Medical
-
CES: Futuristic mobility highlights day two of electronics show
Voice command at the gas pump, exoskeletons and plant sensors among latest tech catching attention.Read more → -
Non-stick coating repels drug-resistant superbugs
McMaster researchers create hydrophobic plastic wrap designed for medical and food industry applications.Read more → -
Grant boosts production of low cost 3D printed hands, back braces to Canadian kids
Victoria Hand Project produces prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of conventional appliances.Read more → -
In Harmony
Adjustable exoskeleton helps physical therapists shoulder stroke rehabilitation.Read more → -
High tech device trends threaten continued use of the stethoscope
Iconic diagnostic device’s relative portability and low cost still make it the go to for seasoned doctors.Read more → -
Canada commits $20 million to help scale up health innovations
Network to connect participating hospitals with small to medium-sized biotech companies.Read more → -
3D bioprinter launched to ISS
3D BioFabrication Facility to leverage weightlessness of space to additively manufacture soft tissues.Read more → -
Ontario researchers invent way to store vaccines at higher temperatures
McMaster chemical engineers prove efficacy of preserving delicate vaccines in sugary gel.Read more → -
Dalhousie Football players among first to get ‘smart helmets’
Riddell SpeedFlex helmet designed to detect impacts, protect against concussion.Read more → -
Challenges of medical device approval often too daunting, say Canadian doctors.
Inventive physicians turn to incubators for path toward commercialization.Read more →
