❀️ Health Tech

Health Tech, or digital health, helps us understand and take control of our own health. But we also cover more traditional health news like medicines, vaccines and medical procedures.

Kent Olofsson 1 min read

πŸ’” New method reduces the risk of recurrence in myocardial infarction

By using infrared light and ultrasound, researchers can now see plaques in the blood vessels that cannot be detected by traditional examinations.

Magnus Aschan 2 min read

πŸ’‰ The fervor surrounding the Astra vaccine once again shows how the media drives fear - and it costs lives

The media's obsession over the AstraZeneca vaccine can be dismissed as part of the media logic and the truism "if it bleeds it leads". But in this case, and in many others, it costs lives. It can not simply be shrugged off.

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ‘‚ 3D map for the inner ear can provide better treatment of hearing damage

By adapting cochlear implants to each person's cochlea, we can get more effective treatment of severe hearing damage.

Per Soderstrom 2 min read

πŸ’¨ Air purifier instead of face mask - UV light removes 99% of viruses and bacteria in the air

UV lighting purifies the air we breathe in, through a portable air purifier - a "wearable".

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ”Ž App and "headband" should give a more focused brain

A neurofeedback system that everyone can use on their own will help people feel calmer and more focused.

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ”¬ AI helps dermatologists diagnose skin cancer

An AI is able to analyze images of melanoma and see which ones are dangerous, as good as a dermatologist.

Per Soderstrom 2 min read

πŸŽ— Layer X-ray detects lung cancer in time

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers - also difficult to detect. A study in the UK has a suggestion

Kent Olofsson 1 min read

πŸš‘ AI can increase survival among patients in hospitals

An AI has been trained to recognize signs that patients need intensive care. This means that patients receive the right care earlier than they receive today, which increases their chances of survival.

Per Soderstrom 1 min read

πŸ† Battery-powered drones deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a challenge in sparsely populated areas. Zipline has experience in distributing healthcare equipment outside cities. Now you get a new assignment.