Incubators and innovators: tech transforming neonatal baby care
Neonates are a population that has been historically underserved by the medtech industry. Very few devices are authorised for patients…
12 Apr 2021
Maryland Development Center: supporting medtech in a US life sciences hub
Since it was founded in 2016 by University of Maryland professor Dr Gil Blankenship, the Maryland Development Center (MDC) has worked with medtech innovators to develop their ideas into marketable…
08 Apr 2021
Covid-19: lessons learned across the life sciences
More than a year has passed since national lockdowns, social distancing and face masks became a regular feature of life in countless countries around the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has,…
02 Apr 2021
Hearing aid aesthetics: how the appearance of devices can impact adherence
Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve accessibility and quality of life for people with aural impairments, but for some users, sociocultural issues and perceived stigma may leave them…
01 Apr 2021
Q&A: the game changing potential of digital therapeutics with Dr Brennan Spiegel
Digital healthcare is booming. According to a study by Juniper Research, the number of people using digital therapeutics and wellness apps will surge from 627 million in 2020 to more…
31 Mar 2021
How INBRAIN Neuroelectronics develops graphene-based neural implants
Graphene is the thinnest material known to man, a two-dimensional one-atom-thick layer of carbon. It’s also about 200 times stronger than steel, and is an excellent conductor of heat and…
30 Mar 2021
Medicine music: how an earbud could treat arthritis and migraines
Apple’s AirPods have been a massive success story. The wireless earphones made the tech giant £5.6bn in 2019 alone. But while they’re attractive, hands-free and convenient for listening to music…