Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed India’s most customisable electric standing wheelchair, which has been developed indigenously for the benefit of wheelchair users. The ‘NeoStand’ was launched at the campus in the presence of Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, eminent dignitaries, generous supporters of this project, faculty, researchers and … Read more
Chennai: Innovative Technological advancements are revolutionising healthcare and medical professionals across the globe are seamlessly adopting it with renewed optimism. It is changing the way medical concepts are being taught, understood and executed. Among these groundbreaking technologies, 3D medical animation has proven to be a game-changer in enhancing the learning experience for students, healthcare professionals, … Read more
Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have developed 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus, which has been reported in COVID-19 patients as well as those with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions. Around 50 implants have already been done on patients from economically weaker sections. The institute … Read more
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology of Kannur University has developed a novel compound from a medicinal herb that has wide application in conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and migraines and without side effects. The article was published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio of Journals). The new compound requires only one-twelfth the dose of non-steroidal … Read more
New Delhi : An IIT-Mandi startup has built a cost-effective Artificial Intelligence-based medical imaging solution that has the potential to revolutionise the early detection of respiratory abnormalities, hepatobiliary diseases and genetic disorders in children, officials said. The innovators at Dectrocel Healthcare have developed a platform in which digital and analogue chest X-Ray images and pictures … Read more
BHOPAL: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based method to predict how the bacteria in the gut break down various types of food and medication. This web-based tool provides information about specific bacterial enzymes, reactions, and bacteria involved in the process of digestion and absorption … Read more
Bengaluru: A team of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers has reported a new technique for detection of viruses that could help overcome the limitations and challenges of real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). RT-PCR is the standard test used to detect viruses such as Ebola and SARS-CoV-2. A throat swab or a blood sample … Read more
ShanMukha Innovations, a start-up incubated by the Society for Innovation and Development at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has developed SickleCert, India’s first indigenous diagnostic kit for Sickle-Cell Anemia. “The technology we have developed provides an affordable and efficient solution to screen large populations as a point of care test. With a tiny amount … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced partnership with Ambrane India for mass manufacturing of “haptic smartwatch for the blind and visually impaired“. The haptic smartwatch comes in two variants and has 12 touch-sensitive hour markers arranged over the dial face. Users will be required to scan the markers with their … Read more
New Delhi: Employers can now utilise the TAWS-16 tool, developed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (Nimhans), to gauge employee work-related stress. TAWS-16 is the first instrument in India to solely assess work-related stress, despite the fact that several businesses are already evaluating their employees’ stress levels in a variety of … Read more