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ONWARD unveil involvement in groundbreaking spinal cord injury trial
Medical technology experts ONWARD has announced it has completed enrolment in the Up-Lift study, an initiative aiming to advance treatment for spinal cord injury.
ONWARD...
Birmingham Biotech: Innovating COVID-19 testing and technologies
Michael Hsu, Managing Director of Birmingham Biotech, details how the company’s unique business model has facilitated the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge COVID-19...
Eliminating drain-based biofilms in the healthcare sector
Infection prevention specialists, GAMA Healthcare, discuss the burden of drain-based biofilms and how these can be tackled in healthcare.
Are we throwing our best antibiotics...
Treating OCD symptoms using electric brain signals
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition causing neurotic thoughts and compulsive behaviours. OCD symptoms include persistent obsessive thoughts and unpleasant compulsions...
Ensuring safe health products with United States Pharmacopeia testing
Microbiological testing specialists Nova Biologicals dissect how United States Pharmacopoeia testing protocols help ensure that medical devices and pharmaceuticals meet the optimal standards for...
Prioritising hydration in care homes with Aquarate technology
Aquarate is supplying care homes across the country with its simple yet innovative smart cup to revolutionise the way hydration is monitored within care.
Aquarate...
Exploring the implementation of wearable technology devices in healthcare
Professor Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Fellow and Professor of Electronics and Nanoengineering at the University of Glasgow, discusses the growing importance of wearable technology.
Due to...
Cutting-edge face shield destroys SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria
A team of researchers based in Spain have developed an innovative face shield that effectively deactivates SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria.
The groundbreaking face shield technology...
Aquarate: Pioneering innovative fluid intake monitoring solutions
In this insightful eBook, Aquarate discuss how their revolutionary fluid intake monitoring technology can help to eradicate the problem of dehydration in the elderly...
How digital is transforming the delivery of preventative care
Stuart Carroll, from Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare, spoke to Health Europa about TEC services and advancements in preventative care.
Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare...
Exploring the benefits of waterless bathing products
Infection prevention company GAMA Healthcare explains how innovative waterless bathing products could help to reduce the risk of infection transmission, improve patient care, and...
Using machine learning to accurately identify genetic syndromes in children
A novel machine learning technology has demonstrated impressive efficiency in detecting genetic syndromes in children, a significant advancement in diagnosing a plethora of disorders.
In...
‘Smart’ shirt developed to monitor heart metrics using nanotube fibres
Researchers have developed ‘smart clothing’ which is able to monitor heartrate and take a continual electrocardiogram (EKG) of the wearer.
A team of engineers from...
Drones could increase survival chances for cardiac arrest patients, study suggests
In a first-of-its-kind pilot project, drones have proved successful in delivering defibrillators to cardiac emergencies.
The study, carried out by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, found...
Using sensor technology and the Romberg test to detect elderly fall risk
The experts from Ainone discuss how the Romberg test and sensor technology can help to reduce fall risk in the elderly population.
Fall risk is...
Digital transformation in social care could bring £127m in improvements
A drive to increase the use of digital technology in social care in England is expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits, NHS...
Interactive VR system could improve MRI experience for anxious patients
Researchers have developed a virtual reality (VR) system designed to help ease anxieties during MRI scans.
The interactive VR technology has been created by researchers...
The benefits of embracing digital technology in chronic pain management
BioWaveGO medical consultant Dr Dominic Hegarty highlights the need for greater access to neuromodulation devices for chronic pain treatment.
The pandemic has highlighted the need...
Investments in innovation to transform the healthcare sector
Matthias Kroymayer, from MIG Funds, explains how the company is investing in a new future for the healthcare industry.
MIG Funds are leading German venture...
The power of technology in preventative care
Alyson Scurfield, TEC Services Association (TSA), explains how enhancing technology in social care could aid more effective preventative care models and empower individuals and...