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News on the medical technology breakthroughs transforming our health, from wearables and medical devices to biotechnology and medtech startups. Verdict brings you the latest medical technology news and breakthroughs, from game-changing medical tech and robotics to the software and AI-driven medical innovations shaping the disruption of healthcare. Technology has never played a greater role in your health.
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22 Mar
Sharing user data is “routine” for many health apps
Making booking appointments, ordering prescriptions and receiving health advice easier than ever, mobile health apps are used by many to personalise their healthcare.
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21 Mar
Celgene partners with AI drug discovery startup to make drug trials shorter
Biotechnology company Celgene has partnered with Exscientia, an artificial intelligence startup aiming to reduce the time it takes to bring new drug treatments to market by as much as four years.
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20 Mar
New technique could help combat counterfeit drugs and food
A new technique developed by engineers from the University of California could be used to detect counterfeit drugs from a video clip.
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18 Mar
3D printed prosthetic leg socket tracks calories burnt in style
A newly unveiled 3D printed prosthetic leg socket is stepping up the style of prosthetics while adding sensor technology to provide the user with real-time insights.
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15 Mar
Netflix algorithm repurposed to detect tumours
Researchers have repurposed a Netflix algorithm designed to predict users’ film preferences to assist with biological image analysis.
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14 Mar
On-the-spot genome analysis made possible on smartphones
Doctors may soon be able to carry out on-the-spot genome analysis using just a smartphone thanks to research by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney.
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8 Mar
Cell-sized robots could soon be injected into the body to monitor health
The advanced capabilities of modern robotics never fails to generate excitement, with videos of robots opening doors and even performing backflips flooding the internet.
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7 Mar
First ever computer-designed nanoparticle vaccine for RSV to take on infant mortality
A first-of-its-kind nanoparticle vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been designed by researchers, which could help reduce infant mortality.
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4 Mar
Machine learning model classifies lung cancer slides in under a minute
Researchers have developed a machine learning model that can classify different types of lung cancer in less than a minute.
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25 Feb
Lab-on-a-chip technology can detect cancer from a drop of blood
A new diagnostic device is designed to allow doctors to detect cancer from a drop of blood or plasma, which could lead to earlier diagnosis.
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15 Feb
First batch of medical cannabis arrives in the UK
In a milestone moment, the first bulk shipment of cannabis-based medicines has been imported to the UK since its legalisation last November.
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13 Feb
Machine learning method could reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries
A newly developed machine learning method could reduce instances of unnecessary surgery for some patients with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH).
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13 Feb
AI Herman analyses pathogens using self-driving car algorithms
An AI platform called Herman can analyse pathogens infecting our cells using the same algorithms as autonomous cars and can achieve the same level of accuracy as a trained biologist.
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12 Feb
Graphene water filtration system could even remove nuclear radiation
Graphene, the first two-dimensional material ever discovered, is being incorporated into water filtration systems to produce results far beyond what is currently possible.
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7 Feb
Simulator lets cataract patients experience improved vision pre-surgery
Cataract patients can experience post-surgery vision before the procedure takes place, thanks to a visual simulator developed at the Visual Optics and Biophotonics Laboratory, Spain.
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4 Feb
Age Labs nets €1m towards extending human health span
The Research Council of Norway has awarded €1m in research and development funding to support Age Labs, a Norway-based company developing a unique biomarker that could extend the human health span.
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4 Feb
Heart power harnessed to recharge medical devices
Implantable medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators are life-changing, but their need for frequent charging can be a problem.
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4 Feb
World Cancer Day: three promising therapies for neglected rare cancers
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide.
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4 Feb
Your eyes on the blockchain: Iris recognition technology trialled for healthcare
An iris biometric system built on blockchain technology is set for clinical trials to assess its use for patient recognition in the healthcare industry.
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30 Jan
Pills inspired by puffer fish could soon be used to track digestive health
Ingestible trackers could soon spell the end of invasive procedures such as endoscopes thanks to a ping-pong-sized smart pill that can be used to track ulcers, cancers and other gastrointestinal conditions.
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23 Jan
Johnson & Johnson: From baby talcum powder to cutting-edge surgical robotics
Healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is in talks regarding the potential acquisition of an American medical robotics company that will bring in leading surgical robotics technology, reports Bloomberg.
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16 Jan
VC investment in digital health reached $9.5bn in 2018 – These are the areas attracting investment
Venture capital funding in the digital health market – which is focused on developing technologies that improve health and healthcare – fell just short of the $10bn mark in 2018, up 32% on the previous year.
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15 Jan
Majority of patients in favour of virtual doctors’ visits, study finds
Last week, the NHS published its long-term plan setting out how it intends to allocate an extra £2.5bn in funding.
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15 Jan
Health data consortium receives €8m EU backing in push towards personalised medicine
The iReceptor Plus consortium, made up of more than 20 partners from around the globe, has received €8.4m ($9.6m) in investment from the European Union and Canadian government as it pushes for advancement in human immunological data storage, integration and sharing across the healthcare industry.
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14 Jan
AI-driven DNA sequencing provides medical cannabis insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being paired with DNA sequencing to bring much-needed insight to the rapidly growing medical cannabis market.
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10 Jan
Second Chance for opioid users, a smartphone app to detect overdose
A smartphone app called Second Chance has been developed to detect overdose-related symptoms in opioid users by using sonar to monitor breathing rates.
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7 Jan
NHS long-term plan promises “digital first” approach to improve tech-led services
Today the National Health Service released the NHS Long-Term Plan, setting out how an extra £2.5bn in funding, provided to coincide with the NHS’s 70th birthday, will be allocated.
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7 Jan
Smart speaker solution to patient care debuted at CES 2019
With an ageing population, more people than ever are relying on carers, be it professionals or members of their family.
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7 Jan
Exoskeletons give lower limb paralysis sufferers the power to walk
A challenge by Toyota to find advanced mobility solutions for sufferers of lower limb paralysis has announced its finalists, which include two exoskeletons that give users improved motion and movement.
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4 Jan
Health tech company SOPHiA GENETICS raises $77m to fund data-driven diagnosis push
SOPHiA GENETICS has announced the closing of a $77m investment round, which will be used to grow the number of hospitals that the leading health technology company serves globally.