Research

US researchers develop new bioprinting technique based on voxels

At the University of Virginia researchers developed a new bioprinting technique based on voxels. Voxels are 3D cubes that form basic building blocks in computer graphics, similar to what pixels are for 2D, and have been popularized by games such as Minecraft. The new technique involves printing discrete spherical blobs of bioink (as the voxels) within a supportive matrix that then swell to merge together, forming a porous structure. Sticky bioinks can be difficult to handle and print predictably, but…

Product update

Aster brings together one-doctor clinic inside retail pharmacy with Aster Xpress

Aster DM Healthcare, has announced the launch of Aster Xpress, a novel concept which brings together a one-doctor clinic inside a retail pharmacy which will help patients with general ailments and primary health needs seek instant medical care and receive the medication within the least possible time. Introduced specially for the residents of The Expo 2020 Village, Aster Xpress would provide örst aid, effective triaging and basic diagnostics for general medical needs as well as cater to health & wellness…

Health Destination

FRANCE – The Next Health Technology Nation

The medical device market in france had an estimated turnover of €31. 2 billion for the year 2019. The market turnover for medical devices exported from france is estimated at €8. 9 billion, which is 26% of the total market. The market is expected to see an annual growth of about 2% for the next several years(trade. Gov) France is a transcontinental country spanning Western Europe and overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian…

Events

UAE health authorities celebrate World Diabetes Day

The global diabetes devices market size was valued at $25.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2021 to 2028. The market is primarily driven by factors such as an increase in technological advancements and rise in the incidence of obesity. Moreover, the increasing adoption of insulin delivery devices and the rising prevalence of diabetes are driving market growth (Grand view research) Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also…

Features

External Counter Pulsation – ‘Bypass without Bypass’

The market for technologies and products in the treatment of coronary heart disease is forecast to grow from $12. 2 billion in 2014 to $22. 5 billion in 2021, (smithers) coronary heart disease (chd) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of plague buildup. Plaque is made of fat, cholesterol and other materials. This plaque builds up inside artery walls and can cause the arteries to narrow and stiffen, reducing the blood flow and…