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New technology may expand health inequalities worldwide

Rich countries get vaccines first. People with high status or a lot of money are healthier and live longer. New technology could increase the disparities.

10 Mar 2021

Synopsys Introduce New & Improved AI-Enabled Solutions for Segmentation & Landmarking in Orthopedics & Cardiology

The Synopsys Simpleware Product Group is pleased to announce the release of Simpleware R-2021.03, which adds brand-new fully automated segmentation and landmarking tools for new anatomies, as well as improvements to the software’s established family of AI-enabled solutions for orthopedic and cardiology-based workflows.

From Synopsys Simpleware™ Software 10 Mar 2021

COVID-19 testing can be effectively integrated into K-12 schools' pandemic response plans

A RAND Corporation report funded by The Rockefeller Foundation shows that COVID-19 testing can be effectively integrated into K-12 schools' pandemic response plans, helping families and staff feel more comfortable with in-person instruction.

10 Mar 2021

App-based treatment for urinary incontinence was as effective as in-person treatment

A mobile app designed to help women manage urinary incontinence was as effective as usual, in-person treatment of incontinence in primary care, according to new research from the Netherlands.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers develop AI-based tissue-section analysis system to diagnose breast cancer

Researchers at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and TU Berlin as well as the University of Oslo have developed a new tissue-section analysis system for diagnosing breast cancer based on artificial intelligence (AI).

10 Mar 2021

Study: COVID-19 test package can reduce infections and mortality at justifiable cost

Mailing a package of SARS-CoV-2 tests to every household in America and asking people to use them once a week could greatly reduce total infections and mortality at a justifiable cost, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health finds.

10 Mar 2021

New strategy may solve challenges associated with "healthcare big data"

The efficient provision of medical care is integral to society. Over time, the healthcare industry has tapped into modern technology in order to keep up its quality of service.

10 Mar 2021

Injectable scaffolding materials facilitate rapid healing after spinal cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing and alter many important neurological functions. Unfortunately, clinicians have relatively few tools to help patients regain lost functions.

9 Mar 2021

PRRT technology may offer new treatment approaches for neuroendocrine tumors

Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. These cells have traits similar to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells.

9 Mar 2021

Advanced 3D models and a telemedicine system enable online training in endoscopic sinus surgery

The world's first international online training session utilizing advanced 3D sinus models and a telemedicine system has taken place, highlighting a new mode of medical training in the Covid-19 era.

9 Mar 2021

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

Every three seconds, a new case of dementia is diagnosed somewhere in the world. The term encompasses a group of neurodegenerative diseases that have no cure and which affect memory, cognitive abilities and behavior, and includes Alzheimer's disease.

9 Mar 2021

Energy-efficient, long-lasting pressure sensing device for monitoring patient health

Recent advances in technology have opened many possibilities for using wearable and implantable sensors to monitor various indicators of patient health.

9 Mar 2021

First smart speaker for contactless monitoring of both regular and irregular heartbeats

Smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, have proven adept at monitoring certain health care issues at home. For example, researchers at the University of Washington have shown that these devices can detect cardiac arrests or monitor babies breathing.

9 Mar 2021

Adjustable tip spacing pipettes – the best ally for repetitive tasks in cancer research

Reproducibility of results and high throughput are crucial goals for many molecular biology labs, but it can be challenging to achieve these together without appropriate instrumentation. This creates a need for reliable instruments to minimize user error and perform accurate measurements consistently for numerous samples.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Mar 2021

Clippard announces issuance of U.S. Patent for the new Eclipse Proportional Isolation Valve

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., a manufacturer of Precision Flow Control products with focus in the medical, analytical, liquid/gas delivery, laboratory and industrial automation markets, announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. 10,738,904 to Clippard’s new Eclipse Proportional Valve. The Patent, “Flow Control Valve Using Ceramic Valve Members”, will expire in 2040.

From Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. 9 Mar 2021

Advanced 3D sinus models highlight new mode of medical training in the COVID-19 era

The world's first international remote training session utilizing advanced 3D sinus models and a telemedicine system has taken place, highlighting a new mode of medical training in the Covid-19 era.

9 Mar 2021

New technique helps image biological samples at the microscopic level

Researchers have developed a spectroscopic microscope to enable optical measurements of molecular conformations and orientations in biological samples. The novel measurement technique allows researchers to image biological samples at the microscopic level more quickly and accurately.

9 Mar 2021

Device / Technology News

New technology may expand health inequalities worldwide

Synopsys Introduce New & Improved AI-Enabled Solutions for Segmentation & Landmarking in Orthopedics & Cardiology

COVID-19 testing can be effectively integrated into K-12 schools' pandemic response plans

App-based treatment for urinary incontinence was as effective as in-person treatment

Researchers develop AI-based tissue-section analysis system to diagnose breast cancer

Study: COVID-19 test package can reduce infections and mortality at justifiable cost

New strategy may solve challenges associated with "healthcare big data"

Injectable scaffolding materials facilitate rapid healing after spinal cord injuries

PRRT technology may offer new treatment approaches for neuroendocrine tumors

Advanced 3D models and a telemedicine system enable online training in endoscopic sinus surgery

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

Energy-efficient, long-lasting pressure sensing device for monitoring patient health

First smart speaker for contactless monitoring of both regular and irregular heartbeats

Adjustable tip spacing pipettes – the best ally for repetitive tasks in cancer research

Clippard announces issuance of U.S. Patent for the new Eclipse Proportional Isolation Valve

Advanced 3D sinus models highlight new mode of medical training in the COVID-19 era

New technique helps image biological samples at the microscopic level

New approach can advance medical AI algorithms, reduce risks to patient privacy

New biosensor measures extracellular hydrogen peroxide levels with nanometer-resolution

New therapeutic video game to improve outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental challenges

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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