Jellagen announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Jellagen has entered into a license agreement for an exclusive grant to patent rights with Mayo Clinic for the development in treatment of vocal cord paralysis. Vocal cord paralysis (VCP) is an injury to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLNs), which control most of the muscles of the larynx. This results in paralysis of … Continue reading Jellagen announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Project looks at how face masks affect communication
The Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David is part of a collaborative team helping to understand the benefits of clear face masks in preventing barriers to communication between health care staff and patients. The use of face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted patients who are … Continue reading Project looks at how face masks affect communication
Playing with dolls activates the brain regions associated with empathy and social skills
A team of researchers from Cardiff University has used neuroscience for the first time to explore the impact doll play has on children. In an eighteen month study, the team monitored the brain activity of thirty three children, aged between four and eight, as they played with dolls. Cardiff University reports they found that doll … Continue reading Playing with dolls activates the brain regions associated with empathy and social skills
AerosolShield secures Welsh Government funding for protective tent
A Birmingham based medtech company has secured £250,000 in new funding from the Welsh Government to manufacture a device which can shield NHS staff and carers from Covid-19 and other infections. BusinessLive reports AerosolShield, which is based on the University of Birmingham’s research park, will use the capital to help it develop and scale production … Continue reading AerosolShield secures Welsh Government funding for protective tent
Smoking and obesity could increase the risk of severe coronavirus and sepsis
An international team of scientists has identified genetic evidence that suggests both smoking and obesity can increase the risk of severe Covid-19. The researchers also found the same was true for the risk of developing sepsis, a dangerous inflammatory response faced by many patients with other infections. The findings, published in Circulation, highlight that stopping … Continue reading Smoking and obesity could increase the risk of severe coronavirus and sepsis
Bee Robotics developing coronavirus PCR detector
Welsh Government Innovation is supporting Bee Robotics Ltd to develop a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detector. Following the current crisis there will be a continuing need for surveillance for both “herd immunity” using antibody testing and for active carriers using nucleic acid based technology using mouth and nose swabs. Business Wales reports Bee Robotics … Continue reading Bee Robotics developing coronavirus PCR detector
Help with groundbreaking research to find ways of recovery from coronavirus
Researchers exploring a new method to help people recover from Covid-19, using breathing exercises and a handheld device, are looking for volunteers who have had coronavirus to help them test it. The work could benefit patients and ease the strain on the NHS. More people are now surviving Covid-19. However, patients who are recovering talk … Continue reading Help with groundbreaking research to find ways of recovery from coronavirus
Bond Digital Health launches coronavirus testing app
Bond Digital Health has developed a companion app for a Covid-19 test that could soon help world governments and health agencies manage and control the coronavirus pandemic. Business News Wales reports the Cardiff based company is part of a global consortium that is producing a rapid diagnostic test for Covid-19. The antigen test, produced by … Continue reading Bond Digital Health launches coronavirus testing app
Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) are collaborating with Rescape Innovation Ltd to improve the safe deployment of virtual reality for health care staff and patients. Rescape Innovation are pioneering the use of VR in healthcare to reduce pain, anxiety and improve … Continue reading Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare
Diurnal hails year of progress
The chief executive of listed business Diurnal has said the company’s latest financial year marked a key transition in progress towards its vision of “becoming a world-leading endocrinology specialty pharma company” after increasing its commercial footprint in key marketplaces. Insider Media reports in the year to June 30th 2020 total revenues rose from £1m to … Continue reading Diurnal hails year of progress
