Category: Technology & Devices
Helping to save lives with 3-D
It may not be as complicated as rocket science, but Hexalotus Technology’s 3-D imaging work has the potential to help doctors save lives. Mr Ho Poh Fwai’s chance meeting with a research scientist at a former colleague’s precision engineering company […]
Flu Shot Effective in Preventing Flu, No Matter What Circulating Flu Strain
New research by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital has found that despite popular belief, the flu shot is effective in preventing the flu, even if the virus going around does not match the vaccine. “It’s quite common for people to […]
Scientists develop promising new treatment for breast cancer
At Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, a promising new treatment for breast cancer is being developed. And the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) has been shown in cell culture and in animal models to selectively kill cancer stem […]
Sensor chip that detects disease in blood drop developed
A cutting-edge sensor chip that helps detect diseases from a drop of blood has been engineered by scientists. A new study describes how Reginald Farrow and Alokik Kanwal, researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and their team […]
Medical Devices: Of opportunities and drivers that keep it in shape
The medical devices industry has been hit by high healthcare costs and weakened markets, yet has generally remained unperturbed in the long term, due to the vast opportunities for growth offered by emerging medical trends. From pop culture to healthcare […]
New smartwatch comes with a built-in breathalyzer that tests user’s blood alcohol level
A new smartwatch that tests the blood alcohol level by acting as a breathalyzer and also assesses the wearer’s sobriety with an in-built game has been launched by a Japanese watchmaker. Tokyoflash’s Kisai Intoxicated watch has a breathalyser hidden beneath […]
Scientist Discovers Elusive Anti-cholesterol Formula
A new way that could lead to dramatic reductions in human cholesterol levels has been discovered by Brandeis University scientist. Senior Brandeis research scientist Daniel Perlman was issued a U.S. patent (number 8,460,738) on the new process. Phytosterols in plants […]
New Clot Removal Device from Codman Neuro
Codman Neuro, part of J&J, has just received the CE Mark for the latest version of its REVIVE SE clot removal device. The device has a nitinol mesh in a really small basket which is capable of expanding and reaching […]
Researchers Use Math to Kill Cancer Cells
Want a good reason to pay attention in math class? Nature Communications has published a paper outlining how advanced mathematical modelling can be used in the fight against cancer. The paper is from Ottawa researchers. The technique predicts how different […]
US warns of cyber attacks on medical devices
US authorities on Thursday warned makers of medical devices and hospital networks to step up efforts to guard against potential cyber attacks. The US Food and Drug Administration said implanted devices, which could include pacemakers or defibrillators, could be connected […]
