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An innovative device for multi-organ failure support
The ADVOS integrated 4-in-1 multi-organ support solution could dramatically improve survival rates of critically ill organ failure patients, including those with COVID-19.
Multi-organ failure (MOF)...
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...
Dissecting the impacts of the pandemic on health and social care workers
Workforce management specialists, Quinyx, outline the findings of their insightful study of how the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our health and social care...
UK scientists develop cutting-edge wound healing technique
A research team based in the UK has designed a novel printing technique that produces an effective skin equivalent, a significant breakthrough in wound...
The medical cold chain and sustainable health systems
Industry pioneer of the medical and vaccine cold chain sectors, B Medical Systems, explores the challenges of achieving sustainability for the future of our...
First long-acting injectable HIV treatment approved by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a new HIV treatment that can be injected rather than taken orally in a...
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...
Innovative solutions for the rapid cooling of blood plasma
Julian Precht of B Medical Systems shares how the company is creating vital solutions to improve the quality of Fresh Frozen Plasma and its...
High-risk surgery: stabilising blood pressure and improving patient safety
Due to the burning issue of significant mortality and morbidity following high-risk surgery in Europe, the Improving Patient Outcomes (ImPrOve) think tank outlines the...
Predicting epileptic seizures with innovative wrist-worn technology
Wrist-worn smart devices have revolutionised how millions of people around the world monitor their health, from heart rate to step count. Now, a team...
Healing from the COVID-19 pandemic with community diagnostic centres
With mounting pressure on NHS services, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Harrison, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers GB&I, outlines the benefits...
Licensing agreed by University of Birmingham for COVID nasal spray
The University of Birmingham has signed a licensing agreement with Birmingham Biotech Ltd to commercialise an anti-viral COVID nasal spray that can offer protection...
UK announce substantial NHS funding to tackle patient waiting times
The UK government has revealed that they will be providing £248m NHS funding to reduce patient waiting lists and enhance diagnostics.
The sizeable NHS funding...
Pilot study finds advantages of whole genome sequencing for children with cancer
A study has found that whole genome sequencing can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options for children with cancer.
A pilot...
Transforming the future of European healthcare systems
Roberto Bertollini, the Honorary President of Health First Europe, discusses what measures need to be implemented to enhance European healthcare systems.
Health First Europe is...
Preventing future pandemics requires UK healthcare system innovation
Leading healthcare boss Graham Ewart, CEO of Direct Healthcare Group (DHG), outlines the challenges faced by the UK’s healthcare system, and how improvements to...
Dealing with dehydration in older adults
Professor Angela Kydd, Clinical Professor in Nursing at Robert Gordon University and NHS Grampian, discusses the impact of dehydration in older adults.
Food and drink...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 19
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 19, which comprehensively investigates the current health landscape, from combatting COVID-19 and tackling healthcare inequalities to women’s health...
Sniffing out COVID-19 with medical detection dogs
Claire Guest, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Medical Detection Dogs, outlines how the charity is training dogs to detect COVID-19.
Medical Detection Dogs...
The future landscape of AI and robotics in healthcare
Paul Kostek, IEEE Senior Member and Principal Systems Engineer with Air Direct Solutions LLC, discusses the potential of AI and robotics within healthcare.
Artificial intelligence...