SpecialtiesTechnologiesExperts Are Racing to Build Simple and Scalable VentilatorsApril 1, 20207 minsAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the world, a shortage of masks and ventilators has been…
SpecialtiesShould Chloroquine Be Used to Treat Covid-19?March 30, 20206 mins1296 viewsAs the fight against the Coronavirus rages, the debate surrounding the possible use of chloroquine and a derivative,…
CardiologyRoboticsSpecialtiesTechnologiesRobotic Assistance for Coronary AngioplastiesFebruary 12, 20204 mins1049 viewsA cardiologist in Germany has carried out the first percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs or angioplasties with stents), using Robocath’s R-One…
RoboticsTechnologiesCoronavirus: Robots Help with Treatment and CareFebruary 10, 20205 mins1109 viewsAs the deadly new coronavirus continues to spread, robots are being drafted in to help treat sufferers and…
AR/VREventsTechnologiesStarting Well: Innovations at Arab Health January 26, 20204 mins969 viewsThe future of healthcare looks set to be technology-driven as start-ups demonstrate their pioneering products and ground-breaking ideas…
EventsSpecialtiesCES. Take a Seat in a Connected ChairJanuary 21, 20203 mins893 viewsFrench start-up Hygia, present at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, has developed the Hygia Pulse connected chair to…
EventsIoTTechnologiesMEDICA. IoT Is Transforming HealthcareNovember 14, 20196 mins858 viewsFrom wristbands that make diagnoses to patches that detect diseases, monitor data and manage treatment, wearable and IoT…
EventsRehabilitationSpecialtiesTokyo 2020: A Game Changer for Para-AthletesNovember 13, 20192 mins178 viewsAs Paralympians and sports enthusiasts look ahead to Tokyo 2020, many are suggesting the event is already challenging…
Specialized CareSpecialtiesTracking Change: Glasses that Focus AutomaticallyNovember 12, 20193 mins260 viewsEngineers at Stanford University in California have developed a pair of glasses that automatically adjust their focus depending…
RoboticsTechnologiesVideosRobotic Lenses Controlled by MusclesNovember 10, 20193 mins369 viewsSoft robotic lenses that can zoom in and out at the blink of the human eye have been…
EventsRehabilitationSpecialtiesREHACARE. On a Roll with LoopwheelsOctober 9, 20192 mins249 viewsNew lightweight wheels employing revolutionary shock-absorbing technology are significantly reducing vibrations for wheelchair users. Loopwheels, featuring springs…
EventsRehabilitationSpecialtiesREHACARE. Filling UpOctober 2, 20193 mins179 viewsWhen Niall El-Assaad struggled to get his car filled up at petrol stations in the UK he decided…
EventsRehabilitationSpecialtiesREHACARE. Reinventing the WheelOctober 2, 20192 mins159 viewsMobility has been stepped up a gear with the launch of new equipment at REHACARE 2019, in late…
Artificial IntelligenceTechnologiesAI and Aesthetics: Total TransformationJuly 1, 20197 mins368 viewsRobots are removing wrinkles and machines are injecting fillers—the face of aesthetic medicine is changing. Experts across…
LaboratorySpecialtiesHIV Tests from Smart Vending MachinesJuly 1, 20194 mins227 viewsA project to offer free HIV self-testing kits via smart vending machines could soon be piloted in Australia.…
LaboratorySpecialtiesBlood Testing is Undergoing a RevolutionApril 4, 20197 mins201 viewsFrom hand-held labs to non-invasive devices, blood testing is undergoing a revolution. Cutting-edge technology is increasingly being employed in…
3D PrintingIoTTechnologiesA Digital Future for Healthcare in AfricaFebruary 12, 20196 mins221 viewsFrom screening apps for medical conditions to video games for vital training—digital technology is impacting healthcare in Africa,…
RehabilitationSpecialtiesThe Computer Mouse that Smooths TremorsFebruary 12, 20194 mins1260 viewsPatients with diseases, disorders and conditions that cause significant tremors are now being given a helping hand to…
RehabilitationSpecialtiesControl at the Blink of an EyeNovember 22, 20184 mins359 viewsAccessing the internet, opening doors and windows, even moving a wheelchair, Seetech Eye Control is bringing independence through…
NeurologyRehabilitationSpecialtiesA Cushion That CaresNovember 22, 20184 mins134 viewsWatching how dementia patients responded to toys led software engineer Anders Hansen and his partner Toni Marquard to…
