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Using 3D-printed models to improve cardiovascular care

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications volume 4, issue 1, pp. 53-61(9); DOI https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2019.0012, Molly Pantelic, Milan Pantelic, MD, Todd Pietila, Marianne Rollet, Eric Myers,Thomas Song, MD, William W. O'Neill, MD and Dee Dee Wang, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCCT from the Center for Structural Heart Disease, Division of Cardiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA; Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA; Materialise, Plymouth, MI, USA and Henry Ford Innovation Institute, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA consider using 3D-printed models to advance clinical care.

9 May 2019

Researchers develop fast diagnostic tool that shows MS patients in relapse

Dr. Horea Rus is an expert in diagnosing and treating patients with multiple sclerosis, and his research laboratory at the University of Maryland is producing new tools for treating the disease that attacks the central nervous system.

8 May 2019

Novel device could enable early diagnosis and treatment development for Parkinson's disease

Presently there are no disease-modifying therapies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; however, one potential strategy for treatment is to prevent α-synuclein aggregation.

8 May 2019

BBI’s SEM Scanner receives a Medtech Innovation Briefing from NICE

The SEM Scanner from BBI Europe Ltd, has received a Medtech Innovation Briefing, part of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence advice.

8 May 2019

Computer game can train players to eat less sugar

More than half of American adults consume excess added sugars, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

8 May 2019

Bioimpedance device better than tape measure for assessing lymphedema risk in women

Bioimpedance spectroscopy is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman's risk for developing lymphedema, painful swelling in the arm after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results of a study led by Sheila Ridner, PhD, RN, Martha Ingram Professor and director of the PhD in Nursing Science Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

8 May 2019

Clarigent Health partners with The Children's Home of Cincinnati to test decision support app

Clarigent Health, a technology company building a clinical decision support tool for mental health professionals, is partnering with The Children's Home of Cincinnati, a leading provider of education and mental health treatment for children facing significant challenges, to complete a pilot study using Clarigent's mobile decision support app.

7 May 2019

Researchers develop new system for identifying malignant brain tumors during surgery

Scientists of the Research Medical University of Volga region and the Institute of Applied Physics, RAS have developed a system for malignant brain tumors diagnosing during surgery.

6 May 2019

AI can detect signs of anxiety and depression in speech patterns of children

A machine learning algorithm can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech patterns of young children, potentially providing a fast and easy way of diagnosing conditions that are difficult to spot and often overlooked in young people, according to new research published in the Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics.

6 May 2019

First-of-its-kind trial evaluates use of ultrasonic sealing for common thoracic surgical procedure

According to a new study, an ultrasonic vessel-sealing device can improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of thoracotomy conversion for VATS/robotic anatomical lung resection.

6 May 2019

Love-bite inspired technology can cut the number of botched injections

Technology inspired by love-bites can increase the diameter of veins by up to a third and cut the number of botched injections on the NHS, say researchers.

6 May 2019

Researchers develop smart pill bottle to keep drugs safe

Low-cost, stretchy sensors can be assembled inside the lid of a drug container to help monitor patient safety.

6 May 2019

U.S. FDA clears Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction System for treating pediatric patients

Treace Medical Concepts, Inc., a medical device company focused on advancing the standard of care for hallux valgus surgery, announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expand indications of the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ System to treat pediatric patients greater than 12 years of age.

6 May 2019

Innovative 'gut-on-a-chip' technology will help better understand Crohn's disease

To model human health and disease, organ-on-a-chip technology mimics the human body's organ structure, functionality and physiology in a controlled environment.

3 May 2019

Researchers develop nanoscale thermometers from diamond sparkles

Being able to measure, and monitor, temperatures and temperature changes at miniscule scales--inside a cell or in micro and nano-electronic components--has the potential to impact many areas of research from disease detection to a major challenge of modern computation and communication technologies, how to measure scalability and performance in electronic components.

3 May 2019

Developing effective needleless vaccine to protect children from dangerous viruses

Millions of people are infected with hepatitis B every year. Hundreds of thousands die. And small children are particularly at risk.

3 May 2019

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

3 May 2019

FDA to end program that hid millions of reports on faulty medical devices

The Food and Drug Administration announced it is shutting down its controversial "alternative summary reporting" program and ending its decades-long practice of allowing medical device makers to conceal millions of reports of harm and malfunctions from the general public.

3 May 2019

Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten by people who use mental countermeasures

People have certain physical 'tells' when they conceal information - and studies show that good liars can prevent these 'tells' being detected by displaying physical red herrings of their own.

3 May 2019

Scientists print 3D structure that mimics the air sacs in the lungs

Scientists have overcome a major obstacle in the development of 3D printed tissue that can be used to replaced damaged or diseased organs.

3 May 2019

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Using 3D-printed models to improve cardiovascular care

Researchers develop fast diagnostic tool that shows MS patients in relapse

Novel device could enable early diagnosis and treatment development for Parkinson's disease

BBI’s SEM Scanner receives a Medtech Innovation Briefing from NICE

Computer game can train players to eat less sugar

Bioimpedance device better than tape measure for assessing lymphedema risk in women

Clarigent Health partners with The Children's Home of Cincinnati to test decision support app

Researchers develop new system for identifying malignant brain tumors during surgery

AI can detect signs of anxiety and depression in speech patterns of children

First-of-its-kind trial evaluates use of ultrasonic sealing for common thoracic surgical procedure

Love-bite inspired technology can cut the number of botched injections

Researchers develop smart pill bottle to keep drugs safe

U.S. FDA clears Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction System for treating pediatric patients

Innovative 'gut-on-a-chip' technology will help better understand Crohn's disease

Researchers develop nanoscale thermometers from diamond sparkles

Developing effective needleless vaccine to protect children from dangerous viruses

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

FDA to end program that hid millions of reports on faulty medical devices

Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten by people who use mental countermeasures

Scientists print 3D structure that mimics the air sacs in the lungs

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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