Medical
New brain stimulation treatment for depression
Some of the UK’s Harley Street outpatient clinics specialising in delivering expert mental health support have partnered with Flow Neuroscience to offer patients a new medically approved brain stimulation headset to treat depression. The type of brain stimulation used in the Flow headset has been shown in independent clinical studies to have a similar impact to antidepressants but with fewer and less-severe side effects.
Hearing aids could lower the chance of dementia and depression
Did you know that almost 1 in 4 people in the United States aged 65–74 have disabling hearing loss? In people over 75, the figure is 1 in 2. Nonetheless, many people who would benefit from wearing a hearing aid do not wear them. Experts have linked hearing loss to an increased likelihood of dementia, depression and anxiety, walking problems, and falling.
How wearable tech is improving patient outcomes
Technology is revolutionising the healthcare sector, integral to which has been the advances made in the wearables market. Christian Hebenstreit, EMEA SVP & GM, Medidata Solutions explains more.
3D printer brings simulation to functional anatomical models
Stratasys is further extending its commitment to the medical industry with the new J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer. Designed to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical models - the system improves surgical preparedness and training while helping bring new medical devices to market faster.
Insight SiP and CYSEC awarded Eurostars grant MEDICYNE project
Insight SiP and its partner CYSEC have been awarded a research and development (R&D) grant by the Eurostars programme for their MEDIcal CYbersecure NEtwork project (MEDICYNE) proposal to develop an end-to-end secure communications solution for medical IoT devices.
New treatments for hearing loss may be on the horizon
A new genetic study in mice has identified two proteins that help organise the development of the hair cells that pick up sound waves in the inner ear. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, believe that their findings could hold the key to reversing hearing loss that arises from damaged hair cells. A recent paper in the journal eLife gives a full account of the investigation.
Device optimisation with new compact cartridge valve
Bürkert has been opening up optimisation opportunities for device makers with the introduction of its 11mm long Type 6164 cartridge valve. This compact solution for pneumatic applications can offer up to a 40% space saving compared to traditional valves, thanks to its ability to fit directly into custom manifolds, eliminating external packaging. Its combination of strong performance within a compact footprint is suited for medical device man...
Human brains have evolved to 'prefer' music and speech
What makes humans so different from other primates? Though our brains are similar, it seems that they react differently to various stimuli. New evidence suggests that human brains 'listen' for musical pitch, a preference that scientists have not detected in monkeys. Humans and other primates are similar in so many ways, so what sets humans apart, exactly? Scientists have been trying to answer this question for decades with differing degrees ...
Neurocognitive training improves efficiency of tech workers
The use of a brain training app has boosted measures of efficiency among tech workers, according to independent researchers from the Platypus Institute, who presented their findings at the 41st Annual Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference in Berlin. The brain training app is called BrainHQ, which is available to the public from Posit Science as iOS, Android, and web apps.
The future of advanced wound care
Advanced wounds, referring to those that are non-healing for more than four weeks, are on the rise around the world. This is because there are an increasing number of people with poor wound healing ability, including the rising number of elderly people over 65 years of age, and the rising number of people with Type 2 diabetes.