Medical

In a pioneering approach to counter age-related cognitive decline, researchers from Japan and the UK have developed a virtual reality (VR) game that trains the brain using the power of smell.

imec have announced their collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to research nanoelectronics-based solutions for minimally and non-invasive diagnostic devices for personalised medicine.

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable device capable of continuously scanning the lungs and heart of hospital patients while they rest in bed – offering a revolutionary alternative to CT scans. 

Imagine a bandage that detects infection before symptoms appear. Smart bandages with tiny sensors to monitor temperature, pH, and bacteria could enable early diagnosis, faster treatment and fewer complications. But developing these sensor-driven devices is far from straightforward.

A new type of smart bandage, described as a ‘lab on skin’, has shown promise in both monitoring and treating chronic wounds, thanks to innovations from researchers at Caltech and the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

With the increasing demand for underwater and implantable medical electronics, a stable and continuous power supply is essential. However, conventional wireless charging methods (such as electromagnetic induction and radio frequency-based charging) used in smartphones and wireless earphones suffer from short transmission distances, low energy transfer efficiency in biological tissues, and electromagnetic interference.

Thousands of people who are born deafblind will understand live conversations for the first time thanks to new research into smart textiles being developed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

Computing solutions aimed at addressing the critical manpower shortages that have been impacting hospitals and healthcare providers. With a significant focus on enhancing operational efficiency, Avalue introduces three products: the MAB-T600 (Medical AI Box PC), HID-1337 (Medical Panel PC), and CAXA0 (Semi-Rugged Tablet). These technologies are designed to empower medical staff by streamlining workflows and improving...

With rising costs and resource shortages, particularly in personnel, more healthcare services are turning to scalable and efficiency-enhancing technologies. This impetus has given rise to the Medical Internet of Things (MIoT or IoMT) – an ecosystem of interconnected devices that promise enhanced patient care, real-time diagnostics, and streamlined operations, within and beyond a clinical setting.

NHS clinicians will be supported to use AI tools that bulldoze bureaucracy and take notes to free up staff time and deliver better care to patients thanks to new guidance published.