Is your child sleeping enough? A blood test could reveal that
A human being needs eight hours of sleep. That this long-held statement doesn’t apply to everyone across the board has been known for quite some time. That’s because individual sleep...
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Low lymphocyte count in your blood indicates upcoming grave illness
If the number of so-called lymphocytes in your blood is very low, then this is an indication that you may become gravely ill over time. A Danish study published today has revealed these results in...
Dangerous cucumber CABYV virus is spreading to Northern Europe
A group of German scientists headed by the Leibniz-Institut DSMZ from Braunschweig succeeded for the first time in isolating the cucumber virus CABYV (Cucurbit Aphid-borne Yellows Virus). They hope...
Microplastics hazard more easily researched thanks to new measurement method
It need hardly be said that microplastics are hazardous to the environment and to health. But it is more difficult to determine exactly what the hazards are. For that, you need to know how the tiny...
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Sensors reveal if you move the right way with your new hip
Along with the increasing number of people who are ageing, the number of hip and knee prostheses is also on the rise in The Netherlands. At the moment around 50,000 people are getting a new hip or...
Christmas 2019: The Power of the Human Touch
(On 25 December 2016, Lucien Engelen wrote this column for E52, the predecessor of Innovation Origins. Since then we repeat it every year at Christmas) October 1995, Massachusetts, the Jackson twins...
Sensor in a pacifier monitors baby’s health
Portable biosensors that monitor health and fitness without the need to apply anything on your actual body are becoming increasingly popular among adults. This technology isn’t particularly...
Chart offers life expectancy prognosis for dementia patients after diagnosis
The number of people with dementia will increase dramatically in the coming years. Currently, 280,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease (70 % of dementia patients), vascular dementia (16...
Surgeons soon able to print 3D implants during surgery
A surgeon will soon be able to print an implant, such as a new rib, in the operating room by themselves. This is possible thanks to a specialized 3D printer for medical implants. The Institute of...
One step closer to finding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have come one step closer to answering the question of what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Apparently, this involves changes in protein structures in the brain. Researchers at the...
Start-up of the day: on-the-spot accurate and fast disease diagnosis
Polish start-up Genomtec is trying to introduce a compact and practical device to general practitioners (GPs). This will enable them to analyze samples on-the-spot. As well as help treat symptoms...
Start-up of the day: ‘Thoroughly clean’ disinfectant from Heyfair can save lives
Hand on your heart, dear reader: how thorough are you when you wash your hands? Do you take 20-30 seconds to do it? By the way, that’s as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday”...
Start-up of the day: ‘Everest Climbing’ has designed a rotating climbing wall ft. integrated AI
Gone are the days when artificial climbing walls were turned into towering peaks. As from now, there are revolving climbing routes. Your advantage: thanks to the sensor, the climber will always be...
KU Leuven research uses electrodes in the brain for the first time to detect visual recognition
For the first time, researchers at KU Leuven were able to perform tests on human brains in a specific brain area that makes it possible to recognise objects. Patients who had to undergo surgery on...
Start-up of the day: Swifter surgeries thanks to new discovery
Medical science in the Netherlands is known for its pioneering discoveries. Sometimes these solutions may seem simple, but they can speed up processes considerably. Such as the invention made by...
Start-up of the day: Axiles Bionics designs prosthetic foot with joint functionality
What prompted you to set up Axiles Bionics and what problem did it solve? “Up until now, people with an amputated foot have had to make do with prosthetics which have no joint functionality....
New study: Vegetarians and pescatarians have fewer heart attacks, but vegetarians have more strokes
Until the 1970s, having meat on your plate was something special in most German households because it was simply too expensive for many families. There may have been a roast on weekends or on...
Start-up of the day: advanced, accessible MRIs
Medical imaging technologies allow specialists to look inside the human body in order to diagnose or monitor certain conditions. Various methods enable the visualization of specific parts of our...
Tomorrow is good: our second brain
Anyone who sees me sitting will notice I often nod my head like an Indian and am constantly tugging at my face or neck. I try to loosen my minor muscles and my jaw and neck this way because they are...
Lowlands Science: Suffering pain in the name of science
Pain and stress, not the first association you have when it comes to festivals. Okay, admittedly finding a good place for your tent when you arrive can be quite stressful. Or that one beer too many...
Top 10 Emerging Technologies (4): Disordered Proteins as Drug Targets
World Economic Forum (WEF) asked a group of international technology experts to identify this year’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies. After soliciting nominations from additional experts around the...
Emerging India: Early detection of diabetes with ophthalmic adapters for smartphones
Diabetes is no longer just a disease affecting industrialized countries. According to the WHO’s 2016 World Health Report, developing countries have meanwhile been affected the most. Among...
Start-up of the day: Freezeye finds eye diseases
In Toruń (Poland), scientists hope to provide doctors with a tool for fast diagnosis of human diseases. That is why they are building a device to “freeze” the image of eyes. – The...
Start-up of the week: revolution in wastewater treatment
”Your sneak preview of the future” is the slogan of Innovation Origins, and that’s just what we will highlight with our Start-up of the Week column. Over the past few days, five start-ups of the day...
Tomorrow is Good: 0% VAT on fruit and vegetables!
Last week, it was officially the week of healthcare and well-being in the Netherlands. The conference Zorg en ICT 2019 and the Health Valley Event 2019 were both dedicated to the challenges in...
