The transition from pregnancy into parturition is physiologically directed by maternal, fetal and placental tissues. We hypothesize that these processes may be reflected in maternal physiological metrics. We enrolled pregnant participants in the third-trimester…
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Kalium Health, a Cambridge University spinout developing an at-home blood potassium test, recently signed a major R&D partnership and has now gathered enough data to begin preparing for clinical evaluation. Kalium is developing an integrated…
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Engineers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have developed a system that allows them to semi automate the production of tactile sensors. Such sensors can provide robotic systems, such as robotic prostheses,…
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new technique that could allow above-elbow amputees to better use robotic prostheses, including making individual finger movements. Unlike below-elbow amputees, these patients have…
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Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in California have developed an implantable sponge that can monitor for signs of a hemorrhage, and then help to control bleeding once it has occurred. The…
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Teva UK has launched GoResp Digihaler, which allows appropriate adult patients with asthma and COPD to help self-manage their condition and share their data with healthcare professionals. The launch is the first of its…
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Clinical Automation and Patient Room ‘Next’ Improve Care DeliveryPatient Room ‘Next’ is a strategy that supports clinicians by automating patient care. It explores the next iteration of technology for patient care in five categories:…
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The Google Pixel Watch, announced in March, included the addition of fall detection capabilities, which uses sensors to determine if a user has taken a hard fall and then subsequently alerts emergency services upon…
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created a wound sensor patch that measures various wound biomarkers that can indicate would healing. Chronic wounds are an ongoing problem for many patients, and developing…
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Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a soft robotic glove that can assist stroke patients to relearn how to perform dexterous tasks with their hands. The glove contains soft actuators that helps patients…
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