Microbot development could help treat seizures
Microbot development could help treat seizures: University of Glasgow researchers are part of a new project which is setting out to develop tiny injectable robots...
Innovation
The Innovation section showcases a variety of groundbreaking developments in healthcare and medicine. It includes diverse topics such as empowering students in skin health through design, developing wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases, and utilizing “superhero bugs” and AI in combating infections. The section also covers significant research funding awards, collaborations like Coventry University joining the Turing University network, and advancements in early breast cancer detection using robotic technology. Additionally, it explores the integration of AI in electronic health records, clinical trials for spinal cord injuries, and innovative medical applications like using substances from poisonous mushrooms against kidney cancer, emphasizing the dynamic and transformative nature of medical innovation.
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation
New study refines precision of medical needles in surgical simulation: Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a way of improving the accuracy of...
Farming more seaweed for food, feed and fuel
Expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges according to a University...
Zooplankton inspire marine robots
Sea creatures inspire marine robots which can operate in extra-terrestrial oceans: Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of...
Wearable technology & AI to change clinical trial monitoring
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI. In two ground-breaking...
COPD patients home earlier with 02 monitor
Improved care, lower cost - COPD patients spent 30% less time in hospital with automated O2 monitor from Vygon With the latest British Lung Foundation...
Poor glycemic control predictions from AI
Poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted from patient information systems with the help of machine learning. The risk for...
University announces ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity
Northumbria University is taking forward ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity after being awarded £5.8 million by the Office for...
Coventry University to receive £5milion grant to fund digital laboratory
An innovative digital laboratory will be created at Coventry University to further help students learn the in-demand skills needed within the healthcare and engineering sectors....
Championing building ventilation
A campaign promoting the role of better building ventilation to support health and wellbeing has been launched by a coalition of scientists and engineering bodies....
