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Neuronoff completes first-in-human trial for Injectrode to treat chronic pain

April 24, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Neuronoff, a medical device company developing minimally invasive neuromodulation solutions, has announced the completion of a first-in-human clinical trial for its Injectrode device, aimed at providing treatment for chronic pain. The trial, known as the Lumbar Injectrode Feasibility Evaluation (LIFE) […]


Innovation, Med Tech

The Future of Human Health May Require Unlocking Access to Our Health Data

April 23, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

The synergy of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical imaging has opened new horizons for healthcare. AI-mediated computer vision has been in use in oncology for more than 20 years; however, its arrival in other medical fields, notably dentistry, is more […]


Regulatory

HHS finalizes reproductive health data protections

April 23, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

The Biden administration finalized a rule Monday that bars providers, health plans and other entities covered by HIPAA from disclosing protected health information that could be used to investigate abortions. The regulation from the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, first […]


Regulatory

Lumicell secures FDA approval for imaging platform

April 19, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Lumicell has received approval for its new drug application (NDA) for LUMISIGHT optical imaging agent and premarket approval (PMA) application for Lumicell direct visualisation system (DVS) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The LUMISIGHT optical imaging agent and […]


News

Establishing Effective Payer Benefits Strategies for Health Equity

April 10, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Health equity helps ensure all individuals have equal access to healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. To address the […]


Wellness

5 Things You Should Do First Thing In The Morning To Be Happier All Day

March 29, 2024

Via: HuffPost

Mornings can be rough for many people who tend to feel sleepy pretty regularly, which in turn makes them report feeling irritable a lot of the time. And yes, it’s hard to feel cheery when you’re overtired and stressed — […]


Innovation, Research

Oncology in 2024: The clinical trial trends reshaping the role of CROs

March 27, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Oncology is the most active area in clinical trials globally this year, as more resources than ever are being dedicated to developing and testing new cancer treatments. At the same time, there is the recurring issue of patient recruitment and […]


Regulatory

Brightside Health Secures $33M to Expand Access to Mental Healthcare

March 26, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Addressing a Growing Need With one in five adults in the United States struggling with mental health conditions, Brightside Health is well-positioned to address this critical need. Brightside Health offers a range of teletherapy services, including their award-winning Crisis Care […]


Innovation, Research

COVID pandemic led to thousands of missed prostate cancer cases, new study finds

March 22, 2024

Via: Fox News

Tens of thousands of prostate cancer cases were missed during the disruption of the COVID pandemic. Those are the findings of a new study published in BJU International last month. Researchers from the University of Oxford and other U.K. universities […]


News

Nurse Shortage, Burnout Top Concerns for Healthcare Workers: AI Seen as Potential Solution

March 20, 2024

Via: HitConsultant

Staffing Shortages: The Root Cause of Burnout While consumers ranked paperwork as a leading cause of burnout in the October 2022 survey, healthcare workers overwhelmingly pointed to staffing shortages (58%) followed by low pay and long hours (46.6%). Other contributing […]


Biomarker, Innovation

BD to advance bloodstream infections testing in Poland

March 15, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has partnered with Poland’s non-governmental non-profit organisation The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) to expand testing for bloodstream infections (BSIs) and sepsis management in the country. The collaboration aims to provide more than 150 […]


Wellness

5 wacky health trends that have gone viral

March 6, 2024

Via: Fox News

When it comes to health and wellness, trends can get strange. Many wacky wellness trends gain popularity when celebrities endorse them. When it comes to health trends, you should always be mindful of your own body. 10 FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PREDICTIONS […]


News

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

March 1, 2024

Via: Fox News

It is no longer necessary to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a Friday statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new guidance tells people to stay home if they […]


News

Measles vaccinations given in ’70s and ’80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns

March 1, 2024

Via: Fox News

If you were vaccinated for measles in the 1970s or ’80s, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now, some doctors are warning. Amid the current measles outbreak in Florida, USF College of Public Health associate professor Jill […]


Innovation, Research

Hair loss and prostate medication could also reduce heart disease risk, study finds

February 29, 2024

Via: Fox News

A drug that has long been used to treat two common men’s health conditions could have some unexpected benefits. Finasteride — more commonly known as Propecia or Proscar — has treated male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of […]


Regulatory

UnitedHealth under antitrust investigation by DOJ: reports

February 28, 2024

Via: Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealth is under investigation by the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns, according to reporting by the Examiner News and the Wall Street Journal. Over the past few weeks, investigators have been inquiring about UnitedHealth’s effect on competition in sectors […]


News

The Supreme Court Confronts a Public Health Challenge: Homeless Encampments

February 28, 2024

Via: Kaiser Health News

Homelessness is a soaring public health crisis, with a record 653,000 unhoused people in the United States, according to federal estimates. Tent and recreational vehicle encampments have exploded in recent years, crowding streets and sidewalks from Portland, Ore., to New […]


Wellness

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

February 28, 2024

Via: Fox News

Water is widely recommended as the healthiest beverage — but what if it’s not your thing? As it’s much easier to stay hydrated if you choose a drink you enjoy, Jordan Mazur, a San Francisco-based professional sports dietitian and nutrition […]


Innovation, Research

NHS capsule sponge test diagnoses Barrett’s oesophagus in trial

February 27, 2024

Via: Medical Device Network

The NHS in the UK has reported that an innovative capsule sponge test could effectively diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer, in a trial. The trial has demonstrated the test’s ability to reduce the need for invasive endoscopies […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Digital Health Company Experiences Using EHR APIs

February 27, 2024

Via: Health IT Answers

New research from a survey of digital health companies shows that most companies (73%) use standards-based application programming interfaces (APIs) when integrating with electronic health records (EHRs) (Figure 1). In 2020, ONC finalized its Cures Act Final Rule, which codified […]