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A Japanese biotech firm has developed a new form of stem cell aimed at reducing the body’s immune rejection response. Healios has created ‘universal donor cells’ (UDCs) using gene-editing technology that allows them to reduce the body’s immune rejection response. The development will allow for the creation of regenerative pharmaceutical products with a lower risk [...]
UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft have co-launched a new platform to support return-to-workplace planning and COVID-19 symptom screening. ProtectWell helps employees determine they are safe to go to work, co-workers know their colleagues have been screened, and employers feel confident that their workplace is ready to do business. It incorporates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can detect and identify different types of brain injuries. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London, have clinically validated and tested the AI on large sets of CT scans, and found that it was successfully able to detect, segment, quantify and differentiate different [...]
Tech pioneer Hocoma has long been pushing the boundaries of innovation in rehab. Now marking its 20th anniversary, it plans to step up its ability to drive better patient outcomes, as Deborah Johnson discovers in conversation with Clemens Muller, global head of clinical and scientific affairs at the company. Back in 2000, the world was [...]
While COVID-19 lockdown continues to play havoc with people’s plans and appointments, with many going into isolation during this time, rehabilitation in its traditional setting is not always possible… However, for stroke patients, there are many options available to help sustain their recovery at home, several of which make use of the very latest in [...]
