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Cutting-edge wearable technology monitors Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Portuguese researchers have pioneered a wearable system called iHandUapp that expertly tracks a patient’s Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
iHandUapp is developed by INESC TEC and consists of...
Could a virtual reality app reduce common phobias?
A new trial discovers that a virtual reality app could potentially help sufferers of common phobias like dogs and spiders.
Associate Professor Cameron Lacey, from...
Is Artificial Intelligence the future of diagnosing prostate cancer?
Researchers in Sweden are investigating the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnosing prostate cancer for real-world clinical applications.
Diagnosing prostate cancer can be problematic;...
Mixed reality technology – the future of medical training?
A University of Cambridge project will potentially transform the future of how medical professionals are trained, utilising mixed reality technology to train doctors and...
Could live streaming trauma scenes help the NHS make informed decisions?
A new feasibility study will examine whether live streaming trauma scenes will help the NHS decide what help is needed.
Researchers, clinicians and patient public...
Smart global healthcare and the future of MedTech
The future of MedTech and healthcare is in our hands and in our homes, writes Angelica Kohlmann, Founder of Bloom Diagnostics.
Whether it’s our phones,...
Groundbreaking smart implant monitors healing from spinal fusion surgery
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering have developed a cutting-edge smart implant to monitor a patient's progress from spinal fusion...
Diversifying care delivery with digital healthcare technology
Badri Wadawadigi discusses how current and emerging digital healthcare technologies are being optimised to improve care delivery and the importance of tailoring solutions to...
WHO launches new UV index app to reduce skin cancer cases
SunSmart Global UV app provides localised information about the UV index and promotes sun safety to reduce the burdens of skin cancer and eye...
Single brain scan revolutionises early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
An early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis is typically difficult to identify, but new machine learning technology could change this.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, amplifying...
Computer tool tracks stroke rehabilitation to improve recovery
New computer technology can accurately track the progress of stroke rehabilitation, boosting recovery for the patient.
New research indicates that a sensor-equipped computer programme can...
Removing barriers to create digital healthcare services that work for everyone
Trilly Chatterjee of NHS Digital outlines the benefits of digital healthcare services in improving delivery of care.
For several years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Largest ever funding for MRI scanner awarded to UK university
The University of Nottingham has been awarded £29.1 million to develop the UK’s most powerful MRI scanner as a national facility.
The investment will help...
Health inequalities found in access to insulin pumps
A team of US researchers has identified that there are still significant disparities in access to life-saving insulin pumps among youth patients with type...
Meeting the demand for blood storage and transportation solutions
B Medical Systems, a global leader in cold chain and medical refrigeration products, predicts that there will be a surge in need for blood...
VR cycling technology reduces mental health issues in elderly people
A new study performed by Motitech has discovered that virtual reality (VR) cycling technology can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in elderly care home...
How point-of-care testing is optimising cardiovascular and diabetes care
Abbott reflects on the anticipated uptake in rapid, point-of-care technology in cardiovascular and diabetes primary care and proposes steps to smooth the transformation from...
Innovative mobile app effectively combats childhood obesity
A Karolinska Institutet study has revealed that a mobile app developed by Evira may be an effective method for treating childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity is...
Innovative AI technology identifies COVID-19 lung damage
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can accurately diagnose COVID-19 lung damage.
The...
New guidelines for improving AI in medicine
New reporting guidelines will ensure early studies on AI in medicine will provide the relevant data needed.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is the use...