All the feels: advances in measuring human emotion
We all like to think we’re intuitive and can tell what our peers are feeling without having to ask them.…
13 Jan 2021
Valencell blood pressure tech expands to finger and wrist wearables
US-based wearable biometrics firm Valencell’s cuffless blood pressure (BP) technology can now be used in devices worn on the finger and wrist, such as smart watches, fitness bands and pulse…
12 Jan 2021
CovidDeep app 90% accurate at predicting coronavirus infection
Princeton University spinout NeuTigers has launched a rapid screening app that uses wearable sensor data to triage patients who may be suffering from Covid-19. CovidDeep is 90%+ accurate in predicting…
12 Jan 2021
Biogen and Apple to launch virtual study to develop digital biomarkers
Biogen and Apple are set to begin a new virtual research study to develop digital biomarkers of cognitive health using Apple Watch and iPhone. The study will examine the Apple…
12 Jan 2021
How med-tech is changing care for prison populations
The British prison population is aging rapidly, with the proportion of prisoners aged over 50 in England and Wales having increased from 7% in 2002 to 17% in March of…
11 Jan 2021
Roche introduces pathology algorithms for breast cancer diagnosis
Roche has announced the CE-IVD launch of its automated digital pathology algorithms for breast cancer to help to select the best treatment approach for each patient. Using artificial intelligence (AI),…
22 Dec 2020
Inside the future paramedic toolkit
Advances in emergency response technology means that paramedics’ jobs are looking increasingly different to how they did just a decade ago. From smart ambulances to medicine-transporting drones, the efficiency of…