Month: August 2020

Features

Light beams for food quality testing

Fluorescence spectroscopy is a non-destructive technique that is able to give rapid and sensitive results. The technique uses a light beam (usually ultraviolet) to excite electrons, thereby causing them to fluoresce. This light is then directed towards a filter and onto a detection mechanism where the molecule, or changes in it, can be measured and identified. This is measured by what is termed a fluorescence excitation spectrum The quality, safety, and authenticity of our food is of the utmost importance…

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First mobile hearing center in the UAE

“One of the core responsibilities at Star Key Hearing Centers is our commitment to enabling better hearing care solutions and increasing the accessibility of hearing health by bringing the hearing services closer to the community, especially for those who cannot easily access traditional medical care yet are in urgent need,” explains Mohammad Kettaneh, Chief Executive Officer of Star Key Hearing Centers In the healthcare industry, technology is taking the upfront as a primary component in managing patient care, staff processes…

News & Updates

Samsung puts emphasis on health management with new Galaxy Watch3

Electronics giant Samsung recently held their virtual ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event where they announced the latest upgrades to their popular mobile devices. Along with phones, tablets, and earbuds, Samsung unveiled the newest version of their smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch3. The Watch3 has several new features and upgrades that make it a worthy competitor to the Apple Watch, but perhaps where it stands out this year is its emphasis on health management. Like other smartwatches, the Watch3 contains an accelerometer, gyroscope, and…

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UCLA researchers develop smartwatch to track levels of drug via patient’s sweat

Researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and the Stanford School of Medicine have developed a smartwatch that uses electrochemical analysis to track levels of a drug in the body by analyzing a patient’s sweat. The system could help with finding the correct drug and dose for a given patient in order to maximize therapeutic potential and avoid side-effects. At present, most drugs are prescribed based on standard guidelines and can be tailored based on parameters such as age…

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Canon Medical unveils new mobile digital X-ray unit

Canon Medical is releasing a compact new mobile digital X-ray. The SOLTUS 500, powered by a 40kW generator, has touch screens both at the main unit and at the collimator, making it easier and quicker to operate it around patients. Detectors are charged right on the device and stored within a special bin, plus special Canon technology allow the detectors operate at a long range when necessary. “Today’s hospitals are challenged with productivity demands and it’s imperative that their X-ray…