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Reliable ultra-low freezers for the storage of cancer biomarkers
With solutions specifically designed to optimise the storage of vital samples, B Medical Systems is playing a vital role in cancer biomarker research.
The use...
Is a mobile app the future for insomnia treatment?
Say goodbye to sleeping pills! NICE recommends offering a new form of insomnia treatment using a mobile app.
Sleepio could soon be deployed as an...
New hope for treating cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s patients
Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could revolutionise treatment for cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s patients.
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder characterised by symptoms such as shaking,...
Robotic surgery reduces hospital readmission rates by 52%
New research into robotic surgery highlights the benefits of this technology for patients’ recovery time.
Is robotic surgery the future of healthcare? A new study...
Could you be eligible for a new smartwatch for Parkinson’s disease?
A new smartwatch for Parkinson’s disease will allow doctors to remotely assess their patient's condition in a revolutionary development from the NHS.
In a new...
Conduct disorder in children to be predicted by machine learning
A research study, that recently appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by the journal Elsevier, demonstrated that conduct disorder in children...
Scientists develop a novel smartwatch app to detect AFib
A research team from the American College of Cardiology has developed a smartwatch app to detect AFib, with high levels of accuracy.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Drones within healthcare: the sky is the limit for medical supplies
Paul Kostek, IEEE senior member and systems engineer with Air Direct Solutions explores the revolutionary role of drones in improving the delivery of essential...
New antibody test for MS provides results in just 20 minutes
A team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic has developed a cutting-edge antibody test for multiple sclerosis (MS) that achieves accurate results in around...
NHS Wales announces first-ever national surgical robotics programme
NHS Wales has revealed it is awarding a substantial multi-year contract to CMR Surgical (CMR), a world-leading surgical robotics company, to develop the world’s first...
Harnessing innovation to tackle the burden faced by the healthcare system
CEO of Sky Medical Technology, Bernard Ross, outlines the critical role of the MedTech industry in alleviating the burden faced by the global healthcare...
Eradicating dehydration with Aquarate’s revolutionary monitoring technology
Dehydration in older adults, though easily avoidable, can have detrimental effects on health and wellbeing. Aquarate explains how its fluid monitoring smart cup can...
Mitigating contamination threats with microbial analysis and water testing
Nova Biologicals, a leading microbiological testing service, outlines how microscopic contaminants can be mitigated and contained through microbial analysis methods such as water testing.
Microscopic...
Creating an optimal cold chain storage environment
B Medical Systems details the importance of optimal cold chain storage solutions in order to preserve the integrity of cells and other complex samples.
In...
AI diagnostic tool may enhance detection of oesophageal cancer
Scientists have created a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnostic tool that may advance the detection of oesophageal cancer for people with a condition known...
Utilising light therapy to enhance healing from cancer radiation treatment
The implementation of light therapy potentially increases skin healing from damage caused by cancer radiation therapy by up to 50%.
In a new study pioneered...
VR test may transform the future of cognitive assessment
UK-based research suggests that a virtual reality (VR) test could be employed to assess an individual's cognitive functioning effectively.
A study conducted by a team...
LumiraDx: Fighting antimicrobial resistance with innovative POC testing
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is ever-evolving and perhaps the most dangerous global health threat of modern times, an issue that will require cutting-edge innovation to...
Cutting-edge technique effectively repairs peripheral nerve damage
A collaborative endeavour between Irish researchers and their international partners has devised an innovative method for remedying peripheral nerve damage.
The team that comprises experts...
Whole genome sequencing for newborn screening
Sukhvinder Nijhar Nicklen, Market Development Leader at PerkinElmer, outlines the building blocks of an effective roll-out of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in the UK.
The...
