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This clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure treats varicose veins and their underlying cause, venous reflux, quickly and with little or no pain.

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People with Diabetes will be able to simply look into this device to measure their glucose level. Similar in appearance to a mobile phone, the Glucose Meter will eliminate the need for the traditional ‘finger stick’ procedure that many users find painful and cumbersome.

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The spread of MRSA in hospitals could be curtailed with a quick, on-the-spot test being developed by a company in Cambridge. Based on a revolutionary new technology, TwistDX has designed a rapid, portable test specific for the DNA of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

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UK Haptics has developed a virtual-reality training simulator that could revolutionise the way healthcare practitioners are trained in venepuncture. ‘Virtual Veins’ offers a highly-realistic training experience, a wide range of practice scenarios and a safe, controlled learning environment.

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Using Video Compact Disc technology, the Toolkit offers a flexible-learning tool for all hospital personnel, from ancillary staff to consultants.

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Until now, transplants of the airways have not been performed because they would require the use of huge doses of immunosuppressive drugs. However, this pioneering procedure used tissue-engineering techniques to develop a biologically-treated organ with which surgeons were able to replace a damaged bronchus without the need for immunosuppressive medication.

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StickSafe is a simple, environmentally friendly, low cost device that can significantly reduce needlestick injuries from hypodermic needles and vacutainers. Its innovative design intuitively encourages healthcare workers to adopt safer workplace practices.

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