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Our intestines probably have an influence on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as depression and stress. With the help of artificial intestines – aka the poo machine – scientists are trying to figure out how that relationship functions.

A Research through Design approach combines insights from rehabilitation science, game theory, motivation theory, and human–computer interaction.

Inserting an IV needle into a child's hand is a difficult task because children's veins are thin and flexible. Often, several attempts are needed before the needle is in place. This regularly causes stress and tears.

Asthma in children is unpredictable. One moment, a child is running carefree across the football field, the next moment, they are too short of breath to participate. What if a smart AI model could predict when things will go wrong?

Researchers from the University of Twente, MST and Politecnico di Milano conducted a pilot study to explore whether a GPT-controlled social robot can support patients with medical information in a hospital setting.

Sharp ultrasound images in ambulances, smartphone-based ultrasound, and better prenatal scans in countries with limited healthcare are coming within reach.

Over the past three years, seven Santeon hospitals have worked together extensively to make remote care possible through digital technologies.

TU/e researcher Esmée de Boer shows that ultrasound imaging of the carotid artery is a promising, less invasive alternative to catheters.

A new wearable technology could change how we monitor unborn babies at home. PhD researcher Yijing Zhang has developed a comfortable, portable garment that allows pregnant women to measure their baby’s heartbeat.

Today, the Dutch MedTech sector presented an ambitious growth plan that aims to propel the Netherlands to a leading position in Europe by 2035.

Ultra-processed foods such as soft drinks, breakfast cereals and ready-made meals are taking up an increasing share of daily diets worldwide, contributing to a decline in overall diet quality.

PhD researcher Jaap van der Aar combines specialized AI models with data from sensors such as smartwatches, creating more accessible and precise ways to monitor and ultimately diagnose rare sleep disorders.

As healthcare challenges grow more complex, the 4TU.Federation shows what is possible when disciplines work together. Through the 4TU.Health impact centre, engineers, medical experts, and societal, policy, and industry partners collaborate.

The University of Twente celebrated its 64th Dies Natalis today with an inspiring gathering on the theme of the Hospital of the Future. The focus was on pioneering technological developments, groundbreaking research and collaboration.

Sebastiaan Overeem and Merel van Gilst don’t necessarily want more accuracy when gathering sleep data from patients with sleeping disorders. Instead, they want more room for uncertainty and ways to show that.