Medical
Latest power and measurement technologies for advanced medical systems
Advanced Energy Industries will be presenting its range of high-performance, medically-certified power supplies at Medica 2023. This event is set to take place in Duesseldorf, Germany from 13th to 16th November.
Introducing non-invasive prenatal testing in Morocco
Yourgene Health, a part of the Novacyt group and a global specialist in molecular diagnostics, has established Morocco's first non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) workflow at the Centre de Biologie Riad (Laboriad) using its IONA test.
Brain implant could enable communication from thoughts alone
A team from Duke University, comprising neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and engineers, has developed a speech prosthetic capable of translating brain signals into speech.
New thermal imaging technology could help advance diabetic care
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed a state-of-the-art thermal imaging technology aimed at enhancing the early detection and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
Saline-charged battery for smart contact lenses
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a flexible battery, as thin as the human cornea, which draws power from saline solution.
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’.