Researchers from Washington University have developed a novel diagnostic test that uses nanotech to rapidly detect the presence of Zika virus in blood samples. The team’s system, which was described in the journal Advanced Biosystems, could enable earlier diagnosis and treatment for people infected with Zika virus compared to traditional diagnostic methods. Get the full story at our […]
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Neural Analytics launches study of transcranial doppler for evaluating mild-TBI
Neural Analytics said today it enrolled the 1st patient in a 2-year study exploring the use of its Lucid M1 transcranial doppler ultrasound system to evaluate cerebral blood flow in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries. The Lucid M1 system is a portable all-in-one ultrasound system designed for measuring and displaying cerebral blood flow velocities […]
How WiFi could monitor sleep disorders
Monitoring sleep disorders could be as easy as measuring the radio waves around a patient through WiFi, according to new research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital. Some people suffer a lot during the night when they´re not able to sleep, that´s why it is very important to go through every detail […]
Luminex tops Q2 estimates
Shares in Luminex (NSDQ:LMNX) rose today after the company beat expectations on Wall Street with its second quarter results. The Austin, Tx.-based company posted profits of $5.5 million, or 13¢ per share, on sales of $76.5 million for the 3 months ended June 30, for bottom-line growth of -1.9% on sales growth of 19% compared with the […]
Masimo touts data from acoustic respiration rate trial
Masimo (NSDQ:MASI) yesterday released data from a study comparing the company’s Masimo acoustic respiration rate with its Radical-7 Pulse co-oximeter against Medtronic‘s (NYSE:MDT) Nellcor plethysmographic respiration rate, touting faster detection of respiratory pauses with the Masimo tech. The study, performed at the Tokyo Women’s Medical University, investigated the use of the 2 technologies on 50 adult study […]
Prolonging the lives & independence of Alzheimer’s patients with artificial intelligence
With modern medicine and public health measures extending the average person’s life expectancy, a growing population is coming face to face with the challenges of age – including cognitive decline. Addressing the needs of people dealing with cognitive change is no simple task. And today’s healthcare workers are hungry for objective, meaningful data to help […]
CasMed sells non-invasive BP tech to Suntech Medical for $5m
CAS Medical System‘s (NSDQ:CASM) said yesterday it sold its non-invasive blood pressure monitoring tech portfolio for approximately $4.5 million to SunTech Medical. Through the deal, Branford, Conn.-based CasMed will be eligible for up to an additional $2 million in cash based on sales achievements through June 2019. CasMed said it will provide transition services as the portfolio […]
Could this algorithm be better at diagnosing arrhythmia than cardiologists?
A new algorithm that can go through hours of heart data to detect arrhythmia performs better than trained cardiologists, according to new research from Stanford University. The algorithm gathers data from wearable monitors to find life-threatening irregular heartbeats and allows for data to be sorted through in remote areas where there is a scarcity of […]
How a single drop of blood can detect sepsis
Sepsis can be identified by a single drop of blood, thanks to a lab-on-a-chip device from the University of Illinois. Researchers at the University of Illinois and the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill., recently completed a clinical study of the device that provides a fast, point-of-care measurement of the body’s immune system response without […]
Alere deals Epocal blood Dx biz to Siemens Healthineers to mollify FTC over Abbott deal
Siemens (NYSE:SI) Healthineers said today it agreed to acquire Alere‘s (NYSE:ALR) Epocal point-of-care blood diagnostic business as Alere looks to clear regulatory hurdles in its pending acquisition by Abbott (NYSE:ABT). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the companies said that the acquisition is subject to the completion of Abbott’s purchase of Alere. Alere said the […]
8 ways 3D printing is making surgery remarkable
3D printing is already making a difference in healthcare: It enables models of organs to train surgeons and educate patients –and improve surgery outcomes. Doctors previously had to examine actual organs with their hands to get a feel for what they need to do surgically. Now, MRIs and 3D printers eliminate the need to put […]