Medical Technology
Iran-linked hackers disrupt Stryker's network in apparent retaliation
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A cyberattack attributed to the Iran-aligned Handala Hack group has disrupted the Microsoft environment of medical device maker Stryker, paralyzing much of its global operations. The incident, which emerged shortly after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, involved data wiping across tens of thousands of computers. Stryker confirmed the attack is contained, with no impact on its critical medical devices.
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a world-first nasal spray that delivers neurotherapeutic powder directly to the brain as first aid for ischemic stroke patients. The treatment, named NanoPowder, is designed to reduce brain damage by more than 80 per cent and improve stroke survival rates. Clinical trials are expected by 2030.
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Egypt’s Healthcare Authority Chairperson Ahmed El-Sobky discussed prospects for expanded healthcare cooperation with Türkiye during a visit to the Turkish pavilion at the World Health Expo (WHX 2026) in Dubai, as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. The discussions focused on technology transfer, professional training, and boosting medical tourism in Egypt.
A man paralyzed from a diving accident has used a brain implant to control and sense another person's hand as if it were his own. The technology, developed by researchers in New York, allowed him to distinguish between objects by touch and assist another paralyzed individual. This breakthrough could aid rehabilitation and raise ethical questions about remote body control.