Medical
Inify laboratories gain medical lab accreditation
Inify Laboratories, a provider of specialist cancer diagnostics in pathology, has been granted accreditation as a medical laboratory in line with the ISO 15189 standard.
Flexible x-ray detectors could transform cancer therapy
The University of Surrey has made strides in developing new materials that mirror human tissue, potentially initiating a shift towards the next wave of adaptable x-ray detectors.
Robotic companions aid dementia care in East Sussex
In East Sussex, an initiative using lifelike robotic pets to support individuals with early-onset dementia has been introduced.
Advancing wearable brain sensing
Presto Engineering and T&W Engineering announced their collaboration to develop an ASIC for measuring high quality, multi-channel dry-electrode EEG for next-generation wearable brain sensing.
Lab on a chip: genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes
A virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just three minutes has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the ‘world’s fastest Covid test’.
Medical hygiene and resilience due to silicone
ODU has developed silicone-moulded system solutions to meet the hygienic and mechanical requirements of medical devices.
AI’s game-changing potential in life sciences and healthcare
A recent initiative unveiled by the Prime Minister aims to bolster the application of AI in the realm of life sciences to confront some of the most pressing health issues we face today.
How batteries can help telemedicine robots to operate more reliably
On 12th September 2022, health ministers and delegates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe’s 53 Member States adopted a digital health action plan to increase the provision of medical technology, including telemedicine robots.
DigiKey video series spotlights medical technology
DigiKey has launched its new MedTech Beyond video series sponsored by NXP Semiconductors and RECOM Power.
Infineon announces ‘XENSIV Sleep Quality Service’
At OktoberTech Silicon Valley, Infineon Technologies announced the launch of a contactless, privacy-centric sleep quality solution that can be easily integrated into OEM end devices such as bedside lamps, televisions, smart speakers, and air purifiers.