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Sonar Vision System Helps Blind People Achieve Greater Visual Acuity

A “sonar vision” system that enables people who are blind from birth to perceive the shape of a face, a house or even words and letters, is being developed by a team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

28 Nov 2012

CIVCO Unveils omniTRAX Active Patient Tracker at RSNA 2012

CIVCO Medical Solutions announces omniTRAX Active Patient Tracker, the next wave in navigation technology at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

26 Nov 2012

CLARITY 2012 Showcases Potential of Sensor Web Technologies

The Applications of the Sensor Web: CLARITY 2012 Showcase Event took place today at Clontarf Castle in Dublin. The open day was attended by over 150 researchers, industry professionals and state agencies and the latest advances in the areas of adaptive sensing and information discovery were on show.

23 Nov 2012

Wearable Sensor Monitoring System Identifies Motor Status of Parkinson’s Patients in Real Time

Systems to improve patient rehabilitation, methods that help detect diseases, and smart biomaterials for optimising treatments—scientific advances in the field of biomedical engineering are unstoppable. A number of leading UPC teams are carrying out research aimed at harnessing technology to improve people’s health.

23 Nov 2012

IMTEK of University of Freiburg Coordinates Research Project DiscoGnosis

The Department of Microsystems Engineering of the University of Freiburg is Coordinating the Research Project DiscoGnosis

22 Nov 2012

Canon USA to Display Suite of Digital Radiography Detectors at RSNA 2012

With a focus on patient solutions, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will feature a full line-up of digital radiography (DR) devices at the 2012 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting on November 25-30 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Canon will highlight its cost-effective devices that offer flexibility, mobility, high-quality imaging and robust workflow solutions for high volume centers.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc 22 Nov 2012

ReFIT Algorithm Improves Speed and Accuracy of Neural Prosthetics that Control Computer Cursors

When a paralyzed person imagines moving a limb, cells in the part of the brain that controls movement still activate as if trying to make the immobile limb work again. Despite neurological injury or disease that has severed the pathway between brain and muscle, the region where the signals originate remains intact and functional.

19 Nov 2012

Non-Invasive Patient Monitoring Devices Creator Wins Ernst + Young National Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award

Joe Kiani, founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Massimo Corporation, has been named the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Life Sciences Award Winner. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award is the country's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.

From Masimo Corporation 19 Nov 2012

Omron Launches Continuous Strapless Heart Rate Monitor

Today Omron Healthcare, Inc., a leader in personal wellness products, launched its first-ever, continuous Strapless Heart Rate Monitor (HR-500U). Exercise enthusiasts can now take their workout to the next level comfortably without an annoying chest strap. Easy to use, the monitor is worn on the wrist and provides accurate, continuous monitoring.

16 Nov 2012

Small, Low Cost Sensor to Monitor Medical Vital Signs

Electrical engineers at Oregon State University have developed new technology to monitor medical vital signs, with sophisticated sensors so small and cheap they could fit onto a bandage, be manufactured in high volumes and cost less than a quarter.

16 Nov 2012