Medtech
The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup. That small 0.4% accounts for any difference between one person and another. Specific combinations of mutations in those base pairs hold important clues about the causes of complex health issues, including heart disease and neurodegenerative [...]
A new technique for 3D printing medication has enabled the printing of multiple drugs in a single tablet, paving the way for personalised pills that can deliver timed doses. Researchers from the University of Nottingham's, Centre for Additive Manufacturing have led research alongside the School of Pharmacy that has fabricated personalised medicine using Multi-Material InkJet [...]
A new at-home monitoring solution that helps identify life-threatening complications earlier and cut down on appointments for cancer patients has been certified for use in the UK. Developed by Entia, the solution is the world’s first, home-use, full blood count analyser designed specifically for cancer patients. In combination with symptoms and vitals monitoring, the analyser is [...]
Machine learning enables cheaper and safer low-power magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without sacrificing accuracy, according to a new study. According to the authors, the new advances pave the way for affordable, patient-centric, and deep learning-powered ultra-low-field (ULF) MRI scanners, addressing unmet clinical needs in diverse healthcare settings worldwide. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has revolutionised healthcare, [...]
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis. A team of engineers, neuroscientists and surgeons from the University of Cambridge developed the devices and used them to record the nerve signals going back and [...]
The NHS is to roll out a new laser beam therapy next month to help reduce seizures for patients with epilepsy. The cutting-edge fibre optic laser therapy, known as Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), targets the part of the brain causing seizures without the need for invasive surgery. The treatment will now be rolled out for [...]
Researchers have developed a novel rigid endoscope system for visible-to-over-thousand-nanometre hyperspectral imaging for advanced medical procedures. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a state-of-the-art technique that captures and processes information across a given electromagnetic spectrum. Unlike traditional imaging techniques that capture light intensity at specific wavelengths, HSI collects a full spectrum at each pixel in an image. [...]
Innovation consultancy Fearsome has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Gregg Draudt, to lead its expansion efforts in the United States. Draudt has previously served as a product designer, global design director and client interface leader for firms such as IDEO, Cambridge Consultants, Radius/Jabil, and Essential/PA consultants. Draudt has over 50 patents to his name [...]
By Louise Hitchman, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at Hull York Medical School
Leading international intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk has launched a new Medtech & IP Expertise group on the LinkedIn platform. The group is a community of professionals who share a passion for medtech and its transformative potential across industries. As a firm specialising in medical technology, Marks & Clerk is acutely aware of the [...]
