Wearables

STMicroelectronics’ biosensing technology enables next-generation wearables for individual healthcare and fitness 

STMicroelectronics, has introduced a new bio-sensing chip for the next generations of healthcare wearables like smart watches, sports bands, connected rings or smart glasses. The ST1VAFE3BX chip combines a high-accuracy biopotential input with ST’s proven i...

The ‘world’s most advanced medical exoskeleton’ is honoured with the CES 2025 Innovation Award

Human in Motion Robotics, a leading innovator in robotic mobility and humanoid technology, today announced that its innovative self-balancing exoskeleton system, XoMotion, has been selected as an Honouree in the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Awards...

Wearable devices can help predict five year risk of falls for people with Parkinson’s Disease

A new study from the University of Oxford demonstrates how clinicians could use data to predict the risk of falls in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) to help improve effective longer term care planning. Falls are a common problem for people living with P...

Cardinal Health launches Kendall SCD SmartFlow Compression System 

Cardinal Health has announced the US launch of its Kendall SCD SmartFlow Compression System, the next generation of the Kendall Compression Series offering an enhanced clinician and patient experience. Featuring clinically proven technology that delivers...

Personify Health brings personalised health experiences closer to employees with new wearable devices and Microsoft Teams app 

In a continuous effort to prioritise employee health and wellbeing, Personify Health is introducing two high-demand and convenient extensions of its personalised health platform. Personify’s new Microsoft Teams app and Max GO wearable device are now...

‘You’re not ovary-acting’: The fast-tracked fertility insights designed for women 

Dr Helen O’Neill, a molecular geneticist and Associate Professor, co-founded Hertility to bring accessible, at-home hormone and fertility testing to women. Hertility, created with Dr Natalie Getreu and Deirdre O’Neill, provides personalised reproductive ins...

Unlocking gut and hormonal health with breath analysis technology

Dr Rui Lopes, Clinical Advisor at OMED Health tells us about the connections between gut microbiomes and hormones, particularly within women, and how breath analysis technology is helping people make sense of the relationship in non-invasive methods.  ...

Myoovi period pain relief device: Instant relief for menstrual discomfort 

For women seeking immediate pain relief from menstrual cramps and related discomfort, the Myoovi Period Pain Relief Device offers a groundbreaking solution. This discreet, clinically proven TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device provides...

Safer than an office chair, smaller than a wheelchair: A mobility aid that adapts seamlessly 

VELA, a leading Danish company specialising in innovative mobility solutions, has shared the news that they believe is to revolutionise personal mobility across Europe. Vela tells us more.  Introducing a game-changing mobility solution   We’ve ju...

The helmet using near-infrared light to positively impact neurodegenerative conditions

If you could improve your memory and cognitive potential by dedicating 10 minutes daily to it, would you try it? As more attention is paid to the brain’s impressive capabilities, a fascinating concept called photobiomodulation enhances brain capacity at all s...

Arc’teryx and Skip partner to introduce MO/GO: Revolutionising mobility with the world’s first pair of powered trousers 

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Arc’teryx and Skip proudly announce the launch of MO/GO, the world’s first pair of powered pants (trousers) designed to make human movement more joyful. Designed to support users to be more active through increasing sta...

China’s medical device market value hits US$179B and 90th CMEF in Shenzhen to feature a plethora of technological products 

The 90th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) is set to take place in Shenzhen from October 12th to 15th, 2024. With an expected attendance of over 200,000 visitors from more than 150 countries, the exhibition is poised to be a global showcase...