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Promising antibiotic programme gets European boost

21 November 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer

Researchers at the University of Oxford have been working with two major EU-funded projects to deliver a novel antibiotic programme for clinical development...

3D printed customised insoles for diabetes patients

14 November 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer

In the past, insoles for patients with diabetes were hand-made by orthopaedic shoemakers. In the future, these specialist shoemakers will be able to produce insoles more cost-effectively thanks to new software and the use of 3D printers. This approach means the mechanical properties of each insole can be assessed scientifically…

HIV test performed on USB stick

10 November 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer

The technology could enable patients with HIV to be managed more effectively in remote locations and can produce a result in under 30 minutes...