Spry Health, a Silicon Valley company, won FDA clearance to introduce its Loop System continuous health monitor. The product, which consists of a wrist-band wearable device, charging cradle, and platform to analyze the readings, provides clinical-grade pulse oximetry, heart rate, and breathing rate of a patient over the entire day. Patients can hav (Read more...)
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Ultraviolet and Red Light Kill Infections in Donor Organs
Donor organs are hard to come by partially because of ischemic damage, physical damage, presence of infection, and other reasons. Researcher at the University of Toronto in Canada and University of São Paulo in Brazil have developed a method of getting rid of bacteria and viruses from donor organs using only light. The technique involves [&h (Read more...)
Dozens of Clinics Market Risky Cell Therapies to Treat Eye Disorders
Scores of clinics across the United States directly advertise expensive – but unproven – stem cell therapies to patients with serious eye diseases, often with devastating results, a new study warns. Reuters Health Information
Testosterone May Underlie Rare Blindness Condition in Women
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition which can lead to blindness and primarily affects obese women, may be the result of increased testosterone levels in the blood and CSF, say UK researchers. Medscape Medical News
Higher Calcium Intake Tied to Slower AMD Progression
Higher levels of dietary and supplementary calcium intake are associated with a lower risk of progression to late age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a secondary analysis of data from a large trial. Reuters Health Information
Camera on Google Glass May Boost Social Skills in Kids With ASD
Wearable digital technology may help children recognize facial expressions and identify emotions, study authors say. Medscape Medical News
Multi-Parameter Sensors Detect Chemical and Physical Stimuli
Sensors are usually made to detect specific chemical or physical stimuli, making it difficult to create devices that can monitor a variety of different parameters at the same time. Now researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed an unusual sensor, built out of conductive ink formed into origami arrays, tha (Read more...)
Eye Exam Detects Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Using an ultrasensitive scanning technique, researchers can detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information
Migraine Tied to Increased Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Migraine and dry eye disease share underlying inflammatory processes that may explain the association between the two conditions, a study found. Medscape Medical News
CAPE: A CleanRoom for Any Need and Location
Cleanrooms are important tools when manufacturing drugs, creating certain medical devices, performing specialized research, and for other tasks in a number of fields. Cleanrooms are typically located in built-to-suit facilities that can provide power, clean air, and other necessities that help maintain an ultra-clean environment. In order to make p (Read more...)
Man Who Led Team to Approve LASIK Now Says It Was a Mistake
Years after he left the FDA and met people hurt by the procedure, Morris Waxler says he now sees the risks as too high and wants the FDA to add warnings. The FDA and an industry group respond. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Eye Exam Frequency in US Is ‘Alarmingly Low’
In a large database of insured patients, almost half with type 2 diabetes and a third with type 1 diabetes had no eye exam in a 5-year period. Change is needed to stop retinopathy being the leading cause of blindness. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy: 2-Year Screening Interval May Be Okay
Findings suggest screening intervals could be lengthened, but both the study authors and editorialists urge caution pending further study. Medscape Medical News
Eye Movements May Flag Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia
A Japanese study found a significant association between visual exploration and scores on a cognitive test requiring visual search in patients with schizophrenia. Medscape Medical News
Burnout Rises Above 50% in Some Specialties, New Survey Shows
Urologists had the highest burnout rates; 20% of all physicians said they have had thoughts of suicide or prefer not to answer. Medscape Medical News
Smartphone App Detects Opioid Overdose
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a smartphone app that can detect if someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. The app uses sonar to monitor the breathing rate of a user, which it can do from up to three feet away, to assess if someone is experiencing an overdose. So far, the technology […]
Take Diabetes Into Consideration When Assessing for Glaucoma
Diabetes and hyperglycemia are associated with thicker central corneal thickness, a relationship that could lead to overestimation of intraocular pressure, researchers warn ophthalmologists. Medscape Medical News
Miris Human Milk Analyzer Cleared by FDA to Measure Nutritional Content for Donor Milk
Donor human milk is a standard of care in many maternity wards caring for preterm infants. While very effective, the nutritional content of donor milk is often subpar and requires targeted fortification. Miris, based in Uppsala, Sweden, won FDA clearance for its Human Milk Analyzer, a novel device used to test donor breast milk for energy (Read more...)
Diet Soda Linked to Increased Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diet soda, but not regular soda, was linked to increased risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a study found; further studies are needed to confirm these findings. Medscape Medical News
Medical Historian Prescribes, Fact Checks for Television
Who takes the call when Hollywood needs help with a medical script? In one case, the director of the Museum of Vision helped out, and plans to open to the public in 2020 are underway. Medscape Medical News