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3D Bioprinting: Highly Realistic Models of Human Hearts
A team from Carnegie Mellon University in the US has succeeded in printing a 3D model of a human heart that looks and feels like real cardiac tissue, using a material derived from seaweed. See it for yourself!
Innovative Devices to Treat the Underdiagnosed Condition of Sleep Apnea
The Covid-19 pandemic and the stress associated with the lockdown and social distancing measures have led to an increase in sleep disorders around the world. Among them, sleep apnea is an under-diagnosed condition that is very poorly treated due to the lack of practical and effective treatment. A recent study shows that Covid-19 patients who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may have a greater risk of adverse outcomes from the virus. Read on.
Covid-19 Reshapes the Future of Hospital Design
Around the world, national healthcare contingency plans have struggled to cope with the impact of Covid-19, with healthcare facilities and critical care systems buckling under the extraordinary pressure. Faced with a massive influx of long-term intensive care patients, overstretched hospitals have often had to rely on medical evacuations organized by regional health agencies, and even the army. In a growing number of countries, this is leading to a complete rethink about the way hospitals are designed. Discover more.
How Robots Have Been Deployed to Respond to the Pandemic
Automation technologies have proven their efficiency during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Whether in hospitals, public spaces, or the factory, different kinds of robots have been developed to respond to Covid-19. Learn more.
STUDY. When IoT Technology Helps Healthcare Workers
Healthcare professionals are losing a lot of time on administrative tasks because of unsuitable IT systems and the under-use of connected objects. (By Faki Saadi, Regional Enterprise Mobility Director, France at SOTI.) Check out the study.
Choosing the Right Cardiac Stimulator
What kind of cardiac stimulator should be used for which condition? What are the different types of implantable cardiac stimulators? How is a cardiac stimulator implanted? What is the battery life of an implantable cardiac stimulator? What are the risks associated with implantable cardiac stimulators? Find all the answers in our buying guide.
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