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Why connectivity is now mission-critical for medical devices
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (557+ words) By Simon Boyd, International Sales Lead at Deutsche Telekom Io T For many years, connectivity was viewed simply as an enabling feature that allowed data to move between devices and systems. However, mounting pressure from government targets and rising waiting…...
NHS pilots AI-powered robot seal to improve mental health appointments
3+ week, 6+ day ago (521+ words) A robotic baby seal that uses embedded sensors to respond to patients in real time is being piloted by an NHS trust as part of an effort to introduce interactive assistive technologies into frontline mental health care. The device, known…...
Hantavirus outbreak at sea exposes the growing role of LEO satellites in maritime medical response
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (649+ words) On 2 May 2026, the World Health Organization received notification under the International Health Regulations (2005) of a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship operating in the South Atlantic. The ship had been on an extended expedition route…...
The wearable ecosystem trusted by Olympic athletes
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (940+ words) The wearables market has evolved rapidly over the past decade, moving far beyond simple step counters and sleep trackers. As hardware matures and devices become more capable and affordable, the real battleground is shifting to software, AI, and user experience....
D. O. N targets ageing populations with world's first belt-based wearable sensor
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (502+ words) A Japanese apparel group best known for specialist inner-down clothing is seeking to enter the digital health market with what it says is the world's first belt-type health-sensing wearable, as technology companies race to develop less intrusive ways of monitoring…...