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Better control of blood sugar for diabetics with two-in-one injection
An experimental two-in-one insulin injection has been created to help diabetics gain better control of their blood sugar.
The injection, developed by researchers at Stanford...
Digital epidemiology: the ethics of using health data in a pandemic
COVID-19 has forced the rapid adoption of digital healthcare – from telehealth to remote monitoring. Digital epidemiology is an area of technological adoption in...
Cerebriu: machine learning for diagnostic medical imaging
Cerebriu’s pioneering Cerebriu Apollo technology aims to scale up clinical support through faster personalised diagnostic medical imaging.
While Danish medical technology provider Cerebriu is only...
Discover how AI can help with early detection of glaucoma
A new test combined with Artificial Intelligence is able to detect glaucoma progression up to 18 months earlier than current tests.
Glaucoma, the leading global...
Discover the new 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
Ventilators are currently in short supply across the world as healthcare systems race to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. Now, a research collaboration has...
EUPHA: Europe must prepare for an ageing population
The European Public Health Association has put together a collection of papers that have been published in the European Journal of Public Health in...
Blueprints for better healthcare: tackling supply demand with open source
A new study has highlighted how free, open source hardware and 3D printing can help global healthcare systems tackle the demand for health supplies...
Drug candidate as potential therapy for cytokine release syndrome
Preclinical proof of concept of PPP003 – a synthetic cannabinoid drug – has been put forward as potential therapy in the battle against COVID-19...
EIB invests €5bn to support medical technology and health research
The European Investment Bank has announced €5bn in funding to support businesses and medical technology in Europe.
The European Investment Bank has approved €5bn of...
Could virtual reality ease the burden of coronavirus isolation?
New research highlights how virtual reality could help ease the burden of the coronavirus crisis.
Social isolation can have a huge psychological impact. A new...
How technology is addressing modern healthcare challenges
In this article software and robotics expert, Dr Antonio Espingardeiro, Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, discusses ‘the need for adaptable...
New microneedle vaccine could expand global immunisation capabilities
A new microneedle vaccine delivery system has been developed that has the potential to improve cellular immune responses in patients and expand global immunisation...
UK coronavirus policy putting people in vulnerable category at risk
According to a new paper the UK’s coronavirus policy does not protect those aged between 60 and 69 who are at increased risk of...
Discover the open source, low-cost ventilator for areas with limited means
A group of scientists and researchers have designed a open source, low-cost ventilator to be used in areas that have limited means within their...
EU Commission launches coronavirus data platform for researchers
The European Commission, together with several partners, has now launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform to enable the rapid collection and sharing of available research data...
HSE advises healthcare workers to ensure RPE is correctly fitted
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wants to ensure all healthcare workers are protected through the proper fitting of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
Britain’s national...
European Patients’ Rights Day: nurses delivering direct patient care
Every year the annual European Patient’s Right Day is celebrated on April 18 – learn about the importance of this for patient care and...
New tool can help predict risk of death for dementia patients
A new tool has been designed that can predict risk of death for dementia patients, as well as potential admission to a long-term care...
Telehealth and coronavirus: reducing the impact of the pandemic
In a time of restricted movement, caring for patients can pose a number of challenges. However, telehealth is revolutionising how we practice care, and...
ViroteaVR: virtually exploring the world
Ivan Perlesi, founder of Virotea, tells HEQ about the benefits of VR in care.
Swedish technology innovator Virotea has developed a pioneering virtual reality (VR)...