OMRON is unveiling a new automatic wrist blood pressure monitor specifically designed and validated for obese patients. The OMRON RS7 Intelli IT is planned to go on sale in Europe for €99 later this year. In order to guarantee accuracy of BP measurements, the new device has a special LED position sensor that helps to make sure [&hell (Read more...)
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Training Athletes’ Dynamic Vision with System Originally Designed to Detect Concussions
SyncThink is a company known for making eye tracking devices that can help to diagnose brain concussions. Their FDA-cleared EYE-SYNC technology is already being used by a number of university sports programs, as well as by major hospitals. Now the same technology is being adapted to help athletes in demanding sports to improve their dynamic [&helli (Read more...)
Flexible Self-Powered Knee Sensor for Rehab Monitoring
Engineers at the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a self-powered knee sensor to help monitor patients undergoing rehabilitation therapy. The device has a tubular shape and it generates its own electricity every time it’s flexed, enough so to power not only the sensor, but the electronics, and an antenna for wireless data transm (Read more...)
Researchers 3D Print Prototype “Bionic Eye”
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have 3D printed a light receptive array, consisting of silver particles and semiconducting polymers, on a glass hemispherical surface. The printed material can convert light to electricity, and the researchers hope that it could one day, with more research, end up serving as a bionic eye. “Bioni (Read more...)
Livio AI Hearing Aids with Physical and Cognitive Health Monitoring
Starkey, one of the big hearing aid firms, is releasing a new device that works as a combination hearing aid, fitness monitor, and, surprisingly, as a tracker of cognitive health. In addition to all this, the new Livio AI hearing aids feature integrated language translation, connectivity to Amazon Alexa devices, and the ability to measure [… (Read more...)
Multimedia Experience to Help Alzheimer’s Patients Connect
People with advanced Alzheimer’s disease have a serious difficulty connecting to the real world. Gabriela Gomes, a graduate of University of South California’s School of Cinematic Arts, has created a unique experience-based digital solution that takes Alzheimer’s patients to a comforting place they may recognize and enjo (Read more...)
Blockchain Token Vouchers for Cannabidiol Products: Interview with CBDoken Founder Alexander Lacina
Medgadget recently spoke with healthcare companies utilizing blockchains to manage storage, access, and sharing of data, as well as services related to data. However, some startups are finding ways to use blockchains for transactions related to physical products. By removing the middleman and directly connecting buyers and producers, such mode (Read more...)
AT&T, Softbox and Merck Test Smart Drug Delivery Drones
Timely delivery of drugs to sites of disaster is one of the most important actions organizations can take to lessen the burden on the affected population. Diseases can spread quickly and stopping them soon after detection can help prevent a disaster following a hurricane, earthquake, or some other calamity. AT&T has now partnered with Soft (Read more...)
Legos, Smartphone, and Novel Chemicals Unite to Detect Nerve Agents
Though nerve attacks are, thankfully, very rare, when they do happen first responders need a way to quickly identify the agent that was used. Researchers at University of Texas at Austin have brought together both simple and advanced technologies to create a system for detecting nerve agents such as VX and sarin. Previously, members of […]
Walking Simulator Measures People’s Gait Efficiency
One’s walking style can reveal a good deal of what’s going on inside our bodies. We naturally take on a gait and stride that are the most efficient and cause us least pain, so being able to analyze a walking style may help with diagnoses, rehab, and monitoring of a variety of conditions. To that […]
Eye Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Start
At Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers may have spotted signs of Alzheimer’s disease within patient eyes, potentially leading to a non-invasive and rapid test for the disease. “This technique has great potential to become a screening tool that helps decide who should undergo more expensive and invasive (Read more...)
New Artificial Intelligence Software Spots Lung Nodules on CT Scans
Detecting lung nodules on CT scans is central to diagnosing cancer and the earlier that can be accomplished the better the outcome. Currently, only about two thirds of detectable nodules are actually spotted by trained professionals. Researchers at University of Central Florida have been working on an artificial intelligence program that can review (Read more...)
FlexDex Intuitive Laparoscopic Instruments Going on Sale in U.S.
Robotic surgical systems, such as those from Intuitive Surgical and TransEnterix, can be prohibitively expensive for many, if not most, hospitals. FlexDex, a company based outside of Detroit, Michigan, offers a much more affordable alternative for performing many minimally invasive procedures. Unlike existing laparoscopic devices, FlexDex’s t (Read more...)
DNA Empowerment for Lifestyle Changes: Interview with Wellness by Science CEO, Harry Blustein III
As genetic screening technologies continue being developed and offered at ever cheaper prices, members of the general public are growing increasingly curious about what lies hidden in their DNA. While many have elected to sample their genome out of pure curiosity and to get better insight into their family history, the resultant data could often [& (Read more...)
Sonata Sonography-Guided Transcervical Fibroid Ablation System Now Cleared in America
Gynesonics, a Redwood City, CA firm, won clearance from the FDA for its Sonata (Sonography-Guided Transcervical Fibroid Ablation) System. The device already has the CE Mark clearing it for sale in Europe. The Sonata combines ultrasound visualization with a proprietary ablation device to allow for transcervical, incisionless removal of most int (Read more...)
Luminelle DTx, a Cheap Hysteroscopy/Cystoscopy System Cleared in U.S.
UVision360, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced that its Luminelle DTx hysteroscopy and cystoscopy system is now FDA cleared. The device is designed to give doctors an option to perform hysteroscopy procedures in the office, without having to rely on more expensive OR equipment. “Since the best technology is typically only availab (Read more...)
Handheld Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope to Image Photoreceptors
Photoreceptors in the eye are the only neurons in the body that can be imaged non-invasively and at high resolution. They are therefore a window into the functionality of the central nervous system, including the brain. Many diseases seem to display subtle indicators about their presence through the photoreceptors in the eyes. To measure these [&he (Read more...)
Two New Advanced Cardiovascular Ultrasounds Debuted by Philips
Philips is releasing two new cardiovascular ultrasound systems that feature similar capabilities, but one is designed for the office while the other is geared for the cath lab. The company says that the new systems have improved image quality and a variety of features that improve usability. The EPIQ CVx, intended for the office, lets […]
Magnetic Stimulation Restores Bladder Control in Paralyzed Men
Patients with spinal cord injuries report that in addition to paralysis the lack of bladder control is one of the most troubling issues. At University of California Los Angeles, researchers have shown that they were able to restore significant bladder control to five men that suffered through spinal cord injuries years prior to treatment. The [&hel (Read more...)
Nanoparticles Packed with Iron as Powerful MRI Agents
While improving MRI machines is one way of making the clinical images look better, another is improving the injectable contrast agents that are compatible with magnetic resonance. Gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents are the most commonly used now, but they carry safety concerns and they don’t have alternatives for some tests. Rice University (Read more...)