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A quick and simple test for bacterial infections could be a step closer to market. The University of Bath and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, England, is launching a new spin-out company that is creating a quick and simple test for diagnosing bacterial infections in wounds, based on technology developed at the University’s Department of [...]
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new tool, which they say will help to investigate more effective forms of cancer treatment. Using high-power lasers, the experts have been able to generate a ‘pure beam’ of carbon ion with unique properties. Professor Marco Borghesi from the school of mathematics and physics at Queen’s, led the project. He said the bright, ultrashort particle [...]
Harley Street Medical Area's renowned luxury pharmacy emporium, John Bell & Croyden, has become the first pharmacy in England to use pioneering NanoStrike technology to protect pharmacy staff and customers from airborne pathogens. The innovative air disinfection system developed by Novaerus uses patented NanoStrike technology to eradicate all airborne pathogens safely and effectively. This includes SARS-CoV-2 [...]
A programme to enhance patient diagnoses, speed up turnaround times and modernise pathology services has begun at Barts Health NHS Trust. The initiative will improve clinical collaboration and access to specialists, build foundations for the introduction of AI, and harness data to support life sciences and important clinical research. The Trust has started to deploy [...]
The world’s first handheld, non-contacting optical pachymeter is to be showcased at MEDICA 2021. Occuity, a UK-based medical technology start-up producing handheld non-contacting optical instruments for use in healthcare, diagnostics, and monitoring, will be joining the UK Pavilion at MEDICA 2021, to showcase its pioneering device. Founded in 2019, Occuity has developed and patented its [...]
Wi-Fi and entertainment provider WiFi SPARK is to take over the management of Hospedia, which supplies bedside terminals to 75 per cent of the UK’s acute hospitals. The company wants to change the business model for funding the terminals that were initially rolled-out in the early 2000s to replace TV sets on ward trolleys and [...]
Health information provider Cognitant has added five rare disease charities to its bank of content partners. The provider is working to become the go-to source for trusted health information using its digital platform, Healthinote. A spokesperson for the company said Healthinote is integrated with the triaging and remote consultation company, eConsult, which helps provide GPs [...]
Commercial technology accelerator BetaDen is offering early-stage technology businesses a programme of support worth £50,000 to accelerate their route to market. The programme includes a proof of concept grant worth £7,500, free office space, specialist business mentoring and access to a 5G test and evaluation package. Linda Smith Linda Smith, founder and CEO [...]
Digital care software provider Servelec will provide its Mosaic Social Care Case Management Software to West Lothian Council in Scotland. The council’s existing social care system has been operational since 1998 and has seen many iterations and upgrades over the years. A spokesperson for the council said it was looking to modernise its software and [...]
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have shown that a prostate cancer urine test can identify men at ‘intermediate risk’ who can safely avoid immediate treatment and benefit from ‘active surveillance’ instead. A new pilot study published today (October 3) reveals how urine biomarkers can show the amount of significant cancer in a prostate, highlighting with more certainty which men need treatment. Previously, [...]
