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Ring-type sensor in Singapore measures skin feel

  • April 29, 2024
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore has developed a ring-type device that can help speed up the analysis of skincare cosmetic products. Dubbed HapSense, the wearable device is shaped like a signet ring and worn on the fingertip. It captures data on friction and pressure in near real-time with high sensitivity to offer “precise, objective and quantifiable” measurements […]

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The strategic implementation of SCRs marks a new era in patient-centric care – Digital Health Technology News

  • April 29, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved information sharing across healthcare settings. This led the NHS to kick-start the development of a national framework and data standards for shared care records (SCRs), with the ultimate aim of ensuring the consistent recording and exchange of patient information. By September 2023, working closely with the NHS, […]

RIZON class 4 and 5 electric MD trucks arrive in Canada

  • April 28, 2024
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Daimler’s new, all-electric truck brand made its Canadian debut this week with the official market launch of its battery electric class 4 and 5 medium duty work trucks. After making its North American debut at the 2023 ACT Expo in Anaheim, California, Daimler Truck’s RIZON brand has continued on a steady march towards production with […]

777 hp electric overland concept from Italdesign bows in Beijing [video]

  • April 28, 2024
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The all-new, all-electric Italdesign Quintessenza concept is a high-tech Italian take on the Porsche Dakar concept that’s just begging to be put into production. Making its debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Italdesign Quintessenza concept embodies both the dynamic prowess of a GT and the versatile adaptability of a pick-up truck. At least, that’s […]

Junk science is cited in abortion ban cases. Researchers are fighting the ‘fatally flawed’ work

  • April 28, 2024
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Tablets of mifepristone and misoprostol. Two studies at the heart of the mifepristone case heard at the supreme court were retracted. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Tablets of mifepristone and misoprostol. Two studies at the heart of the mifepristone case heard at the supreme court were retracted. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images Junk science is […]

Breakthrough test could revolutionise COPD diagnosis and severity assessment

  • April 28, 2024
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A new research paper has revealed how new medical devices, combined with advanced machine learning techniques, could offer a promising alternative to traditional spirometry for diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The paper, developed by TidalSense, incorporated data from five clinical studies conducted in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, the NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech, […]

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Listen: The tech supporting child malnutrition programmes in developing nations

  • April 28, 2024
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In this week’s Health Tech World Podcast we speak to ShareMy.Health co-founder and CEO, Galen Murdock. The same offline data synchronisation technology used by airlines like Alaska, Delta and Lufthansa to ensure in-flight services go smoothly is now being put to use by ShareMy.Health for vital digital-based child nutrition services online in Internet connection dead zones. Galen […]