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.

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Heart scanner will reduce pressure on emergency departments

Heart 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.

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Commercialisation in sight for cornea technology

Sterile, off-the-shelf, replacement corneas are moving closer to commercialisation, thanks to IKC support.

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Knee 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.

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New 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. 

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Dressing 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. 

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Shock 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.

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Best foot forward for technology

Best 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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