Category: Technology & Devices
Lenovo unveils an AI-powered 3D avatar to support dementia care
Chinese-American multinational technology company, Lenovo, in collaboration with UK-based community interest company (CIC), Innovations in Dementia, has launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, an innovative proof-of-concept project featuring a photorealistic 3D avatar designed to assist individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The AI-based […]
Innovative Wheelchair Design Developed for Ease, Energy Efficiency and User Comfort
Navigating manual wheelchairs on uneven pavements can be an exhausting and joint-straining task. However, two researchers from ETH Zurich , Reto Togni and Stefan Villiger, have come up with an innovative solution that could make steering manual wheelchairs much easier […]
Panasonic tackles Southeast Asia’s haze with innovative air quality solutions
Japanese-headquartered electronics company Panasonic, through Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd , a sales, service and marketing company for the Panasonic brand , is taking a proactive approach to combat Southeast Asia’s recurring haze problem with innovative indoor air quality solutions. In […]
Asians flock to medical trade fair in Singapore; upbeat optimism on healthcare
With Southeast Asia’s ageing population and expanding middle class being key drivers of growth in the region’s healthcare industry, the medical fairs held in Singapore recently for the medical, healthcare, and medical technology (MedTech) sectors, the 15th edition of Medical […]
World’s First Robotic Heart Transplant Saves Teen in 2.5-Hour Procedure
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) has made medical history by successfully performing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant on a 16-year-old patient suffering from stage four heart failure. The groundbreaking procedure, led by prominent Saudi cardiac […]
Medical Fair Asia 2024: Join Us for Day 2 of Asia’s Premier Medical Expo!
The 15th edition of Medical Fair Asia (MFA) and 6th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia (MMA), the region’s premier specialist trade fairs for the medical, healthcare, and medical technology (MedTech) sectors, is still ongoing! Rated #1 must-attend medical and healthcare […]
AI-Driven Tool to Predict Dementia Risk Using Brain Scans
A groundbreaking initiative in Scotland aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to predict dementia risk from brain scans. A team of 20 data scientists and clinical researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee is spearheading this effort, leveraging a […]
Taiwan’s Leading Medical Centers Tap Accelerated Computing Tech for Biomedical Research
Taiwan’s top medical institutions, the National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), are pioneering the integration of accelerated computing and generative AI by US-headquartered technology company Nvidia to advance biomedical research and patient care. These technologies […]
Thermo Fisher, NUH, and Mirxes Enhance Genomic Testing for Early Cancer Detection in Singapore
Thermo Fisher Scientific, National University Hospital (NUH), and RNA technology company Mirxes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase access to affordable, advanced genomic testing for cancer in Singapore. This partnership aims to develop and clinically validate next-generation […]
Medical AI Advances with Alibaba and WHO Partnership on Digital Health
Alibaba Group’s research institute, Damo Academy has partnered with the WHO (World Health Organization) Collaborating Center on Digital Health to advance innovations in digital health, particularly benefiting developing countries. This partnership was launched at the AI for Good Global Summit […]
