Tag: featured

April 25, 2024

Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, has announced the launch of the automated tuberculosis testing platform, Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler, for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. The integration of Revvity’s T-SPOT.TB test with the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handling […]

April 24, 2024

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) […]

April 23, 2024

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 […]

April 23, 2024

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 […]

April 22, 2024

Cochlear, an implantable hearing solutions developer, has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the use of its Osia System to children as young as five years old. This decision lowers the eligible age from […]

April 18, 2024

Dementia is extremely common. According to a 2022 study, a startling 10% of adults in the United States over the age of 65 have dementia, and another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. And dementia risk only increases as we get […]

April 17, 2024

Founderful (formerly Wingman Ventures) leads Isospec’s $1.9M pre-seed round, joined by specialized investors Tiny.vc, another.vc, and Venture Kick. Founded in 2022 by Ahmed Ben Faleh, Stephan Warnke, and Thomas Rizzo, Isospec aims to redefine molecular analysis, unlocking new biological insights […]

April 15, 2024

US-based Sight Sciences has published the two-year post-surgical outcomes of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery device, the OMNI surgical system. The data from the real-world clinical outcomes study was published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. The study collected data […]

April 11, 2024

Digital healthcare is playing a transformative role in the management of diabetes by providing resources to help patients monitor their blood glucose levels, track medications, make informed decisions about their diet and exercise, and receive personalised guidance and support. One […]

April 10, 2024

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 […]

April 10, 2024

Nurse managers play a critical role in any healthcare setting, leading clinical and operational functions that directly impact patient care. This report highlights the importance of ensuring nurse managers have the time, resources, and support they need to be effective. […]

April 9, 2024

When homing in on how to be happier, it’s easier to concentrate on all the negatives you need to eliminate in your life: Toxic positivity, comparing yourself to others, those weekly phone calls from your mother-in-law. Weeding out unpleasant things […]

April 8, 2024

Everyone involved in healthcare knows that achieving greater efficiency in work processes is critical for reducing costs and improving the quality of patient care. However, legacy electronic healthcare record (EHR) technology is holding back such a transformation. Designed by developers […]

April 4, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisation for Prenosis’ AI tool Sepsis ImmunoScore, to diagnose sepsis. This authorisation, achieved through the De Novo pathway, represents the first-ever FDA approval of an AI/machine learning (ML) software as […]

April 3, 2024

Each year, the financial barriers to healthcare continue to become more pronounced in the US. For example, the health expenditure per person in the US was $12,555 in 2022, with comparable countries spending about half of that. These costs can […]

April 3, 2024

A new drug could potentially alleviate two of the most troublesome effects of menopause. The drug, called Pool 7, Compound 3 (P7C3), could help reduce bone loss and weight gain in postmenopausal women, according to researchers at the University of […]

April 2, 2024

China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) has developed a new home-based system, Intelligent Detection of Respiratory Events through Automated Monitoring (iDREAM), for detecting sleep apnoea. The device utilises AI to accurately detect severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) during sleep sessions […]

April 1, 2024

It’s well established that alcohol is not good for you — it can harm your liver and increase your risk of developing certain cancers. However, its impact on heart health is more debated. Some experts have long said that a […]

March 28, 2024

Beacon Biosignals has secured the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(k) clearance for SleepStageML, a machine learning software designed to enhance sleep analysis. This development expands the company’s analytical capabilities, extending from at-home sleep monitoring to include in-lab polysomnography, […]

March 27, 2024

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 […]