Medical Technology
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New Alberta bandage technology could prevent amputations for diabetic patientsMore than 1,000 Albertans a year lose lower limbs to diabetic foot ulcers. Now, new technology could save limbs --- and possibly lives.HealthAug 11, 2021
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Alberta company wins NASA tech competition with 3D ‘Star Trek’ surgeryAn "immersive reality" product developed in Edmonton has skyrocketed all the way to NASA.HealthMar 28, 2019
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How robots are helping doctors in the Canadian NorthAdvances in technology make it possible to deliver remote, real-time health care to remote populations, explains Ivar Mendez of University of SaskatchewanCommentaryDec 15, 2018
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Alberta Children’s Hospital looks to expand 3D printing to help patient careCalgary's Alberta Children's Hospital looking for public suggestions on new medical uses of 3D printing.HealthOct 1, 2018
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MUHC first in North America to use new augmented reality surgery technologyThe McGill University Health Centre is the first hospital in North America to use a new augmented-reality surgery technique.CanadaMay 31, 2017
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Scientists develop method to transmit data from body implants to cellphonesImagine a device that can communicate between an implant in your body to your cellphone. Researchers have found a way to make that happen.HealthAug 18, 2016
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Airline-inspired black box to help surgeons improve O.R. performanceHow an aviation industry-inspired black box data recorder is being used to help improve surgeon performance in a Toronto hospital.CanadaJul 8, 2014
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Sick Kids pediatric surgeons get helping hand from Canadian space technologyPediatric surgeons at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children may soon be able to rely on the helping hand of a semi-autonomous medical robot.CanadaMay 7, 2014
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BlackBerry buys stake in health care IT companySmartphone maker BlackBerry says it has bought a stake in U.S.-based healthcare IT company NantHealth.CanadaApr 15, 2014
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