Archive for June 2020
Injectable gel for spinal repair progresses to veterinary trial
An injectable gel material to repair spinal discs is being tested on elderly sheep in an innovative animal trial funded by the IKC.
Read MoreHeart scanner will reduce pressure on emergency departments
A portable scanner that lets doctors quickly assess the seriousness of chest pain in patients is a step closer to production following a clinical trial.
Read MoreCommercialisation in sight for cornea technology
Sterile, off-the-shelf, replacement corneas are moving closer to commercialisation, thanks to IKC support.
Read MoreKnee surgery technology to be tested in human trial
A bespoke technology package for complex knee surgery will be tested in its first human trial later this year.
Read MoreNew device can accurately diagnose hip dysplasia
A new diagnostic tool to identify hip dysplasia in newborn babies has successfully completed a small-scale trial at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool.
Read MoreDressing that promotes healing moves closer to clinical trial
A dressing that can speed up healing in chronic wounds is undergoing regulatory approval in preparation for its first trial with patients.
Read MoreShock absorbing surgical tool reduces fracture risk
Dr Jeffers from Imperial College London secured IKC funding to create a novel titanium device to repair joints or correct their alignment.
Read MoreBest foot forward for technology
Collaboration with clinicians and NHS Blood and Transplant is enabling the evaluation of an existing technology to help prevent foot ulcers in diabetic patients.
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