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Infrared & Impedance Needle (IRI Needle)
An infrared and impedance needle to help locate the exact position when performing lumbar punctures or entry to veins and arteries.
Indole based non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV
This invention describes a novel indole based non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is potent against HIV, with an IC50 value of 1nM, which exceeds the potency of any currently marketed
 
A Heart Valve
An innovative percutaneous aortic heart valve with unique advantages over the competitors has been designed.
Synsurf - Synthetic Lung Surfactant
This invention is a synthetic surfactant formulation consisting of a combination of readily accessible phospholipids and synthetic peptides which may be administered as either a liquid or in a nebulised/aerosolised form.
Universal Image Quality Assurance (U-QA) Phantom
In medical imaging, maintenance of image quality at clinically acceptable levels to allow for accurate disease diagnosis is important. This technology provides a single solution for image quality control in projection radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography and Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning. This technology provides a more cost effective and simpler solution for resource limited hospitals and medical institutions.
Hydrapatch, A Visual Indicator for Measuring the Loss of Fluid From Exercise
An instantaneous hydration measurement feedback device
A Method of Treating Abnormal Blood Clotting Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The use of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-binding protein (LBP) to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by reducing hypercoagulation (exaggerated blood clotting) commonly associated with this disease.
A Method of Treating Abnormal Blood Clotting Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
The use of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-binding protein (LBP) to treat Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) by reducing hypercoagulation (exaggerated blood clotting) commonly associated with this disease.
iFlow
Lung flow monitoring device. The monitor has the capability of monitoring lung functions on a daily basis and downloading the data to a web based platform.
Gestational Age Measurement (GAME) device
A novel technology that uses foot length to measure gestational age of a neonates. The device offers high accuracy and a quick method for estimating gestational age of new-born babies.Foot length is a recognized indicator of the duration of pregnancy, (gestational age). Measuring foot length rapidly provides a means of assessing probable gestation, much easier and quicker than utilizing scoring systems, such as the Ballard score.
Method for Diagnosing Tuberculosis
A cost effective TB diagnostic test with high accuracy results. This diagnostic test suitable for all patients including children.
Nanowire-array Biosensor
A biosensor nanochip for direct detection of pathogenic microorganisms and antibodies towards specific biomolecule
Autophagic Flux Biosensor
A unique nano-biosensor with a software readout component that delivers autophagic flux numerically, comparable to a routinely used blood glucose or cholesterol test. This biosensor is versatile, highly cost-effective, the interface user friendly and easy to use.
A nano-biosensor to detect inflammatory molecules in blood with high specificity to diagnose and follow the progression of cancer and other inflammatory diseases
The global cancer burden is increasing rapidly in developing countries where populations continue to expand. The lack of resources and basic health infrastructure means that most people in developing countries have no access to cancer screening, early diagnosis, treatment or palliative care. Many patients are frequently sent home to die without comfort or palliative care. It is therefore of utmost importance to develop an affordable, reliable, accurate and sensitive cancer biomarker device to detect cancer at an early stage.
Patient Guided Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera
Portable, low cost, user-friendly Fundus camera for Primary Healthcare use. This device is used to screen patients for retinopathy.
Medical Implant For The Treatment Of Radius And Ulna Fractures
A novel anatomical interlocking intramedullary nailing system for forearm fractures.
Polymers for Nanodisc Technology and Membrane Protein Research
For researchers and drug developers to design and discover new therapeutics to treat diseases such as obesity, depression or even cancer, they need to be able to study and understand proteins embedded in the cell membrane. As these membrane proteins (MPs) play an essential role in regulating physiological processes, they are considered prime therapeutic targets for almost 70 % of FDA-approved drugs. The effective isolation of Membrane Proteins (MPs) can be cumbersome, making it difficult for researchers and drug developers to understand, discover and design effective therapeutics for diseases. For this technology, polymers are able to act as molecular cookie cutters, allowing for the functional and active isolation of MPs in nanoscale discs. This nanodisc technology offers the unprecedented opportunity to access some of the most valued proteins in a biologically active state, which in some cases, was an impossible task only a decade ago.