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HeartMate 3 LVAD receives FDA Approval
Abbott has announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Full MagLevHeartMate 3Left Ventricular Assist System (also known as an LVAD). The HeartMate 3 system provides a new option for physicians managing advanced heart failure patients in need of short-term hemodynamic support (bridge-to-transplant or bridge to myocardial recovery).
Ultra-high MRI scanner receives EU Approval
Siemens Healthineers has just won the first European regulatory approval for an ultra-high-field MRI scanner to be used in clinical practice. The Magnetom Terra sports a magnetic field strength of 7 Tesla, which is considerably more powerful than 3 Tesla, the current high-end standard. MRIs of such strength have been used in research hospitals for years, so it’s a welcome sign that they’re going to be used in more routine applications...
Five ways that 3D printing is revolutionising medicine
According toMr Chuen, Director of Vascular Surgery at Austin Health and a Clinical Fellow at the University of Melbourne, 3D printing technology is going to transform medicine, whether it is patient-specific surgical models, custom-made prosthetics, personalised on-demand medicines, or even 3D printed human tissue. And his do-it-yourself approach has now grown into a 3D Medical Printing Laboratory at the hospital with help from the University of ...
Pumping station renovation improves flood defences
Peakirk pumping station on the River Welland has received a full renovation from ECS Engineering Services, on behalf of the Environment Agency, which will significantly boost the effectiveness of flood defences in the area.Work carried out has included the refurbishment of the station’s pointing doors; the installation of an adjustable stoplog and automated weed screen; a renovation of the pumping station plus an inspection and overhaul of ...
Tool solution reduces '5-Pack' maintenance hours by 75%
Engineering and manufacturing company that specialises in aerospace and defence programmes, Varley has announced the initial delivery of the new H-60 Bridge Tool Kits to the US Army, Army National Guard, and US Coast Guard.
Translucent building facades with integrated functions
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed multifunctional and translucent facade elements that can be produced with a 3D printer. The technology permits complete freedom in architectural design and the easy realisation of innovative design concepts. The new facade also integrates functions such as ventilation, insulation and shading.The sample element, 60 centimeters wide and one meter high, is made of transparent p...
Avnet expands ecosystem with Dragon Innovation acquisition
Avnet has acquired Dragon Innovation as it seeks to expand its portfolio of offerings for customers as they move from design to prototype to volume production. Dragon Innovation’s process and deep hardware experience help customers understand manufacturing costs and schedules, find factories and manage production as they scale their businesses.
Online support helps parents of children with cancer
Online support can help parents of children with cancer to cope with symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression. This finding emerges from a study by researchers at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health at Uppsala University.Previous research has shown that a substantial proportion of parents of children being treated for cancer experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression.
Silicon chip boosts battery power
EU-funded scientists have found a way to boost battery power by using scaled-down microsupercapacitors on a silicon chip.The need for extended battery power is understood by mobile phone users and is also crucial for other mobile applications such as autonomous vehicles. While batteries are bulky, high performance electrochemical storage devices can deliver an energy boost to complement batteries and extend their power.
Electric vehicle technologies to showcase at LCV2017
Ricardo’s low carbon vehicle technologies and the monitoring of urban air quality will be on display at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicles show (LCV2017).