Day: December 23, 2022

Product update

PainChek to integrate with EMR systems

PainChek, developer of a smartphone-based pain assessment and monitoring application, has partnered with InterSystems IRIS for Health to integrate its application with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Combining the companies' platforms will facilitate PainChek's hospital global market entry as it aims to transform pain management in the hospital sector. PainChek's software-as-a-service (SaaS), artificial intelligence (AI) platform uses smart devices with cameras to accurately evaluate patients' pain levels — saving time and money for healthcare providers since different clinicians may record…

Research

Australian researchers design system to measure blood pressure with camera

At the University of South Australia, researchers designed a system that allows them to measure a patient's blood pressure with a camera. The camera visualizes the patient's forehead and focuses on two regions in particular to optically determine photoplethysmographic signals that AI algorithms then convert to blood pressure data. The researchers tested their system in 25 volunteers, and so far it has proven to be approximately 90% as accurate as traditional pressure cuff measurements. The system could provide contact-free measurements…

Health Destination

United Kingdom Leading the way in Medical Technology

The UK medical technology sector generates an annual turnover of approximately $30 billion each year. It has a strong foundation of mostly small to medium-sized companies around the country, with clusters of activity in areas such as the South East of England and the Midlands. Many multi-national companies, including several leading US medical technology manufacturers, have head offices or subsidiaries in the UK. As a significant percentage of domestically produced products are exported, the country has a large import market…

Features

Allurion How To Avoid Weight Gain Over The Festive Season

The festive season spent around family and friends is considered to be the most wonderful time of the year, although it can be challenging for those trying to lose weight. There are memories to be made, and good times to be shared - but calorie heavy food and drinks seem to be made the center of all plans. There are some quick and easy steps you can take to avoid putting on weight over the festive season. Weigh yourself regularly…

Features

ROBOTIC Joint Replacement Surgery

A more precise, less invasive surgical option for painless and faster recovery “Wear-and-tear ahritis, osteoahritis is the most common culprit in joint pain. It occurs when the lining of the joints, called cartilage, is worn down. Genetics, unhealthy body weight, joint injury or overuse, and smoking are all factors that may put you at greater risk,” says, Dr Shetty (Director Roboplasty, Robotic Knee Replacement Clinics India)  Arthritis affects a person's overall function and mobility and is a leading cause of…