Category: Technology & Devices
Device to mimic brain to test drug therapies
NASHVILLE – A mechanical device as small as a grain of rice is about to replace the mice. “It eventually will save time,” Wikswo said. “It will clearly save money. More importantly, it has significant implications for all of biology […]
Queuing software company lined up for big things
WITH some exceptions, booking an appointment with healthcare providers such as GPs and dentists still requires a phone call within office hours; few practitioners offer the option to book online. But this will change if the founders of swiftQueue have […]
Stethoscope that can Diagnose Pneumonia
MELBOURNE – Four students from the University of Melbourne have developed StethoCloud, a custom built stethoscope and mobile phone app system that analyzes a person’s breathing to determine if they have pneumonia. The StethoCloud is the creation of Hon Weng […]
Breastlight: Cancer early warning
MALAYSIA – A powerful torch with a bright-red beam, shown to be effective in detecting malignant breast tumours – could be the answer to anyone worried about the effectiveness of self-examination. The Breastlight, a hand-held device which emits a safe, […]
CompuGroup Medical strengthens its market position in Malaysia
In response to the growing demand for world-class healthcare services, CompuGroup Medical (CGM) continues to expand its presence in the Asian region, specifically in Malaysia. The global e-Health provider celebrated the formal launch of its new office in Kuala Lumpur […]
Asia’s first electronic ICU facility
INDIA – Fortis Healthcare and GE Healthcare have announced the launch of Asia’s first electronic intensive care unit (eICU) facility – CritiNext. The eICU services are offered by CritiNext which makes speciality critical care accessible and affordable to critically ill […]
Glow-in-the-dark masterbatches help Medics save Lives
UNITED STATES – When the inventors of the Rip Shears* Ripper received feedback from medics in the field that their life-saving product would be even more effective if it glowed in the dark, they and co-developer ICON Injection Molding, sought […]
Nanyang Polytechnic students develop Win 8 App for Dementia patients
SINGAPORE – A group of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) students has developed an early prototype of a Windows 8 app to streamline therapy process for patients suffering dimentia. Called Dementia Assistance and Recall Engine (DARE), the app functions as a digital […]
DOH taps wireless technologies for health care
PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health (DOH) and Smart Communications have teamed up to use a range of mobile solutions to help Filipinos get equitable and accessible health care. DOH Assistant Secretary Gerardo Bayugo cited the need to innovate its […]
Doctors replace Valve sans Open Heart surgery
MELBOURNE doctors have successfully conducted the first trial to insert a fully repositionable replacement heart valve without the need for open-heart surgery. Doctors at the Monash Medical Center heart unit, known as MonashHeart, saved the lives of 11 elderly women […]
