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Clinical trial report endorses nitazoxanide as a safe drug for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Researchers tested the safety and efficacy of 600 mg oral dose of nitazoxanide in mild or moderately ill COVID-19 patients.

3 Mar 2022

Smartphone-based COVID-19 detection system

In this interview, we speak to Professor Michael Mahan about his latest research which aimed to bring low-cost, state-of-the-art diagnostics to resource-limited settings.

17 Feb 2022

Direct effects of EMF radiation emitted from mobile phones on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes

The study findings show that EMF radiation from smartphones and other electronic devices has a profound negative impact on the well-being of the pregnant mother and the child.

16 Feb 2022

CRISPR-Cas12a assay to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection and detect strain-specific SNPs for variant identification

The multiplex detection approach outlined in this study has the potential to address the need to rapidly characterize the phenotype and clinical response to continually emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

16 Feb 2022

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

Blood clots form naturally as a way to stop bleeding when someone is injured. But blood clots in patients with medical issues, such as mechanical heart valves or other heart conditions, can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

11 Feb 2022

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

Mobile apps make it possible to track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition.

9 Feb 2022

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers conducted an open, prospective pilot feasibility analysis through artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform to provide clinical decision support on COVID-19 outcomes.

9 Feb 2022

Smartphone system sends COVID-19 exposure alerts to users in Missouri

Smartphones can help alert you if you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Washington University in St. Louis is expanding access to MO/Notify, a smartphone system that privately sends pop-up alerts to users in Missouri when they have spent time near someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.

3 Feb 2022

Study finds disparities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake among racial, ethnic minorities

People from racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and the United Kingdom were up to three times as likely to report being unsure or unwilling to get a COVID-19 vaccine during the initial vaccine rollout compared to white participants, found a study published in Nature Communications.

1 Feb 2022

Fraunhofer researchers develop a digital solution to speed up skin cancer diagnosis

When skin cancer is detected early, there is a good chance of recovery. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a digital solution to significantly speed-up diagnosis.

1 Feb 2022

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

In a potential game changer for COVID-19 pandemic control efforts, a new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system.

29 Jan 2022

New, low-cost COVID-19 test could make high-performance testing more accessible

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new test for COVID-19 that combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests that are processed in medical labs and hospitals.

24 Jan 2022

New pose estimation software may help neurology patients to capture clinical data using simple tools

New pose estimation software has the potential to help neurologists and their patients capture important clinical data using simple tools such as smartphones and tablets, according to a study by Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the University of Maryland.

24 Jan 2022

Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Every day we encounter images on the wall, in newspapers, books, and electronic devices. Some become etched in our memory and some don't.

22 Jan 2022

Neuromuscular training intervention may help reduce injury following post-concussion return-to-play

Children's Hospital Colorado released a study today that examines the efficacy of a neuromuscular training (NMT) intervention that may lead to new treatment approaches and better outcomes for athletes when they return to playing sports after a sports-related concussion.

22 Jan 2022

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is a time-consuming process that often requires estimating the carbohydrate content of the meal, drawing blood to measure blood glucose levels, and then calculating and delivering the correct insulin dose.

21 Jan 2022

Smartphone News and Research

Clinical trial report endorses nitazoxanide as a safe drug for moderately ill COVID-19 patients

Smartphone-based COVID-19 detection system

Direct effects of EMF radiation emitted from mobile phones on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes

CRISPR-Cas12a assay to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection and detect strain-specific SNPs for variant identification

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

AI based home monitoring during COVID-19 pandemic

Smartphone system sends COVID-19 exposure alerts to users in Missouri

Study finds disparities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and uptake among racial, ethnic minorities

Fraunhofer researchers develop a digital solution to speed up skin cancer diagnosis

New app and lab kit transform a smartphone into COVID-19 / flu detection system

New, low-cost COVID-19 test could make high-performance testing more accessible

New pose estimation software may help neurology patients to capture clinical data using simple tools

Visual memory is affected by image size on the retina, study shows

Neuromuscular training intervention may help reduce injury following post-concussion return-to-play

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

New compact and affordable device for recording brain activity

UW and Stanford researchers complete study on the link between food environment and dietary health

Researchers receive $990,000 grant to study a low-cost way to help patients with Type 2 diabetes

COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in children aged 5–11 Years

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