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Dr. Mohammad Al-Ubaydli creates Patients Know Best, a social enterprise to place patients in control of their own medical records

Patients Know Best (PKB) is a groundbreaking British social enterprise and technology platform reshaping healthcare. Dr. Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, a respected healthcare physician and seasoned expert in medical software, founded PKB with the goal of empowering patients and democratizing health data.

Mother invents Guardian Lane, a platform to provide mental health support to grieving children

Guardian Lane is an innovative platform dedicated to transforming children's mental health support. By sourcing counselors and therapists from around the world, the platform ensures a diverse and extensive network of professionals with expertise in various areas. Guardian Lane enables children and their families to connect with the right counselor who can best address their unique needs.

Not Impossible Labs collaborates for an inclusive live music experience with vibrotextile wearable technology

Deaf concertgoers often face limited access to the sonic experience. A remarkable solution has emerged, transforming the way music is perceived by all. This creation, called "Music: Not Impossible," was born from the desire to provide a unique and nuanced music experience, inspired by the deaf community.

Mother invents the Oogibear, a medical device to address nasal and ear care on babies

The Oogiebear is an FDA-approved medical device designed to provide safe and effective nasal and ear care for babies. Created by Dr. Nina Farzin, a pharmacist and caring mother, it addresses the need for a gentle solution to clean babies' noses and ears.

The ALTA Platform™, a collaborative canadian robotic device for automated patient transfers

Able Innovations introduces the timely arrival of their robotic device, the ALTA Platform™. The ALTA Platform™ enables a single caregiver to perform automated transfers with the touch of a button, effectively addressing the issue of understaffing.

Patient creates the Finsen Headphones, a device to detect and treat ear infections

The Finsen Headphones, developed by Leanne Fan, represent a breakthrough in the field of healthcare technology. The device combines cutting-edge image recognition technology and the therapeutic properties of blue light to address the detection and treatment of middle ear infections. Driven by her personal experiences (both she and her mother suffered from mid-ear infections regularly), Leanne was inspired to tackle the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Project Daniel, a Collaborative open source 3D Prosthesis project led by Not Impossible Labs in Sudan

Project Daniel, founded by Mick Ebeling, CEO of Not Impossible Labs, is an inspiring initiative that focuses on providing 3D-printed prosthetic limbs to children affected by the war in Sudan. The project was born out of Ebeling's deep compassion and determination after he learned about Daniel Omar, a 14 year old who had tragically lost both arms due to a bomb explosion.

Eczema patient creates Rollerball Itch Relief, a device to relieve the itching without causing skin damage

This device, it´s made of stainless steel and has a cooling and calming effect on the angry skin allowing patients with eczema and atopic dermatitis to not scratch their skin. The mechanism of rolling differs from scratching, where skin is not dragged and instead is rolled over interrupting the itch pathways due to its texture.

Endometriosis patient creates Noha, a wearable non invasive device to relief period cramps and period pain

Ovira, founded by Alice Williams, has emerged as a trailblazing company in the field of menstrual pain relief, harnessing the power of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) technology with their innovative product, the Noha Period Cramp Relief Device. Established in 2018 in Sidney, Australia, the company set out to address the unmet need for effective, non-invasive solutions for women experiencing menstrual cramps.

Patient creates the Freedom Wand, a device to empower independence of people with impaired mobility in personal hygiene tasks

"Discovering Hands", how blind women are revolutionizing breast cancer screening

It was during the early 2000s when gynecologist Dr. Frank Hoffmann recognized the potential of blind and visually impaired women in detecting small and elusive breast tumors through touch. This realization eventually led to the development of the Medical Tactile Examiners program. MTEs are trained professionals who use their sense of touch to perform breast examinations, searching for lumps or other abnormalities that may be indicative of breast cancer.

Project Emma: a collaborative development of wearable technology for restoring hand control in Parkinson's Disease

Project Emma is a wearable technology developed by Microsoft Research in collaboration with a graphic designer named Emma Lawton. Emma was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 29 and had to give up her job as a graphic designer due to the tremors caused by the disease. Emma Lawton served as both the inspiration for the project and an advisor throughout its development.

Journalist creates The Self Investigation, a mental health advocacy project to promote the well-being of media professionals

“How to be a healthy journalist in an always-on culture?”. This is a question raised by Mar Cabra, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who formerly worked at Panama Papers and suffered a severe burnout that forced her to take a break from her profession. At the time, Mar was leading the data team at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which many journalists would consider the pinnacle of their career. However, she was unhappy and struggling with her mental health.

Mum creates a DIY sensory den for her visual impaired daughter

Kirstie’s daughter, Esme, had a life-limiting neurological condition called Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia (PCH). PCH is a rare disorder that is estimated to affect fewer than 1 in 100.000 individuals worldwide. It primarily affects the cerebellum and the pons, which are responsible for coordination, movement, and basic functions like breathing. However, some forms of PCH can also affect other areas of the brain, including the visual system.

Health Access Corps, an Ugandan non-profit organization to combat lack of healthcare access in unserved communities

One of the biggest problems for locals in remote and rural areas of Africa is the lack of transportation and logistics for moving the sick and injured. Chris Ategeka, who was born in a small village in western Uganda, is one of the many witnesses to this problem, as at a young age he saw his parents die of AIDS and also his brother while he was trying to carry him to the nearest health center.

Arthritis patient creates the Uccello Kettle, a solution designed to assist people with disabilities to handle boiling water safely.

Diagnosed with arthritis in 2011 it became a challenge for Andy de Petra to complete everyday tasks. As an Italian coffee lover, he immediately became frustrated with the difficulty of lifting a kettle full of water to make his morning coffee. On finding that there were no options, he focused his efforts on designing a kettle that would ease the struggle and enable people to maintain their independence. Reflecting its resemblance to a small bird along with the fluid motion when pouring, the Kettle was named ‘Uccello’, Italian for bird.

Caregivers create "The Bigfoot Unity System", the first smart insulin delivery system for diabetic people

It all started when back to 2002 Jeffrey Brewer's son was diagnosed of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) at age 7. Nurses taught the Brewers how to inject the insulin and how to prick his son's finger for the drop of blood to test his blood-sugar level with a little meter. They learned a simple algorithm: If their son's blood sugar was this high, give him so many units of insulin; if it was this much higher, give him that much more. It's a crude scale that everyone that has type 1 diabetics makes do with daily. Brewer was shocked by the antiquated approach. "I had this logbook," he says.

Son creates Foldawheel, a portable, foldable and lightweight wheelchair to help his father gain autonomy

This is the story of Peter Cheung (C.Y), and his father, who became a wheelchair user after suffering several strokes. Ever since his father's 3rd stroke, back in 2011, Peter Cheung realized that at that time the wheelchairs available in the market were either too heavy, too expensive or bulky. On top of that, Cheung has back problems due to genetic issues, so he couldn't really continue using the the manual wheelchair they used at first. He then noticed he needed to create a new kind of power chair, one that wasn't heavy and that could allow his father to move around easily.

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