Medtech
A consultation has been launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on proposed changes to the regulatory requirements a medical device must meet before it is placed on the market in Great Britain. The consultation will close on 5 January 2025. The consultation will focus on four policy areas that have evolved significantly since [...]
Urgent blood samples are now being transported by electric drones in a medical delivery service which aims to improve patient care by speeding up testing turnaround times. The service involves delivering blood samples for patients undergoing surgery who are at high risk of complications from bleeding disorders. Moving samples between Synnovis’ lab at Guy’s Hospital [...]
As the demand for advanced wound healing and drug delivery materials grows, scientists are turning to sustainable, bioactive materials for innovative solutions. A recent study presents a breakthrough in lignin-based hydrogels designed to combine mechanical strength with bioactivity. This research reveals a controlled-release polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan (CS) hydrogel, augmented with sulfonated lignin, which [...]
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing the risks associated with blood clots and dangerous bleeding. The new material, designed to mimic the natural behaviour of blood vessels, could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices like catheters, stents, blood-oxygenation machines and dialysis machines—especially in [...]
Researchers are working to potentially reduce the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant infections in open bone fractures by employing nanotechnology to bolster a centuries-old treatment. More than 150,000 people in the United States suffer open bone fractures every year. About 10% of them will develop an infection which can lead to reduced limb function, secondary operations, [...]
Scientists have have emphasised the transformative role digital health technologies play in diabetes management and prevention in a new editorial. The editorial emphasises studies that underscore how digital technology innovations enable improved self-management, personalised treatments, and seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers. Authored by Dr. Gang Hu and Dr. Yun Shen of Pennington Biomedical [...]
This week, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors have joined together for the annual flagship event, MedTech World, this year held in Malta. Malta is a hub for tech and innovation - making it the perfect location to host 2024’s MedTech World conference showcasing the boldest innovators and brightest minds in medtech. Featuring the very latest advancements [...]
Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. Their polymer-based sensor fits underneath bandages and compression stockings like a sticking plaster, and a handheld reader measures whether the bandage is exerting the correct pressure on the body. The body’s circulatory system relies on blood [...]
Remote medical interpreting (RMI) may be hindering healthcare communication rather than helping it, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. As the healthcare sector leaned heavily on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, interpreters reported mixed experiences that raises serious questions about the effectiveness of remote communication platforms in critical medical settings. The [...]
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can provide long-term, wireless monitoring of muscle activity with potential applications in healthcare and human-machine interfaces. Designed to stick to the skin with a layer of adhesive and powered by a battery, the device enables high-resolution tracking of muscle function [...]
