A 'smart' sensor bandage for chronic wounds
Researchers are developing an oxygen-sensing patch printed on a flexible, disposable bandage that could enable remote monitoring for the early detection of illnesses.
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Medical technology 2020 – a review
Covid-19 gave many of these predictions for 2020 an entirely new spin: while some of the hyped trends turned out to play only bit-parts others became box-office hits in the new normal.
COVID-19: AI system monitores vital health signs
A key symptom of COVID-19 – oxygen saturation – is now being estimated remotely from a camera, thanks to research from University of South Australia (UniSA).
COVID-19: Sensor rapidly detects severity and immunity
Researchers have built a low-cost multiplex test that can rapidly provide three different types of data on COVID-19.
Origami-inspired miniature manipulator for microsurgery
Researchers have developed a surgical robot that improves precision and control of teleoperated surgical procedures.
AR telemedicine effective for battlefield
A study shows medics successfully performing surgery in life-like simulations of these war zones by receiving guidance from surgeons through an AR headset.
Sensors woven into a shirt can monitor vital signs
A way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics allows scientists to create shirts or other garments that could be used to monitor vital signs such as temperature, respiration, and heart rate.
Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away
A scientist thinks the future of health care looks like the blinking check engine light on the dashboard of your car.
The 5G 4K tele-examination of an eye
A trial tele-ophthalmology system has paved the way for one of the world’s first tele-examinations of an eye streamed live using a 5G smartphone.
The robots that dementia caregivers want
A team of scientists spent six months co-designing robots with informal caregivers for people with dementia, such as family members.
Virtual support by “human” avatars buffers stress response
Stress management: virtual support by "human" avatars works just as well as face-to-face support, a new study shows.
SkinBot: A Wearable, skin-climbing robot
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab have been working on a palm-sized personal robot that is designed to literally crawl over your body.
Augmented reality helps to save lives in war zones
Researchers use augmented reality tools to connect health care professionals in war zones, natural disasters and in rural areas with more experienced surgeons and physicians around the world.
Cochlear implant recipients empowered through home care service
People with cochlear implants who receive postoperative care via a remote, telemedicine service trialled by the University of Southampton have shown a significant increase in their empowerment coupled with real improvements in their hearing tests after using the online care tools.
Data and technology transform Australian medical system
Australian eHealth strategy pushes towards a digital health services ecosystem which will lead to greater involvement and responsibility for consumers.
National digitized healthcare portal – How the Danish do it
The Danes show how e-health can work at the state level. As a healthcare portal, sundhed.dk is a central access point for doctors and patients alike to look at findings, medications, treatment plans or billing.