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New technology shows potential to streamline the analysis of proteins

New technology developed by a team of McGill University scientists shows potential to streamline the analysis of proteins, offering a quick, high volume and cost-effective tool to hospitals and research labs alike.

14 Aug 2018

Digital birth control app gets FDA nod

Last week the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the digital birth control app to be sold in the US. The app is called “Natural Cycles” and is one of the first medical devices of this kind to receive the FDA nod.

14 Aug 2018

Google's DeepMind AI could soon be diagnosing eye conditions

London-based DeepMind which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is coming up with Artificial Intelligence based devices that can help diagnose eye conditions accurately.

14 Aug 2018

AI platform identifies acute neurological illnesses faster than human diagnosis

An artificial intelligence platform designed to identify a broad range of acute neurological illnesses, such as stroke, hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus, was shown to identify disease in CT scans in 1.2 seconds, faster than human diagnosis, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today in the journal Nature Medicine.

14 Aug 2018

New mobile phone application enables early detection of cerebral ictus

Researchers of Valencia's Polytechnic University have designed a mobile phone application that enables the early detection of cerebral ictus.

13 Aug 2018

GN Hearing unveils world's first Premium-Plus hearing aid

GN Hearing today unveils the world's first Premium-Plus hearing aid: ReSound LiNX Quattro, designed for people who want the very best that technology has to offer and desire a brilliant sound experience with great speech intelligibility even in noisy situations.

13 Aug 2018

Robotic walking frame aims to help maintain mobility of older adults

A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a fall or injury, reducing the length of time they need to stay in hospital, is being developed in partnership with researchers at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

13 Aug 2018

NUS scientists develop new technology to customize optimal drug ‘cocktail’ for myeloma patients

A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed an artificial intelligence technology platform that could potentially change the way drug combinations are being designed, hence enabling doctors to determine the most effective drug combination for a patient quickly.

13 Aug 2018

FDA permits marketing of first mobile medical app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first mobile medical application (app) that can be used as a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.

13 Aug 2018

Genetic sequencing method identifies pathogens behind respiratory illnesses in Uganda

A study led by researchers at Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center reports on the use of a genetic sequencing method to identify viral pathogens behind unexplained respiratory illnesses in Uganda over a five-year period.

10 Aug 2018

Supercomputer simulations reveal potential therapeutic target in HIV-1 replication

HIV-1 replicates in ninja-like ways. The virus slips through the membrane of vital white blood cells. Inside, HIV-1 copies its genes and scavenges parts to build a protective bubble for its copies.

10 Aug 2018

Study validates effectiveness of new online diet monitoring tool

Research carried out to prove the validity of the new myfood24 online diet monitoring tool has shown it is as effective as similar tools already available to health care practitioners, researchers and educators, and more efficient to use.

10 Aug 2018

New ‘closed-loop’ brain stimulation method improves learning, memory, and skill acquisition

HRL Laboratories, LLC, in collaboration with University of New Mexico, have published the first study showing that transcranial alternating current stimulation of the brain during sleep increases human subjects' ability to accurately assess hidden targets in novel visual scenes.

10 Aug 2018

FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

genedrive plc, a near patient molecular diagnostics company, and the Foundation for Innovation of New Diagnostics (FIND), announced today a study agreement for the performance evaluation of genedrive plc’s hepatitis C virus (HCV) Genedrive HCV ID Kit.

10 Aug 2018

SCHILLER introduces latest generation of ECG device, CARDIOVIT AT-102 G2

With the launch of CARDIOVIT AT-102 G2, SCHILLER is releasing the latest generation of ECG devices.

From SCHILLER 10 Aug 2018

Crowdsourcing of algorithms enables epileptic seizure prediction in wide range of patients

A study by University of Melbourne researchers reveals clinically relevant epileptic seizure prediction is possible in a wider range of patients than previously thought, thanks to the crowdsourcing of more than 10 000 algorithms worldwide.

10 Aug 2018

GSS sensors provide stable CO2 control for laboratory incubator applications

Gas Sensing Solutions is helping to solve a challenge with laboratory incubator applications. Incubators are typically used to grow bacteria and micro-organisms, and to culture cells and tissues for research and clinical purposes.

10 Aug 2018

GNA Biosolutions named as winner of AACC Disruptive Technology Award

GNA Biosolutions was named the winner of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry’s (AACC) Disruptive Technology Award competition, held on Monday evening at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, Illinois. The AACC Disruptive Technology Award recognizes innovative testing solutions that improve patient care through diagnostic performance or access to high-quality testing. GNA Biosolutions also won the audience choice award.

From GNA Biosolutions GmbH 10 Aug 2018

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to roll out Allscripts' EPR

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has chosen Allscripts to deliver an electronic patient record and help it achieve its digital ambitions over the next ten years.

10 Aug 2018

Cianna Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance to extend indication of SCOUT reflector for use in soft tissue localization

Cianna Medical, Inc., the world leader in wire-free breast localization, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to extend the indication of its SCOUT reflector for use in localization of soft tissue.

10 Aug 2018

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Device / Technology News

New technology shows potential to streamline the analysis of proteins

Digital birth control app gets FDA nod

Google's DeepMind AI could soon be diagnosing eye conditions

AI platform identifies acute neurological illnesses faster than human diagnosis

New mobile phone application enables early detection of cerebral ictus

GN Hearing unveils world's first Premium-Plus hearing aid

Robotic walking frame aims to help maintain mobility of older adults

NUS scientists develop new technology to customize optimal drug ‘cocktail’ for myeloma patients

FDA permits marketing of first mobile medical app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy

Genetic sequencing method identifies pathogens behind respiratory illnesses in Uganda

Supercomputer simulations reveal potential therapeutic target in HIV-1 replication

Study validates effectiveness of new online diet monitoring tool

New ‘closed-loop’ brain stimulation method improves learning, memory, and skill acquisition

FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

SCHILLER introduces latest generation of ECG device, CARDIOVIT AT-102 G2

Crowdsourcing of algorithms enables epileptic seizure prediction in wide range of patients

GSS sensors provide stable CO2 control for laboratory incubator applications

GNA Biosolutions named as winner of AACC Disruptive Technology Award

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to roll out Allscripts' EPR

Cianna Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance to extend indication of SCOUT reflector for use in soft tissue localization

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