University News
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Enter the smart stethoscope
28/01/2013
Scientists from the University of Southampton have helped develop a smart stethoscope to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment of kidney stones.... read more >
Galway delivers a longer lifespan
24/01/2013
A new type of orthopaedic implant developed at NUI Galway could improve the lifespan of hip and knee replacements.... read more >
New scaffold for cornea repair
23/01/2013
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a technique for delivering stem cell therapy to the eye.... read more >
Self-learning prosthesis
22/01/2013
Researchers at Bournemouth University are collaborating with prosthetics and orthotics supplier, Chas A Blatchford & Sons, to create a lower-limb prosthesis that can adjust to fit the changing shape of the residual limb. The researchers have incorporated wireless technology into a self-learning system that will measure interactions between socket and the residual limb during prosthetic fitting and wear. This should allow the prosthesis to be fitted correctly the first time. www.bournemouth.ac.uk, source: www.healio.com ... read more >
Limerick builds catheter safety device
18/01/2013
Researchers at the University of Limerick have been awarded more than €300k to commercialise a safety device for transurethral catheter deployment. ... read more >
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