Oxford Healthtech LTD.

Oxford Healthtech Ltd. (OHL) is developing a unique (patent-protected) microcantilever-based under-bandage compression sensor for venous leg ulcer management. The Class 1 medical device will address an unmet clinical need. Venous leg ulcer (VLU) is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide (prevalence ~1.8% of the population aged ove...

There is now a very clear demand for 'smart diapers' with sensors. Since the past few years, without exception, every major incontinence diaper producer has been investigating wetness sensors. This is because it can improve patient care and significantly save costs for care providers. Worldwide over 400 million adults are affected by urinary incontinence....

Oxford Healthtech Ltd. (OHL) is developing a unique optoelectronic sensor for venous leg ulcer management. The Class 1 medical device will address an unmet clinical need. Venous leg ulcer (VLU) is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide (prevalence ~1.8% of the population aged over 50years. In the UK \>300,000 people suffer from le...

Compression therapy (CT) via an elasticated compression garment (CG), is widely used for the treatment and management of venous deficiencies which cause venous leg ulcers (VLU) and in assisting the movement and removal of trapped fluid in the body's lymphatic system which causes lymphoedema. VLU and lymphoedema are long-term chronic medical conditions. It...