Medical
Liquid measurements from water to blood
Christoph Kämmerer, Field Applications Engineer at Analog Devices (ADI), discusses fluid measurements with medical uses and describes the individual applications as well as the versatility of impedance measurements.
4 trends fostering neurostimulation devices market outlook
Neurostimulation devices market has witnessed commendable proceeds over the years due to a large number of people affected with severe neurologic and psychiatric diseases. These include Alzheimer’s disease, lower back pain, Parkinson’s disease as well as dementia.
Smart contact lens mimics the human iris to combat eye deficiencies
Imec and CMST (an imec-affiliated research group at Ghent University), together with their partners the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (Madrid, Spain) and Holst Centre (an open innovation initiative from imec and TNO, the Netherlands) have presented an artificial iris embedded in a smart contact lens.
Cryopreservation on key sites saves money
In hospitals and laboratories around the world, cryopreservation is used for the long-term storage of human tissue samples, blood and bone marrow. Even small fluctuations in the freezer’s operating temperature can lead to the loss of valuable research materials. Here Ian Loudon, international sales and marketing manager at Omniflex, has discussed how Oxford University and South Africa’s Medical Research Council are reaping the benefit...
Telemedicine cart equipment to witness demand across hospitals
According to Global Market Insights, the global telemedicine equipment market size is expected to cross $7.9bn by the end of 2026. Telemedicine equipment market share is witnessing considerable gains due to regulations established by the governments, in both developed and developing nations, such as the announcement of total or partial lockdown in a bid to control the coronavirus spread.
Audio amplifiers shut out the noise for earbuds
The AS3460 augmented hearing companions from ams are in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics.
Drug delivery device helps treatment for Parkinson’s
Renishaw has announced that its award-winning neuroinfuse drug delivery device, the only platform currently to allow for repeated, intermittent infusions into the parenchyma, has continued to safely and effectively deliver infusions as part of an extension to a first-in-human clinical trial of cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF).
Patient monitoring devices market to record 6.1% CAGR by 2026
Paradigm shift towards telehealth services, primarily after the outbreak of COVID-19 will drive global patient monitoring devices market trends. Increasing number of hospital admissions due to escalating corona positive patients will create prospects for new development. Over the past few years, prevalence of chronic diseases and infections has risen which has also led to individuals demand for personal patient monitoring devices, globally.
The importance of data in tracking physical activity
Improving health literacy and better understanding the importance of physical activity helps schools tackle the obesity crisis allowing children to be happier and healthier. Under the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the clear link to negative health outcomes for people who are overweight, the UK government has released details of their latest crackdown on obesity.
US electrosurgical generators market to record 7.7% CAGR by 2026
The US electrosurgical generators market is expected to record considerable growth on account of increasing prevalence of chronic health diseases. Over the years, the US has seen a spike in the number of surgical procedures owing to rising cases of severe diseases and accidents.