In future, the model, which has been created from real patient data using a 3D printer, will be used both in the teaching of students and in thoracic surgery as a realistic training model for surgeons. In addition, it will also be possible to use it in the training of nursing staff or for instruction in the medical technology sector, according to Professor Dr. med. Thors...
After trying it out for a few weeks, we can confirm – the Sensate device works remarkably well, at least in our limited experience. Let’s talk science, though. How does it actually work? In the last couple of years, there’s been an increase in the number of heart monitoring devices – many of these measure “heart rate variability” (HRV). HRV is the variance in time betwe...
Put an end to months, even years of medical wandering? This could soon be possible for women affected by endometriosis, a gynecological disease affecting 1 in 10 women and often long to diagnose, thanks to a French company. The Ziwig company has developed the Endotest, a saliva test allowing rapid detection of the disease, in just ten days, according to France News. “We...
After menopause, your vagina becomes drier, less elastic (stretchy), narrower, and shorter. This process can happen sooner if you had cancer treatments or a surgery to lower your risk of cancer. Using a vaginal dilator and starting vaginal dilator therapy can help with these changes. About Vaginal Dilators A vaginal dilator is a tube-shaped device that’s used to stretch...
“Menstrual cups are very durable and can last for months, if not years, if you take care of them properly,” says Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a reproductive endocrinologist and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who also tells us they’re great for women who want to have sex during their period. You’ve probably heard of the DivaCup — the one so popular women use its name ...
The Ceramill FDS offers the industry’s broadest range of options for fabricating dentures digitally. With the addition of the proven dental materials Ivotion Dent and Ivotion Dent Multi as well as the impact-resistant denture base material Ivotion Base, users can now also mill individual dental arches and tooth segments—all within a validated workflow. The pearl structur...
Bumrungrad International Hospital in Thailand is set to deploy Lunit’s artificial intelligence (AI) cancer screening products. Lunit has signed a contract with FujiFilm Thailand and Microsoft to deliver the products. As part of the agreement, Lunit will supply CE-marked chest x-ray analysis AI software INSIGHT CXR, and Lunit INSIGHT MMG, an FDA-cleared AI solution to de...
The off-the-shelf product has been designed to replace sutures, which are difficult to sew in the gut and can cause scarring or leaking. The adhesive patch is biocompatible, and the researchers designed it so that it will biodegrade after healing has occurred, without sticking to nearby tissues or triggering inflammation. The researchers hope that the technology will off...
In order to do that, those in the healthcare industry are rethinking what a healthcare space looks and feels like. No matter whether it’s a patient’s room in a hospital, the waiting room in a medical center or an exam room in a dentist’s office, healthcare interior design trends all have one thing in common — improving experiences and comfort for the patients and familie...
That work ran the gamut from putting up temporary walls to creating triage centers to converting convention centers into field hospitals. “This is a pivotal moment that will impact how hospitals will be designed going forward,” Schroer says. This is a pivotal moment that will impact how hospitals will be designed going forward. Because it’s financially prohibitive to b...
A community hospital in a remote corner of Bangladesh has been named the world’s “best new building” by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The Friendship Hospital is located in Shyamnagar village in southwest Bangladesh’s Satkhira district – an area vulnerable to frequent storms and rising sea levels. The 80-bed hospital in the cyclone-prone area has bee...
The technology intends to be a bridge between PCR tests, which are accurate but slow, and antigen tests, which are rapid but suffer from reduced accuracy. The system provides results straight to a smartphone app, and includes an inexpensive sample reader. The technology could provide a viable point-of-care testing system. As with a recently reported COVID-19 test intend...
They describe the approach as a lab-in-a-backpack, and it makes use of a recycled computer hard-drive as a centrifuge. The test assay relies on loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) rather than PCR, and costs just $51 to produce. Using a LAMP assay means that the test does not require thermal cycling, unlike PCR, meaning that the required equipment is much simple...
For years, carbon dioxide sensors have been used to monitor CO2 levels in offices, schools and classrooms. Research shows that there is a direct correlation between elevated CO2 levels and poor air exchange in building air exchange systems. CO2 as an Indicator of Fresh Air Carbon dioxide gas levels in a room can be used as an indicator of fresh air. Too many students in...
The Blend of Premium Performance and Forest Beauty Our premium LED light offers all the controls needed from a modern high-performance light, all available in an easy access touchpad. The touchpad enables easy transitioning between oral surgery, color-matching, and cure-safe modes. With independent 5-step adjustments for color temperature and light intensity, the denti...
In the USA, Pure 312 AX is available to the public through independent hearing care providers, and to military veterans through U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) audiologists, as well as active military and American Indians seeking treatment through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Service (IHS). This latest model is also available in CROS ...
Stirring the marketplace visually - just look at the picture - is the new Phonak Slim, which the Sonova brand marketeers are stigma-bustingly boasting of as a "hearing device meant to be seen". With features including fitting software New Target 7.3, Health data tracking, new processing algorithm ADP 2.0, AutoSense OS 4.0 (including Speech Enhancer, Dynamic Noise Cancell...
In fact, WHO has a 125-page guideline – summarising the ‘simple, but important steps’ which can make phlebotomy safe and can contribute to the proper quality of the specimen, prevent laboratory errors, and minimise patient or healthcare workers’ injuries. Drawing blood from a healthy, young, well-hydrated patient is rarely a challenge to a professional. On the other han...
The technology tracks movement in the hands and arms, and helps to monitor how people use their hands in everyday life. Such data could help to guide personalized treatment for patients, while also enabling clinicians to track recovery and mobility in numerous conditions that can affect hand use, such as multiple sclerosis and stroke. Losing a hand can make everyday tas...
June 13, 2022 — Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Symbia Pro.specta, a single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) system with advanced CT and SPECT imaging technologies. Capabilities include a low-dose CT of up to 64 slices for impressive detail, automatic SPECT motion correction for ...
First came Fitbit, then came Apple Watch, and now there is the W1 health watch from Masimo. The Irvine, CA-based company announced the limited market release of its W1 health watch for consumers. The watch is designed to provide continuous monitoring of multiple health parameters – including oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, perfusion index, PVi, and respiration rat...
SafeCode is based on a multi-level coding of the consumables based on prelabeled datamatrix codes. The coding can be read by the Eppendorf RackScan instrument, any handheld datamatrix scanner, or even your smartphone. The reliable SafeCode cryostorage vial family is now expanded by a series of barcoded classic conical tubes: 5 mL, 15 mL, and 50 mL for daily routine usag...
It works by using microscopic bubbles circulated through the bloodstream as a contrast agent to measure the reflection of high-frequency acoustic waves passing through the body. Until recently, acquiring images this way was slow and data-intensive. Now, researchers have developed a curvelet-based algorithm to quickly measure and reconstruct whole-brain vasculature and bl...
Stryker’s new foot and ankle staple system is created using nitinol, a nickel titanium alloy metal well known for its strength and shape recovery. The EasyFuse Dynamic Compression System features extra wide staple bridge designed to distribute forces and provide consistent implant strength. An intuitively designed inserter provides surgeons with confident implant deploym...
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the robust Quadracell reactor is simple to set up and to operate, with heating and agitation provided by a standard magnetic hotplate stirrer and magnetic flea. Constructed in durable Stainless Steel 316, the Quadracell has four cells - each with a reaction volume of 10 mL - that can routinely operate at temperatures up to 250°C. Fo...
The company describes its device as a bionic garment, and it has recently been cleared by the FDA for use in those with neurological conditions that can impair mobility, such as Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis. Walking is an essential activity that many of us take for granted, but for those with mobility issues it can be a taxing process, with the potential for tr...
The Cerene technology aims to provide an effective treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, a procedure which can be performed in a doctor’s surgery in just a few minutes, and which does not require general anesthesia. The procedure involves the insertion of the device into the uterus, where cryoablation of the endometrial lining occurs. It is intended for premenopausal w...
The measurements could help to avoid twice daily blood draws for premature infants. Blood draws are currently routine practice to monitor for signs of dehydration, which can be dangerous for infants born prematurely. The new pacifier uses microfluidic channels to draw saliva inside, and then sensors within the device measure sodium and potassium ion concentrations and tr...
The Prone Support is the ideal solution for supporting and managing a prone patient, providing comfortable patient positioning during C-arm image-guided procedures, according to Adept. It is a versatile device designed to support a patient in the prone position for multiple procedure types and is stably held for the duration of a procedure by the patient’s weight. “Opti...
All features fit into a one square metre console, with the robot being manoeuvered from afar, and relying on a miniature, table-mounted camera. This substantially reduces radiation exposure to physicians and patients, the number of interoperative rescans, and does not negatively impact the available space in the room. “For years, we have been discussing making Micromate...
The newest addition to the Boston Scientific interventional oncology portfolio, the EMBOLD Fibered Coil was designed for use in a variety of embolization procedures. A minimally invasive treatment, it is intended to block one or more blood vessels to obstruct or reduce blood flow. Occlusion in this manner is a technique used to stop haemorrhaging, prevent aneurysm ruptur...
Face masks protect against the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, but they are also worn by people with respiratory problems to filter out harmful pollutants. However, in some circumstances, high levels of filtration aren’t needed, such as when air pollution levels are low, or when someone is exercising outdoors alone — which is generally considered a low-risk act...
The furry device moves and make realistic noises, and can provide a source of companionship and entertainment for patients, without the commitment of caring for a real animal. As patients with dementia can experience psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, the technology represents a low impact intervention that avoids the potential side-effects of pharma...
At the Dawn Avatar Robot Café, in Tokyo, diners are served by robot waiters, but these bots aren’t AIs — they’re avatars, controlled by employees with disabilities working remotely. The challenge: Finding a suitable job can be a huge challenge for the hundreds of millions of people living with disabilities globally. Unemployment rates tend to be disproportionately high...
However that effort collapsed. Soon, they began exploring a less literal approach. The primary hurdle was how to power it. As a person must crawl before they can walk, a micro-robot needs to be energized before it can swim. "Bacteria and sperm basically consume organic material in the surrounding fluid, and that is sufficient to power them," Wu said. "But for engineered...
To demonstrate its potential use when it becomes incorporated in wearable biosensors and other electronic devices, the team of scientists tested their device with artificial human sweat. In a separate trial, the team reported that an individual wearing the battery around their wrist and cycling on a stationary bicycle for 30 minutes was able to generate a voltage of 4.2...
