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Cooperation between TU Delft Digital Ethics Centre (The Netherlands) and WHO becomes official with accreditation on 6 March

When people with cardiovascular diseases – in addition to their medication – eat according to the Schijf van Vijf and exercise for twenty minutes daily, they have a lower risk of a second heart attack.

Researchers at the TechMed Centre of the University of Twente and Radboud University Medical Center have removed blood clots with wireless magnetic robots.

The SPICE (super-charged immune cells) project will study the role of special oxygen carriers in the cell: perfluorocarbons. They will test if these particles can support cells with low-oxygen environments, like tumours or areas with infections.

Researchers from the University of Twente have developed a new analysis method to rapidly study millions of individual cells and the proteins they secrete to form tissues.

Universities, engineers and companies will work together on the development of a biohybrid kidney that can (partially) take over the functions of a natural kidney in patients with kidney failure.

Pressure on ambulance staff and healthcare providers is increasing as ambulances have to be dispatched more often, and sometimes unnecessarily. A prehospital consultation triage tool can help them determine when treatment is urgent.

Professionalism, collegiality and solidarity were at the forefront during the Medical Imaging Symposium on Wednesday 15 January at the University of Twente.

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers of the University of Technology in Delft (TU Delft) have developed a 3D-printed ‘brain-like environment’.

The goal of the hackathon was collaboration, sharing experiences, and coming up with solutions for healthcare challenges that vocational students had encountered during their internships.

The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has been in force since 2021, which has important consequences for everyone working on healthcare innovations. The MDR working group supports and relieves researchers in the application of the MDR legislation.

After 5 years, results of the 4TU.Pride & Prejudice HTSF programme were summarized in a magazine. The challenge to tackle chronic disease prevention resulted in a variety of approaches.

ZonMw is offering 15 talented researchers the opportunity to do innovative research outside traditional frameworks. With a grant from the Off road programme, they get the opportunity to further develop their out-of-the-box idea or hypothesis during one to one and a half years.

Using smart technology at home, such as innovative smartwatches, researchers led by Radboud University Medical Center aim to improve the care of people with heart failure.

Onderzoekers van de Universiteit Twente hebben een baanbrekende vooruitgang geboekt in bioprinttechnologie, die de manier waarop we gevasculariseerde weefsels creëren ingrijpend kan veranderen.