Approximately 7.5 per cent of babies in the UK are born prematurely, according to the Office of National Statistics. Incubators provide a safe and secure environment for preterm babies as they recover and develop, but what should you consider when designing one?Typically, premature babies will require more care than those born a…

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In response to rising pressures on the healthcare sector, a new Government initiative seeks to allow UK patients faster access to innovative medical devices. Essential to many MedTech devices lies an electronic drive system, but how can we ensure it’s up to scratch? Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS…

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Since their discovery in 1895, X-rays have helped us see the world in entirely new ways. Their uses stretch beyond broken bones — even helping us examine ancient Egyptian artifacts and discover the structure of human DNA. While X-ray remains one of the oldest and most used forms of medical imaging, several other imaging te…

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Medical conditions such as meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, can be very serious if not treated quickly. Medical testing provides doctors with the clarification needed to administer the best treatment — fast. Here Stewart Goulding, managing director of precision drive…

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