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Case studies by technology

 

Our vibrant community of academic and clinical experts work closely together to develop innovative technologies addressing medical challenges. Browse our inspiring case studies to see how our technologies can support diagnosis and treatment and improve patient outcomes.

Case studies by technology

SurePulse neonatal monitor

Medical device design and manufacture

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Bacteria resistant materials to reduce infections of urinary catheters

MAGIC - Magnetic resonance imaging in paediatric constipation 

Improving inter-hospital transport for sick newborn infants

iTraXS Novel endotracheal tube for safer intubation in critical care

SurePulse - neonatal heartrate monitoring

Automated capillary refill device - continuous early warning system

Novel spinal implants - Cadisc(R)

Better fitting bone implants to lead to less need for revision surgery

Prosthesis design system for patient benefit

 
radiographer and MRI

Sensing and Imaging          

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Speeding up cancer diagnosis during surgery

A new bright light source to speed up cancer diagnosis

iTraXS Novel endotracheal tube for safer intubation in critical care

SurePulse - neonatal heartrate monitoring

Improving child and adult recovery from serious burns

Automated capillary refill device - continuous early warning system

Revolutionising brain imaging

Brain 'fat' key to mental health

MAGIC - Magnetic resonance imaging in paediatric constipation 

Using MRI to test for liver damage

Detecting liver disease prior to symptoms showing

Clearer lung imaging using hyperpolarised gas

Shedding light on heart damage during dialysis

Using 'salt' MRI scans to give a clearer picture of kidney disease

Tackling Obesity by Activiting Brown Fat

Lip-reading can benefit cochlear implant users 

 
Analysing brain pattern at the Institute of Mental Health

Modelling, analysis and decision support

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Discovering new subtypes of breast cancer using artificial intelligence

Mathematical Modelling to Revolutionise fight against Cancer

Improving neonatal outcomes through machine learning

Using virtual reality to treat lazy eye - iBiTTM system

Improving inter-hospital transport for sick newborn infants

 
 
Examining a pelvis

Scaffolds and biomaterials for treatment

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Chemotherapy delivered by biomaterials direct to brain tumour site

BioBones - biodegradable bone composite

Preventing osteoporotic fractures by bone regeneration

Novel spinal implants - Cadisc(R)

Sight-saving Wound Dressings - NuVision

Supporting fractured bones during healing

Fillings that heal your teeth

 
skull with add man implant

Implants                                     

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Chemotherapy delivered by biomaterials direct to brain tumour site

BioBones - biodegradable bone composite

Supporting fractured bones during healing

Better fitting bone implants to lead to less need for revision surgery

Novel spinal implants - Cadisc(R)

Hearing aids change lives and improve health

Bacteria resistant materials to reduce infections of urinary catheters

 
nurse and digital device

 Digital Health                   

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Designing for People with Dementia - MinD project

Preventing adolescent obesity through ICT solutions

'MyAsthma' smartphone app to support self-management of asthma
 
 

 

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Supporting fractured bones during healing

Supporting fractured bones during healing

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One of our research is developing resorbable materials which can support a fractured bone whilst it is healing and gradually degrade until all that is left is the healed bone.
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