A look at the retinal microvasculature could discern stroke or transient ischemic attack from a mimic condition. In the near future, AI could expedite triage of these patients. Medscape Medical News
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Novartis Launches Review Into Safety of Eye Drug Beovu
Novartis has launched an external review into the safety of its blindness medicine Beovu after the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) raised concerns. Reuters Health Information
Magnetoencephalography Machine to Map Brain Activity FDA Approved
Compumedics, a company based outside of Melbourne, Australia, has won FDA approval for its Orion LifeSpan Magnetoencephalography (MEG) single Dewar system. MEG is a promising imaging technique that uses superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) to detect ionic currents produced by excited neurons, giving a window into the live activity (Read more...)
Scientists Make Organs Transparent
Whole organs are difficult to study in minute detail, as they have to be sliced into extremely thin sections to map out their interior. CT and magnetic resonance imaging help to an extent, but researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, and Technical University of Munich in Germany have managed to make [ (Read more...)
New Customizable Bio-Ink for Printing Organs, Tissues
3D printing of tissues and organs requires a bio-ink that can host the living cells that are required for every unique application. A viable construct requires an extracellular matrix that will have the right mechanical and biochemical properties for the intended cells. Researchers at Rutgers University believe they’re on track to being able (Read more...)
Beyond Burnout: Docs Decry ‘Moral Injury’ From Cost Pressures
Doctors are wrestling with what they consider to be barriers to healthcare, including endless EHR clicking and insurance red tape. "It’s grinding good docs and providers out of existence," said one. Kaiser Health News
Handheld 3D Bioink Printer for Wound Healing
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a handheld 3D printer that can deposit a stem cell-loaded bioink onto wounds, such as burns, to promote tissue healing. The device acts like a paint roller, and a clinician could use it to deposit the biomaterial in even stripes on a wound surface. A recent study […]
Body Worn Gas Sensor Sticks to Skin
Potential exposure to dangerous chemicals is a reality for many people working in mining and manufacturing, as well as medicine. While spills of liquids are easily detected, many gases are not. Sensitive wearable gas sensors stuck to the skin would be useful for gas exposure detection, but these devices have to be flexible, need a […]
Stretchy Skin-Like Sensor has Potential in Wound Healing and as Wearable
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a highly stretchable “skin”-like sensor that can be applied directly to our native skin. The material can measure changes in temperature, strain, and humidity, and can monitor the movement of underlying tissues. The sensor has potential as a wearable health monitor. For instance, t (Read more...)
Tumor Tissue Imaging and AI Bypass Path Lab for Brain Surgeries
In a major development in how tumors are excised, researchers at the University of Michigan have shown that it’s possible to accurately analyze brain tumor tissue within the operating room and assess its nature using artificial intelligence. Tumor tissues typically look just like the healthy stuff around them. When a tumor is removed, parts t (Read more...)
10 Ways Doctors Lose Patients and Respect on Social Media
Physicians often enjoy using social media for personal or professional reasons, but a single ill-considered post can drive patients away and could even threaten a career. Medscape Medical News
Blue Light Glasses: Helpful or Just Hype?
More people are turning to blue light glasses to block the light from digital screens. But do the glasses really work? WebMD Health News
FDA Panel Thumbs Up for Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease
FDA panel unanimously recommends approval of teprotumumab for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease. ‘I think we’re finally going to be able to get a lot of people some help,’ said one member. Medscape Medical News
MolecuLight FDA Cleared to Detect Bacteria Infected Wounds
Knowing whether a wound is infected by a bacterial colony is important for monitoring patients and deciding the course of treatment. Currently, the standard of care is simply to assess the clinical signs and symptoms (CSS) related to the wound in question, but bacterial infections of wounds are typically not obvious until they’re at an [&hell (Read more...)
Watching for Radiation Harm After Interventional Procedures
Staff and patients exposed to radiation during interventional procedures can experience lens opacities that differ from cataracts typically seen in clinical practice and with other skin injuries. Medscape Medical News
Silicon Chips as Artificial Neurons
Researchers at the University of Bath in the UK have developed low-power silicon chips that mimic the electrical activity of neurons. This breakthrough could enable the small chips to function as artificial neurons in numerous implants and medical devices, and the technology has significant potential in treating a wide range of chronic diseases, in (Read more...)
Visual Snow Syndrome a New Symptom of Migraine?
The first cases of episodic visual snow syndrome, which appears to occur only during a migraine attack, have been reported. Medscape Medical News
AI Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Moves to Retail Clinics
The high-tech screening for diabetic retinopathy has already been added to five grocery stores in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Medscape Medical News
Peripheral Fields Key in Predicting Diabetic Retinopathy
A new artificial intelligence algorithm uses peripheral retinal field images to predict how quickly diabetic retinopathy will progress and which patients need immediate attention. Medscape Medical News
Butterfly Network Expands Applications for Smartphone-Connected Ultrasound: Interview
Butterfly Network, the digital health unicorn democratizing medical imaging, is continuing to add new applications for its handheld, single probe, smartphone-connected ultrasound technology. The Butterfly iQ, the multi-purpose pocket-sized ultrasound, won FDA clearance a couple years ago and earlier this year received the CE Mark, clearing it for d (Read more...)