In surgery, sealing incisions has been a major challenge for practitioners. Researchers have experimented with early gelatin-based sealants in the recent past, which demonstrated moderate success. Recently, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in LA, recognizing the need to improve surgical sealing materials, have developed a new hybrid sealant. Based on a combination … Continued

As today’s Internet – colloquially known as Web 2.0 – evolves, people have become more conscious about ownership and handling of their data. When the Internet became mainstream in the 1990s, the tech tools running it were mainly neutral. Businesses could not obtain more than a few data points, as Web 1.0 was not designed … Continued

Cancer therapies have rapidly improved in the 21st century, and outcomes have been more favourable for patients who present themselves for early check-ups. However, accurate diagnostics is a valuable first step for suitable therapies to be used. Imagene, a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has developed a new AI-based analysis software to facilitate tumour … Continued

Researchers at the University College London and the University of Ghana have touched upon a breakthrough for quick and inexpensive haemoglobin testing. Their new smartphone-based system is designed to use phone cameras to detect haemoglobin concentrations, offering a new way for medical staff to detect anaemia. Turning a smartphone into a medical device – How … Continued

Israeli company Alpha Tau Medical has developed Alpha DaRT, a new cancer treatment that uses alpha particles to directly attack cancerous tissue. The company has developed dedicated applicators and modified existing biopsy devices to make the implantation of Alpha DaRT sources easy for clinicians. The treatment is showing promise as a faster and more efficient … Continued

The role of AI-driven technology in healthcare has long been of interest. Augmenting the skills of clinicians in administering patient care is one of the most talked about aspects of health tech, with experts predicting the growth of AI-based technology as a valuable tool in diagnostics and patient care. This was extensively explored at the … Continued

In a world where technology has contributed significantly to the distancing of physicians from their patients, Human Xtensions is making an attractive proposition, aiming to eliminate the negative side effects created by the doctor-patient distance. Robotic-Assisted Surgery that closes the doctor-patient gap Born out of the idea of making a laparoscopic hand-held device that has … Continued

Reproductive health is a major sector of the medical industry. Recently, as fertility reduces, more attention has been paid to this part of healthcare. Technologies helping fertility and management of infertility have continually been rolled into the market. As this remains a global health concern, Med-Tech World takes an interest and finds it an important … Continued