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Discovery in groundbreaking study could stop COVID-19 in its tracks
Researchers have discovered a druggable pocket in the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Spike protein that could be used to stop the virus from infecting human cells.
The...
Reimagining blockchain for healthcare solutions with the MAXathon
Blockchain experts and developers will be participating in a hackathon to reimagine blockchain for healthcare solutions.
Blockchain technology company Maxonrow is hosting its first ever...
Groundbreaking research to restore myelin sheaths in multiple sclerosis
A groundbreaking study has identified an important mechanism that can be used to control the restoration of myelin sheaths in patients with degenerative diseases,...
Could the T cells of COVID-19 patients offer clues to immunity?
T cells are a vital part of the body’s immune response to many viruses, so could they offer an insight into COVID-19 immunity?
Gladstone Institutes...
EIT Health Wild Card winner attracts $1m from Microsoft M12 and Mayfield
EIT Health Wild Card winner, iLoF (Intelligent Lab on Fiber), has announced that it has secured $1m (USD) in investment from Microsoft’s Venture Fund,...
Newly designed air filter can ‘catch and kill’ COVID-19
Researchers have created a new air filter that they say can kill COVID-19 instantly.
The researchers from the University of Houston reported that virus tests...
AI-assisted technology for preventing falls could reduce burden on NHS
An AI-assisted remote monitoring and telehealth platform which predicts and prevents falls in the elderly could help reduce the burden on the NHS.
According to...
COVID-19 ultrasound research receives funding boost
US-based non-profit the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) has partnered with Fujifilm Sonosite, a point-of-care ultrasound provider, to drive research into COVID-19.
Fujifilm Sonosite will contribute...
Discover the unique COVID-19 remote monitoring device
A group of scientists have developed a unique, remote monitoring device for COVID-19 that attaches to the throat to help fight the pandemic.
To detect...
EIT Health hackathon: solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics
The annual EIT Health hackathon will be taking place virtually this year – aiming to find solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics.
The EIT...
Horizon Europe to boost health innovation for vulnerable populations
A budget €100bn is being proposed for Horizon Europe, with funds allocated for health support for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, very young,...
Tendo AB: “This is the first exoskeleton that makes sense”
Tendo AB has adapted space technology to create its exoskeleton that meets the urgent needs of paralysed patients with reduced hand function.
Today, Tendo AB...
