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SwRI expands its services to include mask testing in response to COVID-19 pandemic

The Particle Science and Technology Laboratory at Southwest Research Institute has expanded its services to include mask testing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Jul 2020

Ashion's GEM ExTra assay receives Medicare coverage

Ashion Analytics LLC announced today that Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor for the Molecular Diagnostic Services Program (MolDX), has awarded coverage to its proprietary cancer profiling test, GEM ExTra®, one of the nation's most comprehensive genomic cancer analysis tests.

15 Jul 2020

Simple combination of pencils and paper can help create health-monitoring devices

One day, people could monitor their own health conditions by simply picking up a pencil and drawing a bioelectronic device on their skin.

15 Jul 2020

A special air filtration system that can "catch and kill" the coronavirus

Now researchers from the University of Houston have come up with a unique air filter system that can catch and kill the novel coronavirus. The air filter can reportedly kill the coronavirus on contact.

14 Jul 2020

Deep Longevity and Human Longevity announce collaboration to deploy AI-powered aging clocks

Today, Deep Longevity Inc, a developer of deep biomarkers of human aging, and Human Longevity Inc announce a collaboration to deploy an extensive range of AI-powered aging clocks.

14 Jul 2020

FAU researchers receive NSF grant to model COVID-19 spread using big data analytics

Public health efforts depend heavily on predicting how diseases like COVID-19 spread across the globe. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science in collaboration with LexisNexis Risk(R)Solutions, a global data technology and advanced analytics leader, have received a rapid research (RAPID) grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a model of COVID-19 spread using innovative big data analytics techniques and tools.

14 Jul 2020

Researchers identify an effective method to tackle global water crisis

Lasers etch a simple way to address global water crisis.Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people in developed countries are assured of ample supplies of clean water to wash their hands as often as needed to protect themselves from the disease.

14 Jul 2020

First-of-its-kind vehicle for lung screening brings health care directly to patients

A mobile platform for lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) can be developed with limited financial risk and take powerful screening tests directly to patients, including underserved rural areas where rates of new lung cancer cases tend to be higher, according to study published today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

14 Jul 2020

Researchers develop new video game to teach chemistry and engineering

Polycraft World, a modification of the video game Minecraft, was developed by the University of Texas at Dallas researchers to teach chemistry and engineering.

14 Jul 2020

Portable lab kit helps detect waterborne hazards

A portable testing lab that fits into a suitcase is being hailed as the key to tackling one of the world's biggest dangers to health.

14 Jul 2020

New approach to functional bone imaging provides insights into degenerative joint disease

A new approach to functional bone imaging has established that bone metabolism is abnormally elevated in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

13 Jul 2020

PSMA PET/CT has high impact in the detection, management of recurrent prostate cancer

New research confirms the high impact of PSMA PET/CT in the detection and management of recurrent disease in prostate cancer patients.

13 Jul 2020

Molecular imaging reveals inter-organ communication between the heart and kidneys after heart attack

Whole body positron emission tomography (PET) has, for the first time, illustrated the existence of inter-organ communication between the heart and kidneys via the immune system following acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack.

13 Jul 2020

Total-body dynamic PET can generate high-quality images of metastatic cancer

Results from the first study using uEXPLORER to conduct total-body dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) scans in cancer patients show that it can be used to generate high-quality images of metastatic cancer.

13 Jul 2020

New PET/MRI approach can precisely identify location of chronic pain generators

A new molecular imaging approach utilizing 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can precisely identify the location of pain generators in chronic pain sufferers, often precipitating a new management plan for patients.

13 Jul 2020

High-resolution TB-PET/CT scanner reveals complete picture of systemic inflammatory arthritis

For the first time, physicians can examine the systemic burden of inflammatory arthritis simultaneously across all joints and organ systems, using the high-sensitivity, high-resolution uEXPLORER total-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (TB-PET/CT) scanner.

13 Jul 2020

Whole-body CT rapidly scans traumatic injuries, reduces time spent in emergency departments

Ever sat in an ambulance or crowded emergency room with a loved one who has sustained serious injuries, waiting for a scan as the precious life-saving minute's tick by?

13 Jul 2020

Optris' new system enables quick detection of people with elevated body temperatures

Rapidly spreading viral diseases, such as COVID 19 have led to an increased need to determine body temperature quickly and reliably using infrared measurement technology. But checking each person individually and manually has often proven to be cumbersome and time-consuming in practice.

13 Jul 2020

EKF introduces novel molecular transport media for dual COVID-19 and influenza sampling

EKF Diagnostics the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has added a novel viral transport media for the safe sample handling and testing of multiple infectious diseases from a single swab to its product range.

From EKF Diagnostics 13 Jul 2020

Researchers develop COVID-19 mortality risk calculator

A new study published in July 2020 on the preprint server medRxiv describes the use of machine learning to provide a better understanding of the risk factors in large and mixed groups. The use of algorithms can help objectively evaluate these factors and perhaps capture interactions that could be missed in a purely observational study.

13 Jul 2020

Device / Technology News

SwRI expands its services to include mask testing in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Ashion's GEM ExTra assay receives Medicare coverage

Simple combination of pencils and paper can help create health-monitoring devices

A special air filtration system that can "catch and kill" the coronavirus

Deep Longevity and Human Longevity announce collaboration to deploy AI-powered aging clocks

FAU researchers receive NSF grant to model COVID-19 spread using big data analytics

Researchers identify an effective method to tackle global water crisis

First-of-its-kind vehicle for lung screening brings health care directly to patients

Researchers develop new video game to teach chemistry and engineering

Portable lab kit helps detect waterborne hazards

New approach to functional bone imaging provides insights into degenerative joint disease

PSMA PET/CT has high impact in the detection, management of recurrent prostate cancer

Molecular imaging reveals inter-organ communication between the heart and kidneys after heart attack

Total-body dynamic PET can generate high-quality images of metastatic cancer

New PET/MRI approach can precisely identify location of chronic pain generators

High-resolution TB-PET/CT scanner reveals complete picture of systemic inflammatory arthritis

Whole-body CT rapidly scans traumatic injuries, reduces time spent in emergency departments

Optris' new system enables quick detection of people with elevated body temperatures

EKF introduces novel molecular transport media for dual COVID-19 and influenza sampling

Researchers develop COVID-19 mortality risk calculator

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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