Medical
Growth support to surgical augmented intelligence company
Investment manager Downing LLP is offering a £1.3 million investment to support the growth of surgical augmented intelligence company Cydar Medical.
300W Medical PSU family for medical in the home applications
P-DUKE has added a 300W output power series, MAF300, to its medical grade AC/DC power supplies portfolio range from 15W to 450W.
Portable Dialysis machine encompasses TFT LCD display
NHS patients who suffer with kidney failure will now start to experience a more relaxed experience when connecting themselves to a dialysis machine.
An ultra-sound way to make bandages stick
Researchers from McGill University have found that ultrasound waves and bubbles can be used to control the stickiness of medical adhesives.
New Airbender hand prosthesis is powered by the user’s breathing
Researchers from the University of Oxford have developed a new air-powered hand that provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use prosthetic option.
Cancer diagnosing contact lenses
Contact lenses engineered to capture tears have the potential to detect cancer, according to scientists from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI).
Bio-CD-sensors – music from the heart
They say music is good for the soul. Well, it seems it can be good for monitoring health as well.
Laser marking in accordance with the UDI
The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) changed the requirements for manufacturers that develop medical devices for the European market. The goal of the new regulation is to increase the quality and traceability of medical devices. Accordingly, it influences the processes involved in manufacturing these products and entails additional testing and documentation.
How robots are revolutionising healthcare
Modern robots are gaining both intellectual and mechanical skills that will push the current boundaries of their capabilities and functionality. As the technologies powering these robots advance, what other use cases will emerge? As Technical writer, Devin Partida, explains, one sector that can greatly benefit from robots is the healthcare sector. How can robots play a role in healthcare, and what does the future hold for healthcare robotics?
X-ray tech – ultrasound stickers that can see inside the body
Superman had x-ray vision and now engineers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) are giving that power to the people – via a small adhesive sticker.