Medical
Modified VR technology can measure brain activity
Scientists have adapted a commercially available virtual reality headset, enabling it to gauge brain activity and investigate responses to cues, stressors, and external stimuli.
Wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
This device, designed to be integrated into a bra, enables more frequent monitoring of patients with a high risk of breast cancer.
Lessons for safe and effective adoption of AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence-based healthcare technologies have great potential to transform health outcomes and the UK’s healthcare system, but there are currently barriers to their adoption and scaleup, and risks that must be managed, according to a report of a FORUM workshop hosted jointly by the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Smart skin patches and non-invasive medical sensing
Today's smart skin patches can incorporate a broad range of functions, employing hybrid printed electronics to enhance medical sensing capabilities and improve patient outcomes. Along with the enormous potential, though, there are also complex design challenges.
Digital therapeutics potential examined in Empowering Innovation Together series
Mouser Electronics has premiered its latest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) series unveiling the transformative potential of digital therapeutics.
How an award-winning wheelchair design came together
PARAFREE is a German startup that develops lightweight, modular wheelchairs for everyday and athletic use.
INTEGRA Biosciences streamlines serial dilutions
INTEGRA Biosciences’ electronic pipettes, automation platforms, and peristaltic pumps are being used to increase the throughput and reproducibility of serial dilutions.
UK engineering firm adi Group launches new Life Sciences division
To directly support the requirements of the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry, adi Group, a specialist engineering firm based in the UK, has launched its new Life Sciences division.
Apple's next-gen airpods bring new opportunities to the industry chain
Earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed Apple's plan to incorporate more health tracking features into its audio products.
Emerson introduces integrated manifold for respiratory therapy devices
Emerson has launched the ASCO Series 588 Stationary Oxygen Concentrator Manifold, the turnkey manifold solution designed to optimise respiratory therapy device designs and accelerate product speed to market for the healthcare industry.