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More than 380,000 cancer patients 'not treated on time since 2015'

Posted in Medicine on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

The NHS key target of 85% of people starting cancer treatment within 62 days has not been met since December 2015.

Google DeepMind analyzing medical data and providing predictive analytics

Posted in Software on 3rd May, 2016
by Alex Muller

Comparing a patient information, DeepMind might be able to identify the early stages of a disease that is not yet symptomatic.

How eye-tracking tech could help ICU patients communicate

Posted in Medicine on 10th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Eye-tracking devices might help some patients communicate even when mechanical ventilators make it impossible for them to speak.

Miniature heart sensor keeps heart failure patients out of the hospital

Posted in Hardware on 16th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Implanting microchip sensors in patients with advanced heart failure to better monitor symptoms and reduce their chances of returning to the hospital.

To keep dangerous bacteria off medical devices, coat them with this liquid

Posted in Medicine on 14th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

A liquid so slippery that bacteria just slide off it, preventing the formation of dangerous biofilms.