New technique to view labelled tumour cells in 'real' time
A breakthrough technique that allows scientists to view individually labelled tumour cells as they move about in real time in a live mouse may enable scientists to develop microenvironment-specific drugs against cancer, researchers report at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) 48th Annual Meeting, Dec. 13-17, 2008 in San Francisco. 24 Dec 2008 06:17
Tellumat-developed SIMpill SMART takes world by storm
Enhanced medication management system enters new markets 17 Dec 2008 08:28
Finding the right tech model for patient care management
As the number of diabetes patients grows, doctors will increasingly turn to technology to help manage care. This creates an opportunity for vendors to provide technology that can transform the industry to make care more effective, more personal and more convenient, writes Parks Associates' Harry Wang. 17 Dec 2008 06:52
Philips at the forefront of medical technology
Philips proves once again that they are at the forefront of patient care technology. 2 Dec 2008 12:08
Robotic suit gives a leg up to people with limited mobility
HAL, a robotic suit developed by Japanese company Cyberdyne, is designed to assist people with partial paralysis, the elderly, or anyone else with mobility problems. The suit captures brain signals with a sensor at the waist and uses leg braces to help the user move around. The company is making it available for rent in Japan. 27 Nov 2008 07:51
Tellumat-developed SIMpill medical tech goes global with UK partner
The recent global successes of the SIMpill medication adherence system are not just due to spectacular trial results; they tell a story of a visionary outsource partnership between SA electronic development and manufacturing group Tellumat, and the globally-connected SIMpill brand. 26 Nov 2008 09:40
Stem-cell trachea transplant sets new treatment standard
A Colombian mother who had tuberculosis is the recipient of a transplanted windpipe made in part from her own stem cells. The transplant requires no antirejection drugs because the patient's body recognises the cells as her own. 20 Nov 2008 07:33
Sensitive ultrasound to spot early-stage cancer
European researchers have developed highly sensitive ultrasound equipment that can detect tiny quantities of reflective microbubbles engineered to stick to specific tumour cells. The technique should pick up tumours early and improve patients' chances of survival. 27 Oct 2008 07:38
GE Security's Integrated Technology deployed at Groote Schuur Hospital
GE Security's fire detection technology has made Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town a safer place for doctors and patients alike. 18 Oct 2008 11:13
Study to look at lifestyle choices following DNA discoveries
A new study will look into the choices people make after they have had their DNA analyzed for the risk of disease. The study will examine whether people work with their doctors to head off a disease to which they're predisposed or fall into bad habits when they find out they don't have any predispositions. 13 Oct 2008 06:10
New technology promises tests for diseases such as cancer in 15 minutes
Scientists at Leeds University in the UK say soon, testing for diseases such as cancer and multiple sclerosis, could take as little as 15 minutes and could be as simple as using a pregnancy testing kit. 3 Oct 2008 06:28
No blood needed thanks to non-invasive blood monitoring device
A non-invasive blood monitoring device that removes the need to draw blood to monitor patients has won the 2008 Kerrin Rennie Award for Excellence in Medical Technology. The award was presented to Masimo Corporation on 24 September at the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) dinner in Sydney. 29 Sep 2008 06:53
World's first hand-held ultrasound imaging device
Siemens Canada Limited has partnered with Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) to implement the new ACUSON P10 ultrasound system - which the manufacturer claims is the world's first hand-held ultrasound imaging device - replacing the existing technology. 19 Sep 2008 09:37
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