Medtech
More self-collection of health data and better access to screening tools could prevent thousands of ‘needless’ deaths from cervical cancer every year. That is according to a global report commissioned by the pharma giant Roche; which highlights a widespread lack of awareness of a common virus that is the primary cause of cervical cancer. The [...]
Tens of thousands of children and eligible adults living with type 1 diabetes across England are set to receive an ‘artificial pancreas’ thanks to cost-effective deals secured by the NHS with suppliers of the technology. These groundbreaking devices continually monitor the individual’s glucose levels and then automatically adjust the amount of insulin given to them [...]
A toothpaste-based transistor has been developed which pushes the boundaries of edible electronics. The nano-device is expected to become a key component of future smart pills, designed to monitor health conditions from within the body and then safely dissolve after completing their function. Several commercial toothpaste formulations contain crystals of copper phthalocyanine, a blue pigment [...]
A University of Missouri researcher has created a computer programme that can unravel the mysteries of how proteins work together — giving scientists valuable insights to better prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases. Jianlin “Jack” Cheng from Mizzou’s College of Engineering and his student, Nabin Giri, have developed a tool called Cryo2Struct that [...]
With strong bactericidal properties, graphene has the potential to become a game changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So far there have been no efficient ways to control these properties – and thus no way to make use of graphene’s potential in healthcare. Now researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have solved [...]
A team of researchers believe they have found a way to harness the strengths of mechanical and tissue replacement technologies in a way that could be life-changing—and life-saving—for many. The iValve combines the best of both technologies—mechanical and tissue—when it comes to replacement heart valves. “Tissue valves generally perform better than mechanical valves because of [...]
Case reports of three adults with type 1 diabetes describe how hybrid closed-loop technology that gives insulin doses informed by an integrated insulin pump algorithm enabled them to run marathons in Tokyo, Santiago, and Paris. The technology allowed the adults with type 1 diabetes to better manage their blood sugars enabling them to lead more [...]
A pen which can transform braille into English text has been developed which researchers say could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired. Braille literacy is frequently reported as being in decline, this is despite visually impaired people often expressing a desire to learn it, and braille literacy being a highly valued skill by those who [...]
Scientists are teaming up with astronauts to help prevent space-related eye health problems including the need for new glasses and vision loss. Many astronauts experience vision problems during spaceflight that can leave them with a wide range of symptoms once they return to Earth. Physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have [...]
A new computational model can predict which drugs will be most effective in treating diseases caused by mutations that can bring protein synthesis to a halt, resulting in unfinished proteins. The findings mark an important step in helping personalise treatment by matching patients with specific mutations with the most promising drug candidate. The predictive model, [...]
