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Defence Therapeutics launches new AccuTOX lung cancer treatment
Defence Therapeutics Inc., a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in the development of immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to report the start...
Therapeutic games can improve working memory in older adults
A new study by the University of Birmingham has discovered that older adults could improve working memory by playing online therapeutic games.
Working memory is...
Secop Group and B Medical Systems announce cold chain solution partnership
A new agreement between Secop Group and B Medical Systems will provide new cold chain solutions for the transportation of vaccines, biospecimens and temperature-sensitive...
Can virtual reality help treat depression in young people?
In a new clinical trial, researchers from the Open University of Catalonia are investigating the efficacy of virtual reality as a treatment for depression...
Five new technologies could revolutionise Parkinson’s disease
NICE has recommended five technologies that can help monitor people with Parkinson’s disease, improving symptom management and quality of life.
Wearable devices with sensors that...
Dual action on wound infection from Colzyx
With its innovative technology that can simultaneously fight wound infection and actively promote healing, Colzyx is revolutionising approaches to wound care.
Treating acute and chronic...
Thermal imaging could improve hand hygiene in hospitals
A new study has found that portable thermal imaging cameras may improve hand hygiene in health care professionals.
The pilot study, which was published in...
Empowering people across integrated care systems through digital technology
The Digital Healthcare Council outlines why we need to empower people with digital technology that makes a difference to patients.
In the UK, there is...
Lithium levels can now be measured without blood tests
Scientists have reported the invention of a tiny sensor that can detect lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip.
Lithium is used...
Smart contact lenses potentially detect cancer biomarkers
Scientists have developed contact lenses that can capture and detect exosomes, which could be cancer biomarkers.
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed...
Azenta announces acquisition of B Medical Systems
Azenta Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire B Medical Systems, a market leader in temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions.
In an exciting development, Azenta...
Continuous glucose monitoring tech now available to all NHS diabetes patients
NHS England has secured a new cut-price deal that ensures that all Type 1 diabetes patients are now eligible for cutting-edge continuous glucose monitoring...
University of Oxford pioneer air-powered prosthetic hand
A research team at the University of Oxford has developed groundbreaking prosthetic hand technology powered by the user’s breathing.
The cutting-edge air-powered prosthetic hand represents...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 22
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 22, which features fascinating expert insights in the fields of public health, Alzheimer's disease, antimicrobial resistance, women’s health, nutrition,...
Are drones the future of delivering COVID-19 tests?
Researchers analysed whether drone delivery is an efficient method of delivering COVID-19 tests to limit contact between the public.
Texas A&M University School of Public...
Capturing mental illness indicators with Artificial Intelligence
An innovation by Georgia State University in Artificial Intelligence could capture novel brain patterns associated with mental illness.
New research by Georgia State University’s TReNDS Center could...
16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS app
New figures from NHS Digital confirm that 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS App last year.
The NHS App has recorded over...
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;...
