target for non-opioid pain relief?

Could COVID-19 provide a new target for non-opioid pain relief?

COVID-19 could provide a new target for non-opioid pain relief according to new research, which has found that the virus can relieve pain. The findings...
Emergency medical supplies market to reach €45.04bn by 2026

Emergency medical supplies market to reach €45.04bn by 2026

The emergency medical supplies market was valued at more than $30.0bn (€25.60bn) in 2019 and is forecast to observe a CAGR of over -17.8%...
‘Silver tech’: the latest health innovations in Europe for overs 60s

‘Silver tech’: the latest health innovations in Europe for overs 60s

The UN International Day of Older Persons is marked each year on 1 October, and this year it is shining a light on the...
Medicinal cannabis may play a significant role during COVID-19

Medicinal cannabis may play a significant role during COVID-19

Early studies indicate that medicinal cannabis may have potential in treating the symptoms of COVID-19. COVID-19 shows no sign of slowing down just yet and...
Drawing electric power from wireless telecommunication signals

Drawing electric power from wireless telecommunication signals

Professor Haruichi Kanaya presents a new renewable energy format suitable for IoT medical monitoring solutions. Monitoring vital information such as body temperature is critical for...
European Health Forum Gastein looks to the future of European healthcare 

European Health Forum Gastein looks to the future of European healthcare 

The 2020 European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) is opening its virtual doors today to inspire solution-orientated discussions on the future of healthcare in Europe. For...
UK poises to take global lead in genomics with new strategy

UK poises to take global lead in genomics with new strategy

A new landmark strategy has been launched that aims to secure the UK as a future global leader in genomics. The new National Genomic Healthcare...
Major trends to bolster hand sanitiser market size over 2026

Major trends to bolster hand sanitiser market size over 2026

The hand sanitiser market is estimated to surpass €3.08bn ($3.6bn) by 2026 as cases of COVID-19 rise worldwide. A new report by Global Market Insights,...
Discovery in groundbreaking study could stop COVID-19 in its tracks

Discovery in groundbreaking study could stop COVID-19 in its tracks

Researchers have discovered a druggable pocket in the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Spike protein that could be used to stop the virus from infecting human cells. The...
UK hospital to receive funding for digital prescribing

UK hospital to receive funding for digital prescribing

Seven hospital trusts will receive funding to introduce digital records and e-prescribing to benefit healthcare staff and patients. The trusts will receive a share of...
Four factors outlining healthcare information technology market trends

Four factors outlining healthcare information technology market trends

The adoption of information technology (IT) in the healthcare market has achieved a tipping point, the impact of which has been felt across the...
Efficient application of telehealth during COVID-19

Efficient application of telehealth during COVID-19

COVID-19 has forced the rapid adoption of new technologies and new ways of delivering care. COVID-19 has seen healthcare practitioners offering virtual patient visits and...
Groundbreaking UK health projects receive government funding

Groundbreaking UK health projects receive government funding

A number of groundbreaking health projects have received £32m in government funding to help transform NHS healthcare delivery. The new projects that will be receiving...
How telehealth technology prevents COVID-19 transmission

How telehealth technology prevents COVID-19 transmission

Doctor Christopher Oseh, freelance medical writer at Kolabtree, explains the role of telehealth in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. The global incidence of coronavirus infection...
Wearable cardiac devices market worth more than €5.43bn by 2026

Wearable cardiac devices market worth more than €5.43bn by 2026

The wearable cardiac devices market was valued at more than $1.2bn (€1.02bn) in 2019 and is likely to expand at a healthy CAGR of...

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