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On December 3, OxyGeneration will be marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a time to recognise resilience, raise awareness, and improve access to care. For many people living with mobility challenges or using wheelchairs, crutches, or prosthetics, pressure sores and chronic wounds are a daily risk that can have a huge impact on comfort and independence.

Galway-based connected health start-up, FeelTect, has announced the commercial launch of its pioneering wound care device, Tight Alright, starting in Thun Hospital, Switzerland. The commercial launch coincides with the successful close of a €1.5 million investment round involving Irrus Investments, the Western Development Commission (WDC), and a network of angel investors.?

When you have type 1 diabetes, you become an expert at understanding your blood sugars, insulin doses, and any complications that you might be at risk of. Because diabetes can affect blood flow and the body’s ability to fight infections, even small injuries can turn into long-lasting wounds that are slow to heal.

Many individuals seek hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) primarily to address specific medical conditions, such as chronic wounds or radiation injuries. However, a significant and often welcome bonus of HBOT is the notable improvement in skin health.

Chronic inflammation is a persistent immune response that can lead to a range of debilitating conditions, including chronic pain and discomfort.

Hyperbaric oxygenation has been around for decades but is once again gaining popularity due to the multiple health benefits it provides in a safe, non-invasive way.

Hyperbaric oxygenation has been around for decades but is once again gaining popularity due to the multiple health benefits it provides in a safe, non-invasive way. This innovative treatment has gained recognition for its ability to enhance general health and wellbeing. One notable advantage of hyperbaric oxygenation is its antibacterial effect on the body.

Three NUI Galway start-ups — Feeltech, Nua Surgical, and BlueDrop Medical — are among the 2020 winners of Health Innovation Hub Ireland’s (HIHI) call for innovative ideas from companies, start-ups, and SMEs. The nationwide health innovation competition is directed at companies which have an innovative product, solution, or service that are at pre-commercial or late development phase with the potential to significantly impact Irish healthcare.

NUI Galway will hold the Alliance for Research and Innovation in Wounds (ARIW) Autumn 2018 Seminar Series tomorrow Friday, 19 October. The series, entitled ‘The Burden of, and Opportunities in Chronic Wound Care in 2018’, will take place in Áras Moyola, beginning at 9am.