The downfalls of telehealth for the vulnerable elderly
There is no doubt the medical world is constantly changing, and the use of technology is both increasing, and helping a beleaguered national health service....
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.
Telehealth – here to stay?
The digital revolution has had a huge impact on society as a whole, helping to connect people and build relationships, facilitate business transactions and cut...
Depth perception in key-hole surgery
When Phillipe Bozzini first designed and used his Lichtleiter in 1803 to peer into the human body, the medical world unwittingly became reliant on observing...
Hover Stretcher (1961)
The Hoverstretcher. One of the less brilliant ideas dreamed up by medical scientists in 1961. Developed in collaboration with the Royal Army Medical Corps this...
A Game of Genetics
The other day I managed to fall off my bike. It was quite a spectacular fall where I flew straight over the handlebars and landed...
