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IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

When assessing new examination and treatment methods involving high-risk medical devices in accordance with §137h of the German Social Code, Book V (SGB V), the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examines the data submitted by the hospital and the manufacturer.

6 Apr 2022

Virtual reality psychological therapy shown to work well for patients with mental health problems

In a landmark development, psychological therapy has been automated in virtual reality. With the user guided by a virtual coach, there is no need for a real-life therapist, meaning the treatment can reach many more patients.

6 Apr 2022

SEACells: an algorithm for identifying metacells

A new study has presented single-cell aggregation of cell-states (SEACells), a graph-based algorithm for identifying metacells.

6 Apr 2022

UGA researchers track chatbot use for public health response activities during the pandemic

If you've been to a clinic for a vaccine or COVID test during the past two years, you've likely interacted with a chatbot. Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users.

5 Apr 2022

Study shows superiority of Chocolate Touch device for opening blocked arteries in the leg

Patients treated for a blocked artery in the leg were significantly more likely to have an open artery without further interventions at 12 months if they received the second-generation paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter known as the Chocolate Touch device compared with those receiving the commercially-available Lutonix drug-coated balloon catheter, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

5 Apr 2022

Implantable heart rhythm monitor does not benefit NSTEMI patients

Patients who received an implantable heart rhythm monitor after suffering a heart attack did not have fewer subsequent cardiovascular events overall, but a subset of patients whose heart attack was classified as non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) did see strong benefits, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

5 Apr 2022

Explanatory AI system enables more accurate diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease

Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project and colleagues have tested AI-enhanced diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease in a clinical setting.

5 Apr 2022

Cell Guidance Systems and Manchester BIOGEL collaborate to launch PODS-PeptiGels for 3D cell culture

Cell Guidance Systems Ltd today announced a collaboration to launch PODS®-PeptiGels®.

From Cell Guidance Systems 5 Apr 2022

ECG can pinpoint hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk of mortality

A simple electrocardiogram (ECG) can pinpoint hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk of death who might need intensive management. That's the finding of a study presented at EHRA 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

4 Apr 2022

Just 18% of patients have their infected heart devices removed, even though removal is recommended

Medicare patients whose implantable heart devices became infected were less likely to die from the complication if they had the hardware removed compared to patients who only received antibiotics, according to the largest study on the topic, led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute.

4 Apr 2022

AI helps identify areas in need of emergency aid

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers developed and evaluated an approach that used machine-learning algorithms to analyze mobile phone and satellite data to estimate poverty. They aimed to optimize the ‘Novissi’ flagship emergency social assistance program in Togo, West Africa, providing subsistence cash relief to those most affected by COVID-19.

4 Apr 2022

Smart toilets for passive surveillance of SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in Nature Digital Medicine, researchers highlighted a potential strategy for using a smart toilet platform, Coronavirus: Integrated Diagnostic (COV-ID), for passive monitoring of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

3 Apr 2022

Customized digital alert improves guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure

Physicians prescribed significantly more guideline-directed medications for heart failure if they received a customized digital alert via an electronic health record (EHR) system when inputting medical orders shortly after seeing a patient, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

3 Apr 2022

Smartwatch application can be used for atrial fibrillation screening

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) was confirmed in nearly 94% of people who were initially identified to have signs of the heart rhythm disorder by a smartwatch application and who followed up with a clinician, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

3 Apr 2022

First practical guide on the use of digital devices for heart rhythm and rate monitoring published

Who should monitor their heart rate and rhythm and which device should they use? Find out in an international consensus document published today in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and presented at EHRA 2022, a scientific congress of the ESC.

3 Apr 2022

Domestic violence survivor, UK patient stands and walks for the first time in more than eight years

"Deep breaths, April. Deep breaths." April Ballentine nods, steeling herself. As she sits inside the lab of the University of Kentucky's Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI), her anticipation stirs up an incredible amount of pure nervousness.

1 Apr 2022

INTEGRA launches voice-activated pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences has created the future of pipetting with the release of voice-activated pipettes. Initially available for VOYAGER pipettes and D-ONE single channel pipetting modules on the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot, this voice assistant technology uses artificial intelligence to greatly streamline routine processes and increase laboratory productivity.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 1 Apr 2022

Inciner8 wins two top accolades for exporting excellence

Southport-based waste management specialist, Inciner8, is celebrating after receiving two top accolades last week, as it was named International Business of the Year by the Echo Regional Business Awards and received a Highly Commended distinction at Insider Media’s Made in the UK Awards national final.

From Inciner8 Limited 1 Apr 2022

Inciner8 expands its dealer network

Inciner8 are excited to welcome Eco Waste Treatment as a dealer for our customers in Serbia, where we can provide solutions for waste management.

From Inciner8 Limited 1 Apr 2022

Implant placed alongside a blood vessel could replace bulkier devices that stimulate nerves

An implant little bigger than a grain of rice, put gently in place alongside a strategically placed blood vessel, could replace much bulkier devices that stimulate nerves.

31 Mar 2022

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IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

Virtual reality psychological therapy shown to work well for patients with mental health problems

SEACells: an algorithm for identifying metacells

UGA researchers track chatbot use for public health response activities during the pandemic

Study shows superiority of Chocolate Touch device for opening blocked arteries in the leg

Implantable heart rhythm monitor does not benefit NSTEMI patients

Explanatory AI system enables more accurate diagnosis of fetal congenital heart disease

Cell Guidance Systems and Manchester BIOGEL collaborate to launch PODS-PeptiGels for 3D cell culture

ECG can pinpoint hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk of mortality

Just 18% of patients have their infected heart devices removed, even though removal is recommended

AI helps identify areas in need of emergency aid

Smart toilets for passive surveillance of SARS-CoV-2

Customized digital alert improves guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure

Smartwatch application can be used for atrial fibrillation screening

First practical guide on the use of digital devices for heart rhythm and rate monitoring published

Domestic violence survivor, UK patient stands and walks for the first time in more than eight years

INTEGRA launches voice-activated pipettes

Inciner8 wins two top accolades for exporting excellence

Inciner8 expands its dealer network

Implant placed alongside a blood vessel could replace bulkier devices that stimulate nerves

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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