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A new measurement method for strong analgesics can reduce poisoning and overdose deaths
The effects of tramadol vary individually. Now they can be monitored more accurately by quick measuring of drug concentrations.
Three ways artificial light affects your circadian rhythm - use these hints to improve your sleep quality
Light during daytime, devices turned off in the evenings and protection from light pollution will help maintain your circadian rhythm.
New Children’s Hospital to feature birdsong and whooshing stars
The soothing soundscape designed for the new hospital was the first of its kind in Finland and unique in the world.
New co-working space for companies opened at the Health Technology House in Otaniemi
The new space enables invigorating collaboration between businesses and Aalto University's researchers.
Suvi Laitinen and Lena Maula win Millennium Youth Prize by outlining a solution to Alzheimer disease treatment
Suvi Laitinen and Lena Maula win Millennium Youth Prize by outlining a solution to Alzheimer disease treatment. The competing innovators, aged 14-18, rose to the challenge of creating innovations in health technology and sustainable energy.
Frank Martela raises the big questions on the meaning of life
What makes life worth living? Do you feel your life has an important purpose or meaning? Frank Martela's answers can soon be read worldwide in his book that is soon to be published by Harper Collins.
Tailoring the surface of carbon may hold the key to monitoring patient blood in real-time
Machine learning is increasing the pace of development of customised carbon surfaces with a wide variety of applications
Wellbeing at work has a significant impact on productivity in the banking sector
According to the study, open interaction between management and employees can improve wellbeing and increase productivity.
Mathematical method exposes differences between social and healthcare providers
A more comprehensive assessment of service quality makes it possible to cut social and healthcare spending without affecting the quantity or quality of the services.
GE Healthcare donates anaesthesia machines
Aalto students can get acquainted with health technology devices used in hospitals as a part of their studies
AI application for treatment of gestational diabetes
AI allows individualized predictions for expectant mothers and newborn children. The aim of the individual recommendations is a positive experience for the user combined with activity that is beneficial for the glucose level.
Sometimes just watching hurts—and the signs of pain are seen in the brain
Brain research helps to develop diagnostics and new therapies for people suffering from complex regional pain syndrome CRPS.
From everyday ideas to innovations in health care
Technology and the challenges of everyday life meet in innovation workshops organised in connection with the Health Capital Helsinki collaboration.
Health Capital Helsinki brings together top experts
Broad cooperation is needed in the creation of new companies, in order for the right know-how and people to find each other.
Better public services developed with focus and speed in Hackathon
Course helps towards the digitalisation of the public sector, formation of a culture of experimentation, and renewal of teaching methods.
Aalto University Magazine 14 out now
The Aalto University Magazine issue 14 examines health technology, a sector undergoing powerful growth.
