Medical
Coronavirus hospital benefits from air filtration installation
WEG has replaced the ventilation fan drive system at Manchester Central as part of an efficiency project to help the venue achieve ISO 20121 standard for sustainability. Now, as the venue is transformed into the NHS Nightingale North West, the air system must withstand the requirements of a much-needed temporary hospital.
Upgrading surgery: the robot revolution
Large swathes of industry are implementing powered and robotic applications to ensure high-quality repeatable processes. Hospital and medical professionals are also keen to implement these applications, especially with the current pressure on the medical system, as the robot revolution is expected to ease pressures. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director at precision drive system supplier EMS, has discussed the rise of robotics in surgery.
Scientists developing point of care COVID-19 test
A team of scientists from the University of Surrey, Lancaster University and Brunel University are developing an easy-to-use test that can inform people if they have COVID-19 in just half an hour.
LoRa-based solutions to optimise health services in China
Semtech has announced that several of its customers, including CIAAIoT, EasyLinkin, IOCA, RisingHF, and Winext Technology, have integrated Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN protocol with Cloud-based platforms developed by Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud, to deploy smarter Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring applications for residents in quarantine scenarios.
Life-saving sensor technology to combat COVID-19
Vayyar has announced that its life-saving sensor technology is being used by the Israeli government to fight the spread of COVID-19. Vayyar’s intelligent sensors provide touchless, remote and confidential monitoring to detect and monitor vital signs that can indicate early-stage COVID-19 symptoms.
Doctor quashes 5G COVID-19 health conspiracy
NHS GP Dr Gero Baiarda is one of the hundreds of GPs currently on-call at GPDQ - the UK’s GP-on-demand service. Since launching his ‘myth-busting’ series ten days ago Dr Baiarda has become the media ‘go-to’ for information on what to believe in the interest of our health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weighing solutions support COVID-19 vaccine production
In China, the biotech company CanSino is working together with the military medical department to develop a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus. The researchers are supported by products from Minebea Intec. These play an important role in the manufacturing process and ensure that high-precision weighing and dosing is possible.
X-ray analysis for quick triage in COVID-19 crisis
Thirona and Delft Imaging have launched CAD4COVID. This new artificial intelligence tool analyses X-ray images and is intended to support healthcare specialists manage COVID-19 cases. The companies have made the tool available free-of-charge in support of the crisis.
Tech solutions designed to help NHS staff relieve stress
In these times of national emergency, it is important that we all do whatever we can to help those who are battling on the front line to help keep us safe; Welltek has taken the initiative to provide technology based furniture to a London NHS hospital.
Connectors in white nylon enhance look of end product
Two versions of its FeedThrough connectors aimed at manufacturers of medical diagnostic and treatment equipment have been launched by Cliff Electronics.