Philips augmented reality concept for image-guided minimally invasive therapies
From Phillips (2019), Published on Superinnovators 02/08/23 At the MWC Barcelona [2019], one of the largest mobile events in the world, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology today unveiled a unique mixed reality concept developed together with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for the operating room of the future. Based […]
Fibrous ink enables 3D-bioprinted heart muscle to beat
From HARVARD JOHN A. PAULSON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES 28/07/23 Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures. Their goals include creating better in vitro platforms for discovering new therapeutics for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United […]
New scanning methods can detect deadly heart condition before symptoms appear
By UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON 25/07/23 Combining two types of heart scan techniques could help doctors to detect the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the journal Circulation, […]
Holographic surgical platform aims to enhance patient care
By Superinnovators 24/07/23 Medivis, a New York-based medical technology company, is revolutionising surgical procedures with its FDA-cleared augmented reality (AR) platform, SurgicalAR. The platform offers holographic navigation in the operating room, ICU, and clinic, aiming to enhance patient care. The technology allows for efficient alignment of patients’ CT and MRI imaging to their bodies, offering […]
Smiles all round: Bone mineral toothpaste can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride
By Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer 18/07/2023 Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away – but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most toothpastes use fluoride, a powerful tool for oral hygiene. However, fluoride can pose health problems […]
3D embryo holograms may boost IVF success
From UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE 10/07/2023 In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of Adelaide and University of St Andrews. The images are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second. The team, led by Dr Kylie […]
Roboglove helps stroke sufferers relearn piano
From FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 05/07/2023 For people who have suffered neurotrauma such as a stroke, everyday tasks can be extremely challenging because of decreased coordination and strength in one or both upper limbs. These problems have spurred the development of robotic devices to help enhance their abilities. However, the rigid nature of these assistive devices […]
Spinal neuromodulation for Cerebral Palsy
By Charles Carter, 07/10/22 US startup SpineX has developed a neuromodulation device that stimulates the spinal cord of adults and children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) to improve their mobility. The company recently published results of an 8-week study in journal Nature, which showed improvement in the mobility of all 16 child participants when neuromodulation was […]
Scanning the brain in unprecedented detail
By Charles Carter, 19/09/22 Innovators from UCL and European Synchrotron Research Facility (ESRF) have developed a new 3D X-ray technique for scanning intact organs in unprecedented detail. The team hope the new approach will improve the understanding of health and disease by enabling analysis of organ damage at the macro and sub-cellular level, side by […]