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Novel risk score developed to predict cardiac arrest patient outcomes

Experts have developed a risk score to predict cardiac arrest patient outcomes.

30 Jul 2020

'Drawn-on-skin' electronics enable collection of more precise, motion artifact-free health data

A team of researchers led by Cunjiang Yu, Bill D. Cook Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston, has developed a new form of electronics known as "drawn-on-skin electronics," allowing multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen.

30 Jul 2020

Dream "hacking" with a novel device

A new study from American researchers shows that if dreams can be manipulated, memory could be enhanced and consolidated. The team tried a process called "dream incubation" using a device called Dormio in subjects for their study and published their novel findings.

30 Jul 2020

Deep neural networks to identify pneumonia caused by COVID-19 in CT scans

As COVID-19 cases in the United States continue to surge, there is an ongoing search for quick and reliable testing.

30 Jul 2020

New test rapidly determines neutralizing antibodies against Sars-Cov-2

To determine immunity to Sars-Cov-2 and the effectiveness of potential vaccines, the amount of neutralizing antibodies in the blood of recovered or vaccinated individuals must be determined.

30 Jul 2020

GlobalData: Medical devices industry deals worth $8.51bn announced for Q2 2020

Total medical devices industry deals for Q2 2020 worth $8.51bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.

30 Jul 2020

First 3D multicellular brain organoid can screen drugs to control inflammation

The scientists who developed the first 3D multicellular brain organoid with a functional blood brain barrier now report that the model could be a promising platform to screen drugs that could work to control inflammation, which is at the center of many neurological conditions, like ischemic stroke.

30 Jul 2020

New edition of trilateral study on access to medical technologies and innovation launched

On 29 July, the Directors-General of the World Health Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the WTO presented a new edition of the Trilateral Study on Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation.

29 Jul 2020

New technique spots potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women

A new technique that can spot a potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women, with up to 73% accuracy months before delivery, has been developed by scientists at the University of Warwick.

29 Jul 2020

Waterloo tech profiles antibodies in blood of COVID-19 patients

A world-leading University of Waterloo spinoff company, that decodes blood samples for potential treatments for illnesses like cancer and COVID-19, is expanding operations with the help of a $5-million USD investment.

29 Jul 2020

COVID-19 test kits offered by Carolina Liquid Chemistries granted FDA emergency use authorization

Carolina Liquid Chemistries, Corp., an innovative leader in clinical diagnostics and drug screening, is now offering test kits for COVID-19 that have been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration, pursuant to Section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

From Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. 29 Jul 2020

Telemedicine services can help expand patients' access to specialized medical care

Safety new medical providers can substantially increase their telemedicine services with modest investments in new staff and technology, a move that can help them expand patients' access to specialized medical care, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

29 Jul 2020

Scientists are developing AI tools that can benefit certain cancer patients

Case Western Reserve University scientists are developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help surgeons and oncologists identify the subtle but critical differences between a recurring tumor and damaged non-cancerous tissue on post-operative MRI scans of certain cancer patients.

29 Jul 2020

Computed tomography can serve as effective tool for diagnosing COVID-19

The use of computed tomography in outpatient computed tomography centers (OCTC) is entirely consistent with the clinical data and global best practices. This is also an effective tool for diagnosing the coronavirus infection COVID-19

29 Jul 2020

Researchers examine specifications for mass acceptance of contact-tracing apps

Coronavirus tracing applications for the detection of infection chains are currently being developed and made available across the world.

28 Jul 2020

New multi-analyte blood test may open up new potentials in personalized medicine

Similar to blood sugar, various biomarkers could in future be identified using just a few drops of blood. Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum are developing a multi-analyte test strip for this purpose that will open up new potentials in personalised medicine by facilitating the continuous measurement of various parameters.

28 Jul 2020

Artificial intelligence can expedite Alzheimer's diagnosis, improve patient prognosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help to diagnose Alzheimer's faster and improve patient prognosis, a new study from the University of Sheffield has revealed.

28 Jul 2020

Federated learning approach can help answer different medical questions

To answer medical questions that can be applied to a wide patient population, machine learning models rely on large, diverse datasets from a variety of institutions.

28 Jul 2020

UArizona aims to develop a device for quick and accurate detection of pathogens, biological threats

To better protect individuals serving on the front lines of battlefields or dealing with an event like the current COVID-19 health crisis or potential future pandemics, scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix are leading an effort to develop a device for easy, quick and accurate detection of pathogens and biological threats.

28 Jul 2020

TARA Biosystems and VantAI team up to accelerate drug development for cardiac disease

VantAI and TARA Biosystems today announced the launch of a biology-driven, AI-enabled collaboration for accelerated cardiac drug development.

28 Jul 2020

Device / Technology News

Novel risk score developed to predict cardiac arrest patient outcomes

'Drawn-on-skin' electronics enable collection of more precise, motion artifact-free health data

Dream "hacking" with a novel device

Deep neural networks to identify pneumonia caused by COVID-19 in CT scans

New test rapidly determines neutralizing antibodies against Sars-Cov-2

GlobalData: Medical devices industry deals worth $8.51bn announced for Q2 2020

First 3D multicellular brain organoid can screen drugs to control inflammation

New edition of trilateral study on access to medical technologies and innovation launched

New technique spots potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women

Waterloo tech profiles antibodies in blood of COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 test kits offered by Carolina Liquid Chemistries granted FDA emergency use authorization

Telemedicine services can help expand patients' access to specialized medical care

Scientists are developing AI tools that can benefit certain cancer patients

Computed tomography can serve as effective tool for diagnosing COVID-19

Researchers examine specifications for mass acceptance of contact-tracing apps

New multi-analyte blood test may open up new potentials in personalized medicine

Artificial intelligence can expedite Alzheimer's diagnosis, improve patient prognosis

Federated learning approach can help answer different medical questions

UArizona aims to develop a device for quick and accurate detection of pathogens, biological threats

TARA Biosystems and VantAI team up to accelerate drug development for cardiac disease

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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