Robotic arm controlled by the power of thought
It may sound like science fiction, but scientists are closer to developing robotic prosthetic arms that can be guided by thought alone. According to a...
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.
DNA profiling: Guiding the way
When I watch a TV programme like CSI or Killed, featuring fictional forensic investigators, I am always surprised by how quickly they get crystal clear...
Engineering solutions for Michael Schumacher
My dad was the chief engine designer for the Benetton engine that won Michael Schumacher his first world championship, something I am rightly proud of....
Gaming for stronger arms
Every year in the UK around 100,000 new cases of stroke with arm weakness are diagnosed. An even larger number of people are afflicted by arthritis or...
Medicine of the future
Test to see if you’ll get statins side-effects – available 2020 Eight million people take statins in the UK, which help lower cholesterol and reduce...
Replaceable Me
Replacing worn-out body parts with brand new, fully working artificial ones sounds like a great idea. In fact, millions of people in Britain are now walking around...
Pioneering mobile health (mHealth) in Africa: a nurses perspective from Malawi
If you visit Malawi, in south-east Africa, you will find a warm, sunny climate and a welcoming, friendly people who are largely based in rural...
Health for all in developing countries
The Hope of Universal Health Coverage for People in Developing Countries. What would you do if you were detained in a hospital for not paying...
Better surgery for landmine victims
Landmines are a deadly legacy of many past and present conflicts and still kill around 15-20,000 people around the world every year and maim many more....
Alleviating pain and suffering
My job is to help reduce the pain that comes when the body starts to wear out, both as a clinician and a scientist. In...
