Archive: 2022
Multi-layer tubular elasticised wound dressing
A multi-layer tubular elasticised wound dressing developed at Columbia University, New York, USA, is said to be superior to conventional dressings in that the various…
Miniature biosensor can monitor condition of serious wounds
A biosensor capable of accurately monitoring the condition of a chronic wound has been developed in the UK by a team at Nottingham Trent University…
Wireless sock monitors reduce rate of patient falls in hospitals
A study led by nurses at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center involving 569 hospitalised “fall risk” patients found the use of a wireless…
Clinical-grade collagen made from bullfrog skin to treat chronic wounds
A new clinical-grade collagen patch made from discarded bullfrog skin has been developed by materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in collaboration with Singapore-based…
Warming garment for relieving menstrual pain
Warm clothing that alleviates menstrual or other pain in the lower abdomen and back has been developed by Body Moody of Prague, Czech Republic.
Prosthesis for abdominal wall hernia repair
An improved prosthesis for abdominal wall hernia repair, particularly via laparoscopy, has been developed by Medtronic Sofradim Production of Trévoux, France.
Bandages or tapes with improved extensibility
Bandages or tapes with improved extensibility have been developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer of Skillman, New Jersey, USA.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement drape launched
US healthcare company Medline Industries has introduced a transcatheter aortic valve replacement drape, the latest addition to the company’s surgical drape product range designed to…
Textile centre of excellence for medtech opened in Sweden
SHL Healthcare has established a textile centre of excellence in Borås, Sweden, to extend and streamline support for early project phases in collaboration with customers.
Myant adds new technologies to textile computing platform
Toronto, Canada-based Myant is partnering with Osmotex to bring new technology to the rapidly evolving textile computing industry.