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Medical & healthcare

Simplified method measures polymer characteristics

Contactless sensors detect developing pressure ulcers

X-ray technology can analyse surfaces with minimal damage

Midlands biomedical centre installs MEG brain scanner

Mouthguard sensors will record impact data from athletes

UK manufacturing centre incorporates seven institutions

Fine-coating process protects surfaces from oxidisation

Conference convenes in New York to discuss thorium energy

IMechE calls for plan to address UK skills shortages

LDC set to invest in specialist engineering and manufacturing

Robotic brain implant restores rat's capacity for movement

Researchers view cells using mobile phone image sensor