Category: Technology & Devices
Electronic health records accessible by H1 2012
AUSTRALIA – Nicola Roxon, Australia’s Minister for Health and Ageing, has confirmed the introduction of a nation-wide electronic health records system, according to news website TopNews New Zealand. The proposed system, which is expected to gain parliamentary approval soon and […]
Healthcare IT to boom in Asia
SINGAPORE – The healthcare industry in Asia Pacific has witnessed quantum changes bought by technology within the last 10 years. With that, the region’s healthcare industry is able to fast track itself faster than Western countries that had to go […]
Chewing pencils made safe
People who cannot resist chewing on their pen or pencil especially when stressed or nervous can now do so without the fear of catching a mouthful of plastic and bitter ink. Conceptualised by Dave Hakkens, the edible pen is made […]
Edible food packaging anyone?
A new edible packaging technology will allow people to eat and transport food without plastic. Called Wikicells, the edible membrane encloses food and liquid. Inspired by nature’s bottles such as grapes, the membrane comprised of a charged polymer and food […]
Smart, self-healing hydrogels open far-reaching possibilities in medicine, engineering
UNIVERSITY of California, San Diego bioengineers have developed a self-healing hydrogel that binds in seconds, as easily as Velcro, and forms a bond strong enough to withstand repeated stretching. The material has numerous potential applications, including medical sutures, targeted drug […]
Robot to help doctors work remotely
SINGAPORE – A robot will soon help doctors at one hospital check on patients. Called the Telepresence Puppet, it could let doctors interact with their patients without having to be physically present. A doctor can guide the robot, which runs […]
