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How digital is transforming the delivery of preventative care
Stuart Carroll, from Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare, spoke to Health Europa about TEC services and advancements in preventative care.
Legrand Assisted Living and Healthcare...
Exploring the benefits of waterless bathing products
Infection prevention company GAMA Healthcare explains how innovative waterless bathing products could help to reduce the risk of infection transmission, improve patient care, and...
Using machine learning to accurately identify genetic syndromes in children
A novel machine learning technology has demonstrated impressive efficiency in detecting genetic syndromes in children, a significant advancement in diagnosing a plethora of disorders.
In...
‘Smart’ shirt developed to monitor heart metrics using nanotube fibres
Researchers have developed ‘smart clothing’ which is able to monitor heartrate and take a continual electrocardiogram (EKG) of the wearer.
A team of engineers from...
Drones could increase survival chances for cardiac arrest patients, study suggests
In a first-of-its-kind pilot project, drones have proved successful in delivering defibrillators to cardiac emergencies.
The study, carried out by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, found...
Using sensor technology and the Romberg test to detect elderly fall risk
The experts from Ainone discuss how the Romberg test and sensor technology can help to reduce fall risk in the elderly population.
Fall risk is...
Digital transformation in social care could bring £127m in improvements
A drive to increase the use of digital technology in social care in England is expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits, NHS...
Interactive VR system could improve MRI experience for anxious patients
Researchers have developed a virtual reality (VR) system designed to help ease anxieties during MRI scans.
The interactive VR technology has been created by researchers...
The benefits of embracing digital technology in chronic pain management
BioWaveGO medical consultant Dr Dominic Hegarty highlights the need for greater access to neuromodulation devices for chronic pain treatment.
The pandemic has highlighted the need...
Investments in innovation to transform the healthcare sector
Matthias Kroymayer, from MIG Funds, explains how the company is investing in a new future for the healthcare industry.
MIG Funds are leading German venture...
The power of technology in preventative care
Alyson Scurfield, TEC Services Association (TSA), explains how enhancing technology in social care could aid more effective preventative care models and empower individuals and...
New device could lead to improvement in personalised medicine
A new device to identify and organise human cells could improve understanding of molecular mechanisms and boost personalised medicine.
Developed at University of Exeter's Living...
VR game reduces pain in paediatric burn patients during dressing changes
Virtual reality (VR) technology has proved effective in reducing the pain of dressing changes for children with burn injuries.
A study led by Dr Henry...
UVC disinfection in indoor spaces
Dr Dorit Aviv of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr Jovan Pantelic of KU Leuven tell HEQ about optimising space design to incorporate UVC...
The rise of innovation and technology in Danish healthcare
Healthcare Denmark CEO Jakob Skaaren Nielsen discusses innovation and technological developments within the Danish health and care sectors.
Healthcare Denmark, a public-private non-profit partnership based...
Smartwatches could improve surgery recovery speeds
Smartwatches could help to prepare patients for major surgery and improve their recovery journey, new research has found.
In a study sponsored by The University...
£8m project will create robots to spot and remove cancer tumours
A new £8m project has been launched to develop robotic technology that can detect and remove cancer tumours.
Led by scientists at the University of...
Study shows potential for earlier pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Machine learning could aid an earlier pancreatic cancer diagnosis and increase patient survival numbers, new research has found.
A study, led by the London School...
App can help pregnant women achieve healthy weight gain
Researchers in Sweden have developed an app to help pregnant women achieve a healthy weight gain and lead a healthy lifestyle.
The app, titled...
3D printing technology boosts hospital efficiency and eases pressures
Researchers investigating the benefits of 3D printing technology found it can deliver significant improvements to the running of hospitals.
A new study has found that...
