Okayama University Research: Plates and Belts: A Toolkit to Prevent Accidental Falls During Invasive Vascular Procedures
Acta Medica Okayama, researchers at Okayama University describe an innovative plate that confines patients to their beds while undergoing vascular procedures thereby preventing unforeseen falls.
Prosthetics for Retinal Stimulation
The current study provides direct evidence for the ability of the photoelectric dye-coupled polyethylene film to elicit electroretinogram-like response and action potential spikes in degenerative retina.
Okayama University Research: New Device for Assisting Accurate Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
9/10/18: The device was successfully used on a group of 10 patients and is expected to become an essential tool in situations where other, catheter-free hemodialysis approaches are not possible.