Glia

This device allows for the noninvasive measurement of an individuals oxygen saturation. The open source pulse oximeter is about to begin clinical trials. This device records the electrical activity of the heart. The first prototype of our open source electrocardiogram (ECG) is near completion. This device helps to remove excess water, solutes and t... oxins from the blood of patients with kidney problems. The Glia team will begin research on this device in 2019. Glia uses an open-access research, development and distribution model to create high-quality low-cost medical devices that are then clinically validated We want to change the way people interact with their devices. Providing communities with open-access low-cost medical devices fosters a culture of self-reliance and sustainability. If low-resource communities can access the equipment they need via an open-access model, they are empowered to troubleshoot problems, customize designs to meet their needs and share their findings with others. The ability to share successes in an open-access environment allows medical and technical communities to work together and avoid duplication of work and long feedback cycles. This model allows off-patent devices to exist as high-quality low-cost generic models, which also exerts downward pressure on prices for high-quality premium brands. Azad Mashari Senior Medical Consultant, Physician Benjamin Thomson Senior Medical Consultant, PhysicianRead More