Technology > Surgical technology

3D device prints skin for burn wounds

11 February, 2020

The device covers wounds with a uniform sheet of biomaterial, depositing 'bio ink' that can accelerate the healing process.


DYNACORD® Suture: Comparative maintenance of approximation force on a simulated repair

10 January, 2020 by Joseph A. Algeri, BS ME (Senior Engineer) and Dave B. Spenciner, PE, ScM, FASM (Research Fellow)*

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the ability of suture to maintain an approximation force for DYNACORD Suture (DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, Massachusetts) and FiberWire® suture (Arthrex, Florida) under both static and cyclic load conditions.


AIMed aims to transform Australian health care with AI

24 October, 2019

The AIMed series of global summits aims to bring together clinicians, hospital leaders and technology experts to kickstart a revolution in health care.


MIKO Drip IV Monitoring System

02 July, 2019

The MIKO IV monitoring system saves healthcare workers from having to regularly check how much fluid remains in a patient's IV.


App helps inexperienced perioperative nurses

04 February, 2019 by Laini Bennett

A stressful experience in an operating theatre inspired perioperative nurse Marrianne McGhee to build an app that helps inexperienced junior nurses.


Advantech 24″ PAX-324 Medical-Grade Monitor

01 February, 2019

Advantech's Medical-Grade PAX-324 monitor is designed to deliver medical images of optimal quality.


AQUAAIR oil-free air compressors

01 November, 2018

AQUAAIR oil-free air compressors are designed to provide a clean air supply for patients in operation rooms and medical practices, while offering secure availability and sustainably cost-effective production.


Preventing transplant rejection with new treatment

19 October, 2018

The approach removes the need for donor matching and the use of immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, and could make stem cell treatment accessible to more patients.


3D bones custom made... while you're in surgery

07 November, 2017

'Just-in-time implants' will revolutionise the way bone cancer is treated.


Q&A with a Scrubit end user

17 October, 2017

Maitland Private Hospital's nurse unit manager, Martine Mead, explains how Scrubit has saved the hospital time and money, as well as reduced waste.


New app makes surgery set-ups a breeze

17 October, 2017 by Kristy Platt

Australian nurse's invention streamlines surgery set-up, and reduces costs and waste.


First SA hospital to offer 3D surgical technology

07 July, 2017

Calvary North Adelaide has become the first hospital in South Australia to adopt the latest in 3D laparoscopic imaging.


The Future of Image Guided Therapy is Here: Introducing Philips Azurion

01 June, 2017 by Kevin Barrow, Managing Director, Philips Australia and New Zealand

Today more than ever, first-time-right imaging is key.


Charlie Teo supports new medical drone trial

12 May, 2017 by Corin Kelly

Remote Australian communities could expect to see medi-drone services operating within 12 months.


Nanoscale sensor to detect disease

29 March, 2017

A new nanoscale sensor has been developed that can help detect cytokines — molecules that play a critical role in cellular response to infection, inflammation, trauma and disease.


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