Let’s Get It Clear: Sound bases for clinical practice
Figure 1. A surrogate cigarette flammability test apparatus Where do we get the assurance that our assessment and prescription practices are following best practice? Often…
Let’s Get It Clear: Medical device flammability testing
Figure 3. NiCR coil in vertical test position For patient and carer safety, it is important that medical devices will not catch fire, or if…
Innovation backed by clinical study offers a new approach to preventing pressure ulcers on the heel
Medical equipment supplier Sumed International has launched Sumed Yathan Second Skin Heel Sleeve, which offers a new approach to preventing pressure ulcers on the heel.…
London clinics to offer new brain stimulation treatment for depression to benefit patients and clinicians alike
Some of the UK’s leading Harley Street outpatient clinics specialising in delivering expert mental health support have partnered with medical device company Flow Neuroscience to…
Government updates helpful assistive tech guide for healthcare professionals
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released an updated version of its assistive technology guide for healthcare professionals and manufacturers, providing definitions,…
New chatbot therapist to help combat depression and maximise chances of recovery
A chatbot therapist to treat depression has launched as recent figures show that NHS patients seeking help with their mental health are waiting more than…
First of its kind medication-free treatment for depression launches in the UK
Flow, a medical device company, has launched a medication-free treatment for depression comprising a brain stimulation headset and therapy app; it is the first approved…
Innovative monitors to transform clinical workflow and enhance patient outcomes across the NHS
Diagnostic device specialist Hill-Rom has launched the Welch-Allyn Connex range of monitors to help caregivers detect the early signs of patient deterioration and provide a…
Research team develops AI-enabled medical device to aid people affected by paralysis
A team of Australian researchers have created a new, breakthrough medical device, called the Stentrode, which utilises AI in a bid to help people who…
New water and corrosion resistant rotation adapter gives more comfort, safety and movement for patients
Ottobock has launched a new adapter for its above-knee prostheses, giving wearers more movement, comfort and safety in and out of the water. The 4R57=WR…