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They may be able to restore amputees’ sense of touch, help the paralyzed walk again by stimulating spinal cords and silence the neural activity of people suffering from chronic pain. For decades, researchers have eyed neuroprosthetics as a way of circumventing neural deficits caused by disorders, disease or injury. Today, several different types of surgical brain...

Nearly a year on the technology is now in 160 hospitals in the US and is being installed in leading institutions across Britain, Europe and countries worldwide. The AI system breaks down a surgical procedure into a step by step guide automatically using trained algorithms to help stop near misses or serious incidents. Data analytics and visual guides are presented to med...

Made with a flexible inner core coated in ISO certified silicone, the goal is for the patient to forget she is wearing them so she can feel like herself again. Up until recently, if women decided not to have reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy, few options were available to them. Generic silicone bra inserts can be uncomfortable and slide out of place when ...

The Element’s technology developed by Structo uses a unique panel light and mask technology to deliver 3D dental products in unbeatable time. It is currently the world’s fastest aligner printer and can produce up to 170 models per working day and 500 in 24 hours of production time, according to the company. Doug Statham, Structo’s global sales and marketing lead, said: “...

“Follow Knee” uses advance bio technology to 3D print a lightweight prosthetic orthopedic joint by simply taking a scan of the patient’s knee. Sensors embedded in the prosthetic are then able to help detect infection and provide real-time performance data to help with recovery. Eric Strindel, head of the project and director of the medical information treatment laborator...

Today they are increasingly impacting people’s lives by helping the disabled and infirm get around safely and independently. The value of the global market will reach over US $570 million by 2023, up from US $117 million in 2018. Driven by advancing technology, the growing number of people with physical disabilities and increasing insurance coverage in many first w...

ILLUSIO is a California-based company which is using this cutting-edge technology to offer for the very first time patients an accurate, real-time 3D picture of how they will look after reconstructive or cosmetic breast surgery. To produce these images, the surgeon only needs the ILLUSIO augmented reality software, an iPad or Android tablet and a special black band th...

The minimalist design makes the robot very light – about 12 kilograms. The approach behind Phoenix was not to build a complete mobility machine or to enable paraplegics to negotiate an obstacle course, but to allow wheelchair-bound people to stand, sit and walk. Even if users still need crutches or a walker for balance, they feel like they’re actually walking. The m...

It starts with the hospital’s app through which a patient can find the most suitable doctor and make an appointment online. In a second, the patient receives a confirmation SMS and, within 24 hours, a call to confirm, cancel or postpone the appointment. Paperless Hospital On the first visit, the hospital scans a patient’s ID and records his or her biometrics. Even th...

During an operation, CARLO guides the laser beam with great precision. This enables finer cuts than with a conventional oscillating saw and results in the removal of less bone material. Furthermore, there is less damage to soft tissue and the bone within, hastening the healing process. During the surgical procedure, integrated sensors constantly control the ablation p...

It is worn like a normal glove but can do much more. Fabric pressure sensors on the palm enable the user to “lorm” messages onto the hand. They are then sent to his mobile phone via Bluetooth and automatically transmitted to the mobile device of one or more recipients in form of a text message. The process works in both directions. ME13-LormGloveThe next step is to teac...

At meals, Bestic is positioned in front of the user, who can control it with the help of a small joystick or, in the Single, at the touch of a single button. The spoon lifts the food smoothly and silently, enabling the patient to eat independently by simply leaning forward. Different parameters for more than one user can be programmed into the device, including spoon he...

Used in conjunction with an app, the ECG device can be plugged into a smartphone or tablet to allow fast and accurate diagnosis of heart problems. The 22 leads give clinical grade quality readings and a 360-degree view of the heart, despite using only four electrodes. A CardioSecur study claims study to have a reached 99.5% accuracy with its device.

The stethoscope uses Bluetooth technology to connect to a mobile device such as a tablet or phone via an app, and doctors can record, process and share the results of the auscultation. The device can be connected to speakers so that both the patient and health professionals can listen in. Operators can also apply pulmonary and cardiac filters to the device at a flick of ...

The unit, which comes with its own sturdy shoulder bag, delivers ultrasound therapy, combined therapy, magnetotherapy, laser therapy and electrotherapy. Physiogo has a full-color encyclopedia enabling the therapist to select from a list of preset treatment programs. There are seven models to choose from, with the most advanced allowing storage of up to 382 programs.

Teethan is a digital scanner that sits on the patient’s face and analyses the activity of the masticatory muscles. It gives dentists an easy-to-read report within three minutes, enabling clinicians without orthodontic experience to make a rapid diagnosis and treatment plan.

The procedure removes subcutaneous fat cells through a process called selective cryolysis. Cryoliposculpt involves two pads being placed on the problem area, which is heated and then brought down to a temperature of between -5°C and -10°C. This prolonged cooling kills the fat cells, which the body eliminates in the same way it eliminates fat from food.

It will offer immediate relaxation or revitalize the wearer for an hour. Two options are available on the smartphone app. Thync Calm Vibes helps the wearer settle down, overcome anxiety, unwind after a long day or relax before going to bed. Thync Energy Vibes can kick-start the user’s day, boost his or her workout or provide rapid motivation. According to the Thync...

It combines the 12-channel MS-12 blue ECG amplifier and the SDS-200 Office software. With its Bluetooth technology, the amplifier allows data transfer to a PC without the need for cables, resulting in maximum flexibility for patients. It can be easily connected to any computer on which the SDS-200 Office software is installed.

According to Lars Halvor Langmoen, CEO of SpinChip, an Oslo point-of-care (POC) start-up, this presents a dilemma. Doctors can order a POC troponin test taking 10-20 minutes, but offering unreliable results. Or they can wait an hour or two to get reliable results from a lab. And for cardiologists, time is muscle. The longer the wait, the greater the risk of further heart...