Quint Healthcare

16/07/2025

Having worked with ion-selective electrodes (ISEs), I was intrigued to see ion selectivity used in a completely different context.

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory developed a polymer-ceramic composite membrane that selectively transports hydrated lithium ions while blocking other cations in complex brines. It integrates a lithium-conductive ceramic phase with a polymer matrix that limits competing ion mobility - achieving efficient lithium recovery with low energy demand.

Why does this matter?
It’s essential to the batteries that power medical wearables, portable diagnostics, and autonomous health tech. As these technologies scale globally, sustainable lithium access becomes a foundational issue.

This might be slightly outside our usual medical scope - but it’s directly relevant to the future of digital healthcare systems.

Source: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202417994

07/07/2025

As a doctor, I see how overstretched healthcare has become: too many patients, too little time, and doctors still being considered a major cost factor in the equation.

I looked to other fields for inspiration, and noticed how musicians are embracing AI to support creativity.

What if healthcare did the same?

AI won’t replace doctors, but it can help us care better, diagnose faster, personalise treatment, and lighten the administrative load.

But it depends on how we use it.
If we chase speed and profit alone, we’ll miss the real potential.

This isn’t about faster care.
It’s about building something better.

02/07/2025

This morning, over my first coffee, I watched Neuralink’s demo - and I’m still thinking about it. Seeing people play Mario Kart, draw, even control robotic hands using only their thoughts… it’s hard not to feel a bit amazed.

This progress didn’t happen overnight. It reflects years of research, iteration, and global collaboration in the neurotech space. We’ve followed this field closely at Quint Healthcare - and it’s exciting to see how far we’ve all come.

The future of brain-computer interfaces is no longer just theoretical. It’s being lived, tested, and improved - and we’re ready for what comes next.

Watch the full demo here: https://youtu.be/FASMejN_5gs

30/06/2025

The FDA has just approved the first cell-cultured Coho salmon—grown from Pacific salmon cells by Wildtype and now served in select Portland restaurants. It’s sushi-grade, contaminant-free, and ready in just two weeks—no oceans involved.
Having previously collaborated with a cultivated meat company, we see this as one of the key breakthroughs shaping the food landscape of the coming years. How ready are consumers for fish that never swam? Let us know what you think.

20/04/2025

📚 Wenn Schule nicht warten kann – auch nicht auf Krankheit.

Was passiert, wenn ein Kind plötzlich über Wochen oder sogar Monate im Krankenhaus liegt? Kein Unterricht. Kein Klassenzimmer. Kein Alltag.

Die Jakob-Herz-Schule für Kranke in Erlangen ist für genau diese Kinder da. Hier werden Schülerinnen und Schüler unterrichtet, die wegen einer schweren körperlichen oder psychischen Erkrankung nicht in ihre normale Schule gehen können.

🎨 Besonders wichtig ist das Kunstatelier – ein Raum, in dem die Kinder ihre Erfahrungen kreativ verarbeiten und neues Selbstvertrauen schöpfen können. Nicht Leistung steht hier im Mittelpunkt, sondern Ausdruck, Mut und persönliche Entwicklung.

➡️ Jetzt wurde die Schule für den VR Förderpreis 2025 nominiert – und DU kannst mit deiner Stimme helfen, das Kunstatelier auszubauen.

🟢 Abstimmen dauert nur wenige Sekunden:
https://neu.vr-foerderpreis.de/module.php5?mod=gsvazwei&fid=1&ber=FpBewerbungen&mask=ShowBewerbungBS&vopid=192&id=17078

💚 Danke für jede Stimme, fürs Teilen und Weitersagen – denn Bildung und Zuversicht dürfen auch in schwierigen Zeiten nicht ausfallen.

02/10/2024

🚀📡 This is a bit outside of medicine, but we already have a need for such technology in our projects! 🌎🛰️

Korean Telecom and KT SAT have just achieved a world-first in satellite communication!

They've successfully linked a ground-based 5G network with a geostationary satellite 35,800 km in orbit using 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) technology. This breakthrough paves the way for truly global 5G coverage, reaching areas previously off the grid.

Key takeaways:
- First application of 5G NTN to geostationary satellites
- Expands 5G to seas, air, and remote regions - very useful for emergency medicine

Imagine a medical consultation when you are in the middle of the ocean on your own sailing ship!

Source: https://ow.ly/Yc2e50Tzl7C
Image credit: https://ow.ly/AoLl50Tzl7z

01/10/2024

The Long Road to Medical Breakthroughs: Deep Brain Stimulation's 60-Year Journey 🧠⚡

Did you ever wonder why game-changing medical technologies don't appear overnight? Let's look at Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – a therapy now transforming lives affected by Parkinson's and other disorders, such as depression. Imagine what it means for a severely depressed patient to finally have a therapy that works! But how long did it take for this technology to reach the patients?

🕰️ Timeline snapshot:
• 1960s: First experiments begin
• 1987: First modern DBS procedure
• 1997: FDA approves DBS for essential tremor
• 2002: Approved for Parkinson's
• 2024: Ongoing research for depression, OCD, and more

That's over 60 years of relentless work by scientists, doctors, and engineers!

💡 Key takeaways:
1. "Overnight successes" are often decades in the making
2. Persistence and collaboration between diverse technological fields drive innovation
3. Today's research could be tomorrow's breakthrough

Next time you hear about a medical marvel, remember the unseen years of dedication behind it.
What about "sudden champions" in your area? Share an example and let's learn together! 👩🏼‍🏫

More on this: https://ow.ly/ZIA050Tz87o
Image credit: https://ow.ly/Mfj550Tz87p

09/09/2024

03/09/2024

The Helmholtz Prize 2024 has been awarded to a team from Leibniz University Hannover and University Medicine Rostock for their groundbreaking skin cancer diagnostic technology. This innovative tool combines optical coherence tomography, Raman spectroscopy, photoacoustic tomography, and high-frequency ultrasound into a single non-invasive scanner. It promises to revolutionize early cancer detection by eliminating the need for biopsies, potentially transforming patient care. However, integrating such advanced technology into clinical practice could be challenging due to its complexity and the need for extensive validation.

Image Credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash.