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Study reveals top-performing point-of-care COVID-19 tests
A new study has revealed the top-performing point-of-care COVID-19 tests that meet the recently published World Health Organization (WHO) "desirable" Target Product Profile (TPP)...
Detecting burnout through sweat with a wearable sensor
A newly developed wearable sensor could soon help to detect whether someone has reached the point of ‘burnout’ by measuring cortisol levels in sweat.
The...
New spinal improvement partnership aims to ensure patient safety
A new spinal improvement partnership in the UK aims to ensure medical products are safe and effective for patients.
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust...
Remote blood pressure management effective and low-cost
Remote monitoring of blood pressure can offer personalised support and can result in better hypertension management than face-to-face consultations according to a new study.
A...
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...
Cumberlege review: law firm seeks redress and accountability
Global law firm PGMBM has welcomed the publication of the Cumberlege review, an independent report into the safety and side-effects of treatments recommended and...
Developing soft and flexible biocompatible electronic devices
Currently, medical devices used for pacemakers and implants are clunky, rigid, and non-biocompatible. Now, scientists are one step closer to developing soft and flexible...
A paradigm shift in impairment testing for cannabis: The DRUID® App
Introducing DRUID (DRiving Under the Influence of Drugs) the public health app testing for cannabis - measuring your level of competency essential to skillful...
Discover the new brain stimulation treatment for depression
Patients are now being offered a new medically approved brain stimulation headset that could be the new treatment for depression – could this have...
Use of mechanical resuscitation devices are rising – but do we need them?
Despite significant cost and minimal evidence that mechanical resuscitation devices benefit patients, the devices are being used more often than ever.
The research, published in...
The digital anatomy 3D printer: Bringing ultra-realistic simulation and realism to models
The days of using cadavers or animals for medical training and surgical preparation may be numbered with Stratasys digital anatomy 3D printer.
3D printing leader...
Light therapy: laying groundwork for personalised medical technology
Researchers have demonstrated a new technology for gauging the effectiveness of light therapy to synchronise human circadian rhythms.
University of New Mexico researchers and their...
Innovative battery technology for wearable healthcare devices
The Director of Jenax Inc. explains the medical applications of J.Flex, a truly flexible battery that fits into the world of wearable healthcare devices.
Jenax...
Vascular closure devices market is expected to reach $1,286m (~€1,154m) by 2026
Did you know that the global vascular closure devices market was valued at $705m in 2017 and is expected to reach $1286m by 2026?
The...
Brain computer interface – the rising adoption of wearable medical devices
Explore the current and upcoming trends regarding brain computer interface, the device that can help to create a pathway between the brain and surrounding...
Automated cell counters will witness rigorous demand with high prevalence of aids and cancers
Automated cell counters are electronic devices that can automatically count the cells of humans, animals, plants, as well as cells of other origins -...
Progressive muscle relaxation: can a smartphone app help relax migraines?
According to NYU School of Medicine, migraine sufferers who used a smartphone-based progressive muscle relaxation technique at least twice a week experienced fewer headache...
Mindmore is transforming neurocognitive care with technology
Discover how Mindmore is making neurocognitive care and screening more efficient and more reliable.
By digitising traditional paper and pencil-based tests, Mindmore's unique technology helps...
Learn about the launching of healthcare technologies into the NHS
Professor Wendy Tindale, of the NIHR Devices for Dignity MedTech Cooperative, shares her thoughts about the world of healthcare technologies.
The National Institute for Health...
OXIMONITOR: a medical revolution in circulatory failure
Alison Sundset introduces the ODI Medical OXIMONITOR, the first non-invasive medical monitoring system providing accurate prognosis for patients with circulatory failure.
Diseases and conditions where...