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Case studies by clinical area

 

We are applying our technologies to a range of clinical areas, in collaboration with our clinical partners. Browse our selection of more than 30 inspiring case studies of how we are applying our technologies to improve patient outcomes. You can also search for case studies by technology or visit our capabilities for details of our research.

Case studies by clinical area

John Robertson Director of Centre of Excellence for Autoimmunity in Cancer

Cancer care               

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Speeding up cancer diagnosis during surgery A new bright light source to speed up cancer diagnosis Discovering new subtypes of breast cancer using artificial intelligence Mathematical Modelling to Revolutionise fight against Cancer Chemotherapy delivered by biomaterials direct to brain tumour site

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Cancer Research Nottingham Data analysis for diagnosis and decision support Mathematical modelling of diseases and treatment Cyclops Healthcare NetworkPlus Novel materials to carry drugs

 
clinician pushing equipment

Critical care              

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iTraXS Novel endotracheal tube for safer intubation in critical care SurePulse - neonatal heartrate monitoring Automated capillary refill device - continuous early warning system Improving inter-hospital transport for sick newborn infants

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Cyclops Healthcare NetworkPlus
 
Analysing brain pattern at the Institute of Mental Health 2

Mental health       

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Revolutionising brain imaging Brain 'fat' key to mental health Designing for People with Dementia - MinD project

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NIHR MindTech projects NIHR Nottingham BRC Mental Health theme NETT project - training Europe’s next generation of neural engineers

 
 
Studying the spine

Orthopaedics and musculoskeletal care

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BioBones - biodegradable bone composite Preventing osteoporotic fractures by bone regeneration Supporting fractured bones during healing Better fitting bone implants to lead to less need for revision surgery Novel spinal implants - Cadisc(R) Prosthesis design system for patient benefit

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NIHR Nottingham BRC Musculoskeletal theme Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing Injury mechanisms and tolerance Implants

 
Gestation foot baby app

Paediatrics and neonatal care

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SurePulse - neonatal heartrate monitoring Improving inter-hospital transport for sick newborn infants Automated capillary refill device - continuous early warning system Improving neonatal outcomes through machine learning Preventing adolescent obesity through ICT solutions MAGIC - Magnetic resonance imaging in paediatric constipation 

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Paediatric healthcare technologies overview  Optical fibre sensing

 
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Gastrointestinal and liver disorders

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Using MRI to test for liver damage MAGIC - Magnetic resonance imaging in paediatric constipation  Detecting liver disease prior to symptoms showing

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NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Mathematical modelling of diseases and treatment Image Analysis for Diagnosis 
 Nottingham Molecular Pathology Node

 
 
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Ophthalmology

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Using virtual reality to treat lazy eye - iBiTTM system Sight-saving Wound Dressings - NuVision

 
skull with add man implant

  Oral and maxillofacial

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Fillings that heal your teeth

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Biomaterials - bone repair and tissue regeneration Additive manufacturing and 3D printing

 
Cochlear implant

Hearing

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Lip-reading can benefit cochlear implant users Hearing aids change lives and improve health

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NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre
 
 
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Pulmonary & respiratory care

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Clearer lung imaging using hyperpolarised gas 'MyAsthma' smartphone app to support self-management of asthma

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NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Respiratory Research Mathematical modelling of diseases and treatment Optical fibre sensing

 
Patient having kidney dialysis

Renal & urinary care         

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Shedding light on heart damage during dialysis Using 'salt' MRI scans to give a clearer picture of kidney disease Bacteria resistant materials to reduce infections of urinary catheters

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Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation

 
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Healthy living                      

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Preventing adolescent obesity through ICT solutions - PEGASO Tackling Obesity by Activiting Brown Fat

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Antimicrobial hydrocephalus shunts

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Antimicrobial technology embedded into hydrocephalus shunts is treating over 1,000,000 hydrocephalus patients worldwide, reducing infection rates since 2003. This mature and proven technology is now being explored for new clinical applications.
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