Detecting patients’ pain levels via their brain signals
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a system that measures a patient’s pain level by analysing brain signals from...
Read MoreVirtual reality app eases children’s anxiety before surgery
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals has launched a virtual tour to give young patients an interactive experience of wards before...
Read MorePhilips and B. Braun launch Onvision needle tip tracking
Royal Philips and B. Braun Melsungen, a leader in regional anaesthesia and pain management, recently announced the launch of Onvision, a...
Read MoreSonoSite Institute provides online education resource
The SonoSite Institute is a comprehensive online resource for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), designed to educate and empower healthcare professionals. Available...
Read More93-year-old surgeon shares ‘Tales of the Operating Theatre’
A 93-year-old surgeon who joined the NHS in its first month has launched a new book bringing to life significant...
Read MoreNew pain organ discovered in the skin
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage,...
Read MoreCanadian researchers find ‘silent’ strokes common after surgery, linked to cognitive decline
Canadian researchers at McMaster University have discovered that covert – or ‘silent’ – strokes are common in seniors after they...
Read MoreOne in five awaiting new hip suffer acute pain
Almost 20 per cent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study by the University...
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