‘Invisible’ hearing aids are the future

NZ researchers seek to improve IV infusion

Anatomy app for iPad

Fluor completes mine upgrade project in Botswana

Fluor Corp. has completed the US$500 million infrastructure and plant upgrades on the Jwaneng Cut 8 expansion project, a part of the US$3 billion expansion program at Debswana’s Jwaneng mine in Botswana.

Opportunities lying ahead Africa's energy sector

Africa's gross domestic product is expected to reach US$2.6 trillion in 2020. The rising interest for Africa clearly lies in its bright growth potential.

'Micro-swimmers' could deliver drugs

Autonomous micro-robots could carry 'cargo' and navigate in response to stimuli such as light

Vascular prosthesis reduces vessel injury

First baby with artificial heart in Japan

For the first time, it was possible for doctors at the University of Tokyo to perform heart transplantation on a 7-kilogram patient

Mobile access to health records

New build project: Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth

Siemens has been awarded a large-scale service contract in Australia, covering 6,000 items of medical technology equipment

Health market still a growth market

MEGATRENDS such as increasing life expectancy, global population growth, a general increase in health awareness, medical progress, and a surge in demand for health care services in emerging countries have resulted in constant growth for vendors. Even now, about 10% of the worldwide gross domestic product is accounted for by the health sector, on average, thus making it one of the most important branches of the economy.

Ultra low-dose CT imaging system

New technology provides high-quality CT images with 70-80 per cent less radiation