Engineering by heart
This electrical engineer-turned-cardiologist has designed innovative ‘Heart Trucks’ that are bringing specialist healthcare to people in rural communities.
Tag: healthcare technology
One formula for winning healthtech
A fiery crash taught Formula One driver Mark Webber the importance of hydration. He’s now found a new team of ...
The futuristic textile treatment with the power to repel bacteria
Hospitals are rife with dangerous bacteria, with an overuse of antibiotics causing resistant strains. This liquid metal coating for monitoring ...
Five-in-one optical diagnostic tool helps detect eye diseases earlier
The current treatment for vision impairment involves multiple, individual processes to give a full picture of a patient’s eye health. ...
Flexible sensors could prevent falls in aged care residents
A Melbourne company has created what it calls a world-first monitoring and alert system that has the potential to revolutionise ...
This technology helps protect its users from the effects of Australia’s scorching summer sun
Venturing outdoors while staying safe from skin cancer can be a tricky task. One engineer is helping Australians make safer ...
For the first time, researchers put AI skin cancer diagnosis to the test in the real world
Scientists have found artificial intelligence (AI) improves the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis, when combined with human clinical checks.
Healthcare data startup wins backing from CSIRO innovation fund
An Australian healthcare data startup has won backing from the CSIRO.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a community of engineers ready to help
Around the world, engineers are coming together to share ideas, experiment and find solutions to a potential medical supplies shortage.
COVID-19: Engineers aren’t on the frontlines – but here are some ways they are helping
Increased demand for medical supplies provides an opportunity for the engineering profession and manufacturing sector to contribute to the fight ...
