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Empatica partnering with U.S. Army MRDC to deploy COVID-19 early detection wearable
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Empatica has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to deploy a wearable and algorithm that enable the early and pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19. The project's focus is on protecting the health of the general population by preventing outbreaks via early detection and alerting. Empatica's Aura algorithm gives a ...
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With Policy Support, the Market for Surgical Robots Grows
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Health Commission and other 17 departments jointly issued the "robot" application action implementation plan to encourage the development of surgery, auxiliary examination, auxiliary rounds, intensive care, rehabilitation and other medical robot products, "robot The "robot" has ushered in a new round of development ...
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The wellness experience show, IEG launches a new ERA of rimini wellness
From 1st to 4th June 2023, an evolved format for Europe´s leading event dedicated to fitness, wellness and sport Training the main focus of attention The first RiminiWellnessOFF, a solid link between the Expo, the city and the Romagna Riviera Rimini (Italy), 9th February 2023 - An event that has become a symbol: the trade show that inaugurates the summer. With an evolved format, IEG ...
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Clinical investigations
We performed 2 clinical trials in leading neurorehabilitation hospitals in Germany and Spain proving safety, feasibility and usability of the exoskeleton in a clinical setting, and showing significant improvements in clinical outcomes and benefits in rehabilitation. A Multicentric Clinical investigation in Institut Guttmann (Spain) and Heidelberg University Hospital (Germany), leading European ...
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We continue testing HANK
In collaboration with CEIT, we have been carrying out different trials with our lower limb exoskeleton under the Eurobench project. The tests have been carried out in different environments such as: ramps, stairs, etc. The results have been very favourable, confirming the versatility of our lower limb exoskeleton. In addition, the test results will contribute to the improvement of walking ...
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The future of rehabilitation
Congratulations to the ONWARD team for the incredible progress they are making in the field of neuroengineering! In recent days, numerous media have reported the news of a great advance for science, and especially for all those people with spinal cord injury and their medical and caregiver teams. The ONWARD team has developed an epidural electrical stimulation system using electrodes placed ...
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What do clinical experts say about the ABLE Exoskeleton?
We interviewed Prof. Dr. Ing. Rüdiger Rupp, a key opinion leader in the field of rehabilitation technology with more than 25 years of clinical experience, to talk about rehabilitation, exoskeleton technology, clinical trials and many more. Prof. Dr. Ing. Rüdiger Rupp is the Head of Experimental Neurorehabilitation at the Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany. Throughout his ...
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Clinical benefits of exoskeletons
Helena López; why did you decide to become a physiotherapist? Because I like dealing with people, I like helping, I like healthcare… All these reasons were leading me towards medicine, but, in that case, I would spend little time with the patient. I preferred the contact, to be more involved in their evolution. And what made me decide, specifically for the field of neurology, was ...
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2022 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
The 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand and the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association meeting is currently happening in Pattaya, Thailand! Great interest and discussions with the attendees around the indications of Simeox airway clearance device. Come and meet us (Medha Namjoshi & BMEC.asia team) to know more about this breakthrough technology ...
By PhysioAssist
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Pulmonx Receives Japanese MHLW Approval of Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for the Treatment of Severe COPD/Emphysema
Pulmonx Corporation (Nasdaq: LUNG) (“Pulmonx”), a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for severe lung disease, announced today that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved the Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve for treating severe COPD/emphysema patients following a positive recommendation by Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). ...
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The Adamo robot, in which the CIBIR participates, this Tuesday at ‘El Hormiguero’
The Antena 3 program ‘El Hormiguero’ features this Tuesday, in addition to the actors José Coronado and Mario Casas as guests (and on Wednesday, with Javier Cámara from La Rioja), with the robot Adamo in its science section. This device from the Adamo company, in which Inspiralia has a stake, has the collaboration of the La Rioja Biomedical Research Center (CIBIR). In ...
By Adamo Robot
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Easy integration of VR therapy into everyday practice - example: Neurology practice Düsseldorf
VR therapy with CUREO shows itself to be a novel, modern way of treating neurological and musculoskeletal diseases. Therefore, many facilities, such as rehabilitation clinics or outpatient practices, initially ask themselves whether VR therapy is also suitable for their own practice, or how the new procedures can be integrated into existing therapy plans. You don't have to answer these questions ...
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ReShape Lifesciences Announces Appointment of Paul F. Hickey as President and Chief Executive Officer
ReShape Lifesciences™ (Nasdaq: RSLS), the premier physician-led weight loss and metabolic health solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Paul F. Hickey as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective August 15, 2022. Mr. Hickey succeeds Bart Bandy, who has separated from the company to pursue other ...
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ISPRM 2022 is now over - Lisbon PT
ISPRM 2022 is now over | International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | Lisbon PT After 4 nice days and some smart presentations, ISPRM 2022 now ends with great memories. New device presentation: IVS4 for Lower Limbs as a complementary approach to balance exercise, strengthening and robotic rehabilitation for gait recovery Lecture: Comparison of EEG biomarkers in Mirror ...
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Blogpost – The arrival of REAtouch Lite at Axinesis
Axinesis expands its intensive functional rehabilitation offer We are delighted to announce the launch of our new REAtouch® Lite: the device for decentralized upper-limb rehabilitation in the rehabilitation centre or at home. REAtouch Lite is the portable version of the REAtouch: our device for intensive bimanual functional upper-limb rehabilitation. REAtouch bimanual intensive therapy for ...
By Axinesis
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Publishes Briefing on ReStore Soft Exo-Suit in the UK
ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: RWLK) ("ReWalk" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of robotic medical devices for individuals with lower limb disabilities, today announced its ReStore Soft Exo-Suit was the subject of a recent Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). These briefings are designed to support National Health Services (NHS) ...
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Impact of Time to Receipt of Prosthesis on Total Healthcare Costs 12 Months Postamputation
Earlier receipt of a prosthesis is associated with reduced spending in the 12 months post-amputation of approximately $25,000 compared with not receiving a prosthesis. The results of this study suggest that not providing or delaying the provision of a prosthesis increases costs by about 25%. iFIT can help facilitate fitting patients soon after amputation with the ability to be fit anywhere ...
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Update of the virtual reality therapy system CUREO for more efficient and therapist-relieving therapy
With the update 2.0 of the virtual reality therapy system CUREO® of the med-tech company CUREosity from Düsseldorf, therapy is optimized with intuitive, digital and efficient tools. Based on user analysis and evaluation of feedback from clinics, therapists and patients, we have further developed our system to relieve therapists. The update has been officially available since January 31. ...
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UVD Robots Joins Ecolab to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections
As new coronavirus variants continue to mutate and spread, the growth in demand for infection prevention solutions using UV-C light is projected to reach $18.94 billion by 2030, witnessing an annual growth rate of 59.7% from 2021 to 2030. Further fueling the demand is the rise in hospital acquired infections (HAIs) that globally cause more fatalities due to the increase in antibiotic resistance ...
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UVD Robots Joins Ecolab to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections
As new coronavirus variants continue to mutate and spread, the growth in demand for infection prevention solutions using UV-C light is projected to reach $18.94 billion by 2030, witnessing an annual growth rate of 59.7% from 2021 to 2030. Further fueling the demand is the rise in hospital acquired infections (HAIs) that globally cause more fatalities due to the increase in antibiotic resistance ...
By UVD Robots
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