We seem to be writing about Renal Denervation every few weeks as the players unveil their latest approval of latest study result. So we thought it worth stepping back and considering the state of play for a moment.
Technology
Wireless ‘Tooth Tattoo’ Biosensor Detects Harmful Bacteria
Supermaterial Graphene may have found another application as researchers at Princeton University tell us about their new “Tooth Tattoo” capable of detecting tiny traces of harmful bacteria.
3D Systems’ Acquisition Of Bespoke Innovations™ Brings Individualisation To Prosthetic Limbs
3D Systems Corporation has announced that it has acquired San Francisco start-up Bespoke Innovations™, Inc. Bespoke develops proprietary, integrated scan, design and print technology that is designed to deliver custom fit prosthetics, orthotics and orthopedic devices that improve treatment and lifestyle outcomes.
Shock Wave Therapy Wound Treatment Works
Can CellSonic make its ESWT offering a world beater in treating troublesome non-healing wounds?
Proton Beam For Prostate Cancer: Study Says Lack Of Evidence Doesn’t Reduce Demand
Expensive Proton Beam therapy availability is limited this side of the pond. For once we don’t advocate speeding adoption, but a lack of evidence doesn’t seem to have slowed demand for its use as a prostate treatment in USA.
World First Patient-Specific Lower Jaw
A remarkable new manufacturing technology opens up a world of bespoke implant design.
Technology Fuels Global Medical Training
Global video gaming inspired Boston Children’s Hospital and IBM to develop a cloud-based training module on paediatric critical care.
Interview With Tracheal Graft Lead Clinician
Interview with the team leader behind tracheal transplant case in Stockholm, first reported a few weeks ago.
“Meerkats And Avatars” Cambridge (UK) Technology Event
Cambridge Technology Showcase: Reducing incidence of falls in the elderly, bringing cheap diagnosis of killer diseases, aid for physios with sophisticated gait analysis, coatings for medical devices to reduce biofilms.