Health Technology
The U-Image wireless ultrasound device to be widely available in South Africa
The U-Image wireless ultrasound device was developed by Dr Chad Marthinussen, a medical doctor, and his team after realising the limitations of ...Philips introduces a new MRI scanners helping to achieve ‘helium-free’ MR operations
Philips introduces the first and only fully-sealed 1.5T magnet, helping to achieve ‘helium-free’ MR operations. As early as 2018, Philips recognized this ...AfDB: Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to boost Africa’s health sector
African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation has been created to support healthcare in Africa The foundation will aim to boost Africa’s access to the ...How technology can bridge the multiple gaps in providing quality healthcare
Innovative technology solutions for primary care exist in South Africa. Phukulisa Health Solutions, for example, offers a platform that mimics a consultation with ...No PCR, no problem: how COVID can be diagnosed with X-rays
Bal Iryna/Shutterstock Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland; Gabriel Okolo, University of the West of Scotland, and Stamos Katsigiannis, Durham ...Affordable analysis of genomes ‘key to tackling diseases’
[NAIROBI] A project equipping researchers with cheap and accessible methods for studying genetic materials of large collections of bacteria that cause diseases ...Innovative technologies key to saving lives
Innovative technologies are accelerating access to healthcare everywhere, but we must ensure that they are readily available in all health facilities, fairly ...Diagnosing dysphagia in COVID-19 with telemedicine
Clinicians who are diagnosing and treating dysphagia in COVID-19 patients should use telemedicine in order to reduce risk to themselves, say experts.The ...Dangers of Legacy Solutions to Health Information Management
Legacy systems can be a thorn in the side of health Information Management(HIM) professionals. Dated systems may still function but can be ...COVID-19 is a Change Agent in Africa Healthcare
COVID-19 is a change agent. Prior to the outbreak of corona-virus disease (COVID-19) been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ...