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Oldenburg's hearing research focuses on developing smart hearing aids

Smart hearing aids that adapt to the individual needs of the user: for the last four years, the researchers of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) Hearing Acoustics have been working towards this goal. Now the German Research Foundation (DFG) has extended the funding of the project.

27 May 2022

Nexus Medical Labs receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for SARS-CoV-2 test using the RHINOstic™ Automated Nasal Swab from Rhinostics

Rhinostics Inc. and Nexus Medical Labs recently received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a molecular SARS-CoV-2 test enabling unsupervised self-collection.

From Rhinostics 27 May 2022

Researchers develop a bioresorbable pacemaker to temporarily monitor and control heart rate

In a proof-of-concept study that aims to address the unmet need for minimally invasive cardiac control and monitoring devices, researchers have developed a network of wireless devices, including a bioresorbable pacemaker, that can temporarily monitor and control heart rate.

27 May 2022

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

Lactation Lab, which offers the most scientifically advanced breast milk testing available, has announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has granted the company Breakthrough Device designation for its latest device Emily's Care Nourish Test System that tests and provides a nutritional analysis of breast milk.

26 May 2022

Northwestern University scientists unveil a smart, bioresorbable transient pacemaker

Last summer, Northwestern University scientists introduced the first-ever transient pacemaker — a fully implantable, wireless device that harmlessly dissolves in the body after it's no longer needed.

26 May 2022

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap.

26 May 2022

Easy-to-use foot exercise device to treat sporting injuries and foot complications

A disruptive new device which is designed to build strength in the muscles of the feet, including the intrinsic muscles inside the foot, is set to launch following an injection of specialist support from Heriot-Watt University.

26 May 2022

Using lung ultrasounds in primary care clinics for detecting pneumonia saves time and money

Researchers in Spain conducted a study to compare the diagnostic accuracy of lung ultrasounds (LUS) performed in the primary care setting to chest X-rays (CXR) performed by a radiologist when diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

26 May 2022

New micro-sized artificial cilial system may power diagnostic devices in future

Cilia are the body's diligent ushers. These microscopic hairs, which move fluid by rhythmic beating, are responsible for pushing cerebrospinal fluid in your brain, clearing the phlegm and dirt from your lungs, and keeping other organs and tissues clean.

25 May 2022

AI model can accurately identify patients at high risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease

A team of clinicians and scientists from Tempus and Geisinger have found that a new artificial intelligence model can accurately identify patients at increased risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease.

25 May 2022

New technique to improve hearing aid performance by canceling out unwanted sounds

People with hearing aids and other assistive listening devices often struggle at crowded events, because the various sources of sound make it difficult to make out any one of them clearly.

25 May 2022

Case Western Reserve signs license agreement to bring groundbreaking AI for helping cancer patients

When Case Western Reserve University research showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could identify which lung cancer patients would benefit from chemotherapy, a national magazine called the finding one of the "10 Most Incredible Medical Breakthroughs of 2018."

25 May 2022

Development of a rapid, inexpensive and highly accurate diagnostic method to fight African Swine Fever

While the attention of public health authorities has been rivetted on the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, many other viruses have been stealthily circling the globe, causing serious disease and death in humans and other animals.

25 May 2022

Online tool accurately predicts the likelihood for post-operative ICU need

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, intensive care unit (ICU) beds were in limited supply, and the pandemic only exacerbated this growing concern.

25 May 2022

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces contest, products for centrifugation milestone

Leading the way since 1947 with automation and innovation in centrifugation, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces a series of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 25 May 2022

Research may lead to new generation of long-lasting medical implants

Scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University used photoelectrochemical measurement and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to clarify the source of titanium's biocompatibility when implanted into the body, as with hip replacements and dental implants.

24 May 2022

Survey: Parents are generally receptive to the use of AI tools in pediatric ED, but reservations remain

Parents are generally receptive to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the management of children with respiratory illnesses in the Emergency Department (ED), according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

24 May 2022

Novel ultrasound-assisted laser technique removes arterial plaque safely and efficiently

Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery.

24 May 2022

Use of computer-aided technology during colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate

Colonoscopies performed with computer-aided detection, or artificial intelligence, (AI) saw an increase in the overall rate of detection of adenoma, or cancerous and precancerous polyps, by 27 percent in average-risk patients, according to new data presented today at the Digestive Disease Week Annual Meeting.

24 May 2022

Researchers examine how aging impacts listening effort in cochlear-implant users

Degraded acoustic signals can make hearing difficult for anyone, but differences in cognitive abilities, age-related changes, and the use of cochlear implants may exacerbate the problem.

24 May 2022

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Device / Technology News

Oldenburg's hearing research focuses on developing smart hearing aids

Nexus Medical Labs receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for SARS-CoV-2 test using the RHINOstic™ Automated Nasal Swab from Rhinostics

Researchers develop a bioresorbable pacemaker to temporarily monitor and control heart rate

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

Northwestern University scientists unveil a smart, bioresorbable transient pacemaker

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap

Easy-to-use foot exercise device to treat sporting injuries and foot complications

Using lung ultrasounds in primary care clinics for detecting pneumonia saves time and money

New micro-sized artificial cilial system may power diagnostic devices in future

AI model can accurately identify patients at high risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease

New technique to improve hearing aid performance by canceling out unwanted sounds

Case Western Reserve signs license agreement to bring groundbreaking AI for helping cancer patients

Development of a rapid, inexpensive and highly accurate diagnostic method to fight African Swine Fever

Online tool accurately predicts the likelihood for post-operative ICU need

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces contest, products for centrifugation milestone

Research may lead to new generation of long-lasting medical implants

Survey: Parents are generally receptive to the use of AI tools in pediatric ED, but reservations remain

Novel ultrasound-assisted laser technique removes arterial plaque safely and efficiently

Use of computer-aided technology during colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate

Researchers examine how aging impacts listening effort in cochlear-implant users

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