Medical
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.
Canvys launches medical 32-inch 4K monitor with 12G-SDI
Canvys - Visual Technology Solutions launched a medically approved 32-inch 4K HD monitor with a LCD panel (850 nits) packed with high-performance controllers.
Would you trust a robot to perform hip surgery on you?
Sam Holland looks at an extensive study, called RACER-Hip, that compares the performance of traditional surgery with robot-assisted surgery, and considers how comfortable people may be with the latter.
HoloMed contactless devices reduce pathogen transmission in hospitals
Holo Industries LLC announces the launch of a transformative HoloMed line of holographic inserts for medical carts, patient monitors and other products that protect patients and hospital staff by virtually eliminating surface contact and touchpoints, thereby reducing the transmission of HAIs.
ODU provides flexible powerhouses in a compact format
With the ODU-MAC Blue-Line, ODU offers economical solutions for medical devices as well as test and measurement applications, among others
Bespoke medical care based on AI in lung cancer patients
HORIZON EUROPE has announced its launch of l3LUNG: a project to implement personalised medical care based on artificial intelligence in lung cancer patients.