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New medical innovation trialled at University Hospital Galway could change healthcare across the globe

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New medical innovation trialled at University Hospital Galway could change healthcare across the globe

New medical innovation trialled at University Hospital Galway could change healthcare across the globe

Ireland is at the centre of a groundbreaking medical innovation, with the potential to change healthcare around the world.

An Irish-developed sensor has been implanted during a human trial at Galway University Hospital – which could help thousands of people every year in Ireland, and millions globally.

It will allow patients to monitor their heart with a device at home, similar to how glucose-monitors have transformed diabetes care.

Conor Hanley is CEO of Irish medtech company FIRE1, which created the sensor – he says it’s a very special development:

(pic FIRE1)

 

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