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Pocket ultrasound: a new era of medical imaging

Pocket ultrasound: a new era of medical imaging

Take a deep breath: is this the future of cancer diagnosis?

Scientists have developed a breath sampler which is able to detect lung cancer at a far earlier stage than other tests, opening the possibility for quicker, more effective treatment. Could...

How can a device prevent major knee replacements? Find out in the latest Medical Technology

In this issue: easing the recovery process with VR, treating knee pain with the Calypso Knee System, automation in diagnostic lab operations, and much more.

Making robotic surgery safe: why training is key to avoiding tragedy

An inquest into the death of a patient who underwent a robotically-assisted heart operation in the UK concluded that the patient’s death was directly caused by the operation and the...

The doctor will see you now: making the whole patient-GP relationship virtual

The UK is slowly progressing towards a situation where it may be possible for a patient’s entire relationship with primary healthcare providers, like GPs, to be virtual. From ensuring quick...

Rolf Rihs Q&A: Automation solutions for the production of disposable medical devices

Rolf Rihs has been working at automation assembly manufacturer Mikron Automation for nearly 17 years. He speaks to Medical Device Network about the key requirements of the disposable devices industry...

March’s top news stories

A team at IBM Research Australia is developing a blood test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, and Researchers at the University of Manchester found small molecules in sebum that emit...

Scanning cerebral damage in malnourished children

For years, behavioural tests have been used to chart brain development in children. However, current tests may not be fit for purpose in poorer countries. A new portable brain scanning...

Exoskeleton evolution: A step in the right direction for patients

Scientists at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne’s Robotic Systems Laboratory in Switzerland have launched a new version of the TWIICE walking-assistance system, which gives patients greater independence. We profile the...

Virtual pain relief: could VR start a rehab revolution?

Israeli tech firm VRHealth is aiming to push forward the use of virtual reality in pain management, physical and cognitive therapy and other areas. With VR’s role in healthcare growing,...

Roche’s cobas pro: the automated lab

Advances in automated lab technology are helping to address the ongoing labour shortages at clinical laboratories. The cobas pro integrated lab system is Roche’s contribution to the cutting edge. Roche...