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Indus fusion vaccine preparation system

Automation infrastructure set to boost NHS Covid vaccine roll out capacity

Bristol-based Indus Fusion is developing an automated vaccine preparation device for NHS Covid-19 vaccine clinics, with early trials indicating a 40% increase in roll-out capacity.

The Vaccine Preparation System (VPS) is designed to work in an aseptic environment, enabling multiple syringes to extract doses from vials automatically.

The technology improves the yield from...

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University Of Exeter: Tech-based health and exercise programmes less beneficial for users with low socio-economic status, study shows

Technology-based health and exercise programmes and apps, designed to offer a convenient and accessible way to boost physical activity, are dramatically less beneficial for users with low socio-economic status, a study has shown.

A team of experts, including Professor Mark Kelson from the University of Exeter , have conducted a major study to determine whether digital health...

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Airway Medical completes first prototypes of emergency airway suction device manufactured from plants

Airway Medical , in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and Versarien PLC, have announced the conclusion of their project to further the development of The AMSU™ - a novel airway suction device developed to save the lives of patients with blocked airways and improving the well-being of people with a multitude of chronic conditions.

The project was part-funded by a grant...

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Innovative health tech goes under the microscope at hybrid event

On Wednesday October 20 SETsquared Exeter are hosting an event to explore routes to growth in digital healthcare and facilitate networking across the sector.

The gathering , held face-to-face in Exeter with the option to participate online, will explore current influences on the health tech sector, potential sources of funding and the things that entrepreneurs, founders and...

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Leading Health Technology Innovation Hub to be developed in Plymouth

A regional centre of health technology excellence will be developed in the city following a successful bid submitted to the Heart of the South West LEP by Plymouth Science Park, in partnership with the University of Plymouth , Plymouth City Council , and private sector partner, Renishaw .

Building on existing capabilities in the region, the Health Technology Innovation Hub (HTIH)...