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New research on molecular mechanistic understanding of drug delivery and drug delivery systems

Today, Insilico Medicine, Inc., a Rockville-based next-generation artificial intelligence company specializing in the application of deep learning for target identification, drug discovery and aging research announces the publication of a new research paper "Entangled Conditional Adversarial Autoencoder for de-novo Drug Discovery" in Molecular Pharmaceutics, the leading American Chemical Society journal covering research on the molecular mechanistic understanding of drug delivery and drug delivery systems

12 Sep 2018

Researchers develop technology to help deconstruct surgeons' robotic surgery skills

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC are looking to technology to help deconstruct expert surgeons' robotic surgery skills so they can create an objective, standardized way to train the next generation of surgeons.

11 Sep 2018

UTSA researchers develop new model to assist during chemical attacks

It was morning in Khan Sheikhoun, a small rural town in the north of Syria. Residents went about their lives when up above jets crossed the skies. Suddenly, a deadly plume of sarin gas descended upon the people.

11 Sep 2018

Managing Patient Care through Technology

An interview with Chris Delaney at the NHS Health and Care Innovation Expo 2018, discussing the involvement of Insignia Health in providing a platform that promotes self-management and lifestyle changes for patients in the NHS, and the impact that this could have on patient outcomes.

From Insignia Health 11 Sep 2018

GPs in the NHS to receive free video consultation technology

GP practices across the UK are being offered the chance to trial technology to allow patients to book appointments and take part in video consultations.

From Infohealth Ltd 11 Sep 2018

Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

An interview with Diane Hargrove and Sophie Lindvold at the NHS Health and Care Expo 2018 about how the technologies offered by BES Healthcare can be used to safely discharge patients from acute care and monitor their health status in the community.

From BES Healthcare Ltd 11 Sep 2018

Using speckle-tracking echocardiography to evaluate cardiac diseases

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (Volume3, Number 2, 2018, pp. 237-250(14); DOI: https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2017.0040 Randy R. Jeffrey, Robert F. Hamburger, Janelle Gooden-Ebanks and John W. Petersen from the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA consider impaired longitudinal strain as a common deficit in various cardiac diseases.

11 Sep 2018

Researchers examine Twitter conversations to understand thoughts concerning OpenAPS technology

The diabetes online community is leading grassroots efforts focused on accelerating the development, access and adoption of diabetes-related tools to manage the disease.

11 Sep 2018

Genesys Spine announces FDA clearance of AIS-C Stand-Alone System

Genesys Spine is pleased to announce the FDA clearance of our latest product line, the AIS-C Stand-Alone System.

11 Sep 2018

New microfluidic device quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization

For couples hoping for a baby via in vitro fertilization, chances have improved. A process that once took hours now takes minutes: Cornell University scientists have created a microfluidic device that quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization.

10 Sep 2018

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

As germs and bacteria become increasingly resistant to cleaning chemicals and antibiotics, Hunterdon Medical Center recently deployed Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots that use pulsed xenon ultraviolet light to enhance traditional room cleaning procedures as a key part of the hospital's infection prevention program.

10 Sep 2018

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and a new project in collaboration with UP Health System Portage investigates how technology can assist doctors in earlier diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease.

10 Sep 2018

Russian scientists develop model for predicting hand trajectories based on electrocorticograms

Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a model for predicting hand movement trajectories based on cortical activity: Signals are measured directly from a human brain.

10 Sep 2018

MyVytalics launches new personal app focusing on genes related to sleep patterns, nutrition

MyVytalics, a privately held company, today announced the release of MySleepInsights, a personal genomics app focusing on genes associated with sleep patterns and nutrition.

10 Sep 2018

Researchers develop new testing device to better diagnose dizziness

Half of over-65s suffer from dizziness and problems with balance. But some tests to identify the causes of such problems are painful and can risk hearing damage.

10 Sep 2018

Smart technology and AI could help improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada

Smart technology and artificial intelligence could be used to improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada, write authors of a commentary in CMAJ

10 Sep 2018

Scientists invent new blood pressure app that gives accurate readings using iPhone

Michigan State University has invented a proof-of-concept blood pressure app that can give accurate readings using an iPhone - with no special equipment.

10 Sep 2018

Averaging results from two independent participants improves screening accuracy

Averaging the results from two independent participants improved screening accuracy, whether participants were looking at baggage scans or mammograms, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

10 Sep 2018

Innovative robotic system helps in removing large colorectal lesions without surgery

Each year, an estimated 140,000 individuals in the U.S. are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a malignancy that often develops from a benign polyp into cancer over time.

7 Sep 2018

Enhanced ultrasound can eliminate need for unnecessary biopsies and surgeries, shows study

A simple enhanced ultrasound scan of the kidney is more accurate than computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in predicting whether suspicious masses are cancerous -- and can eliminate the need for unnecessary biopsies and surgeries, according to a 10-year study presented today at an international medical conference in Chicago.

7 Sep 2018

Device / Technology News

New research on molecular mechanistic understanding of drug delivery and drug delivery systems

Researchers develop technology to help deconstruct surgeons' robotic surgery skills

UTSA researchers develop new model to assist during chemical attacks

Managing Patient Care through Technology

GPs in the NHS to receive free video consultation technology

Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

Using speckle-tracking echocardiography to evaluate cardiac diseases

Researchers examine Twitter conversations to understand thoughts concerning OpenAPS technology

Genesys Spine announces FDA clearance of AIS-C Stand-Alone System

New microfluidic device quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Russian scientists develop model for predicting hand trajectories based on electrocorticograms

MyVytalics launches new personal app focusing on genes related to sleep patterns, nutrition

Researchers develop new testing device to better diagnose dizziness

Smart technology and AI could help improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada

Scientists invent new blood pressure app that gives accurate readings using iPhone

Averaging results from two independent participants improves screening accuracy

Innovative robotic system helps in removing large colorectal lesions without surgery

Enhanced ultrasound can eliminate need for unnecessary biopsies and surgeries, shows study

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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