Research

Ocutrx unveils OcuLenz AR/XR headset, aiding vision for patients with advanced macular degeneration 

Ocutrx Technologies, a leader in Augmented Reality (AR) and 3D technology for medical and surgical applications is pulling back the curtain on its latest innovation: OcuLenz, its groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) / Extended Reality (XR) headset. OcuLenz...

The power of tokenising clinical research 

ICON, the world’s leading clinical research organisation, continues its work for improving research processes with its Clinical Trial Tokenisation. We spoke to Kathleen Mandziuk, Vice President of Real-World Solutions and Tokenisation at ICON about...

Huawei’s new health lab in Finland is advancing health and fitness research 

Huawei launched a new HUAWEI Health Lab located in Helsinki, Finland. Equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, the laboratory serves as the research platforms for Huawei’s health and fitness sector.  Sized at almost 1,000 square metres,...

New NHS software to improve care for millions of patients

The NHS is introducing the Federated Data Platform in spring next year to enhance patient care by integrating existing data, aiming to reduce waiting lists and hospital discharge delays. The NHS will roll out new software from spring next year to deliver...

Haier Biomedical introduces TwinCool frequency conversion ULT freezers  

Haier Biomedical has announced the launch of its new line of energy efficient TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers for pharmaceutical, clinical research and public health laboratories. This innovative range of sample storage solutions combines several...

AI and computational biology transforming chronic liver disease research 

Chronic liver disease poses a significant global health challenge, with millions of lives lost each year. A lack of available treatments and a shortage of viable livers for transplantation make this a pressing issue that demands attention. Fortunately, the...

Only one in 10 European hospitals are adequately protected against phishing 

A new survey of European-based clinics and hospitals has revealed less than one in 10 institutions have correctly implemented basic phishing and spoofing protection.   The new research by EasyDMARC  revealed the security policies of 2,000...

Survey results show unseen burdens for individuals with endometriosis at work and school

Results from a self-selected survey of over 1,700 individuals with endometriosis and/or uterine fibroids has shown negative impacts on work and school experiences. We explore more of the research below. Evidation and Myovant Sciences, a wholly owned...

Study reveals need to improve conversations about induction of labour in clinical settings

Norgine, a leading European specialist pharmaceutical company, has announced the findings of its study. This study highlights the need to increase quality conversations and informed shared decision-making between expectant mothers and their healthcare...

Study investigates factors affecting asthma in young children

Young children – between two and four – suffered the highest rates of asthma with recurrent exacerbations (ARE) over a nearly 30-year period according to new research by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) programme at...

Genomic urine test detects bladder cancer from DNA

A new genomic urine test can help doctors accurately predict bladder cancer as many as 12 years before clinical signs and symptoms emerge and long before a diagnosis can be made with cystoscopy, the most common method of detection, according to a new...

87% of people living in Canada want universal mental healthcare

People living in Canada believe that we are in a mental health crisis and that governments are not doing enough about it. A recent survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) found that almost nine in ten agree that people...