Category: Technology & Devices
Ventilator shortage due to COVID-19 to be eased with UK-designed, modern, iron lung
The fast spread of the COVID-19 virus has overwhelmed healthcare systems in many countries with the most obvious difficulty being that Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilators (IPPV) – which aid breathing in people whose lungs have been heavily affected by the […]
Sewage sensors are being modified to give early warnings of COVID-19
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is focused on analysing the contents of our sewage to better understand human behaviour and public health. For example, the presence of certain metabolites in sewage samples could indicate the prevalence of illicit substance use in communities. […]
New, two-step treatment refills and patches herniated discs
Along our backs, between each of our vertebrae, is a spinal disc consisting of a rubbery exterior called the annulus and a shock-absorbing, jelly like substance called the nucleus. Although mostly resistant to the wear and tear of daily life, […]
Blue light shown to relieve concussion symptoms; promises new treatment for mild brain
There is much criticism about the effects of blue light emanating from modern devices, such as smartphones, as the light disrupts our circadian rhythm and leads to problems with sleep. On the other hand, there is much research looking to […]
Quick and simple MS tracking possible with multi-sensor armband
Detecting subtle changes in movement in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is doable with an existing device, the MYO-band, which ensures minimal lag between problems identified at the clinic and corresponding changes in treatment. Normally worn on the arm, the […]
Cancer care advances in Singapore with new digital project
Singaporean medical start-up Oncoshot has recently partnered with the Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI); private oncology groups, Novena Cancer Centre and Curie Oncology; and Act Genomics to build Southeast Asia’s first ecosystem for cancer clinical trials and treatment options. Oncoshot […]
Powerful new antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs discovered by AI system
Medical science has always strived to stay ahead of bacteria as evolving antibiotic resistance could lead to a dismal future. Researchers at leading US universities – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard – have just identified a powerful new […]
Synthetic Rubber: Medical care improved with silicones
Silicones, owing to their unique qualities, enhance the efficiency of advanced medical technologies, says Angelica Buan in this article. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle predisposes populations to a myriad of health conditions that often go unchecked until it’s too late. Debilitating conditions […]
Acute respiratory distress syndrome: asymmetrical membranes to the rescue
Patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) may need to be ventilated artificially in emergency situations. Here, medical professionals use a heart-lung machine to perform extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) – it involves taking and enriching blood from the body […]
Aussie scientists report exciting pain relief breakthrough using human stem cells
Hoping to offer a safer and less addictive alternative to opioid-based pain relievers, scientists at the University of Sydney have demonstrated the viability of a new type of pain-blocking neuron derived from human stem cells for the first time. The […]
