Tag: medical device
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Remote Monitoring Shown to Reduce COPD Hospital Visits
A study of people with COPD shows patients using a wearable electronic device to report health status have fewer unplanned hospital visits than before using the device.
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PCORI Funds Personal Dialysis Model Assessment
A team from an academic medical center and research institute are evaluating a personalized dialysis model for people with kidney disease, but with still some kidney functions.
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A.I. Shown to Enhance Diagnostics in Liquid Biopsies
A new analysis shows machine learning algorithms can provide more diagnostic details in liquid biopsies, blood tests to detect and track solid tumor cancers.
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Trial Testing VR to Relieve Cancer Patient Distress
A clinical trial is underway assessing virtual reality interventions for relieving distress and improve the quality of life for cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplants.
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Technology Showcased to Ease Mental Health Interventions
A group of industry and academic researchers at a scientific meeting displayed advances in technology to improve access to therapy for people with mental disorders.
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mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia
Messenger RNA, inhaled from an aerosol spray, is shown in lab rats with pneumonia to reduce inflammation, improve lung functions, and protect against further infections.
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Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline
Researchers from a digital health company and academic medical center are beginning a pilot study of indicators in human voices for remote detection of mild cognitive decline.
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Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health
A poll of U.S. adults indicates Americans overall are not ready for artificial intelligence to assist clinicians in detecting disease and suggesting treatments.
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Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests
A company offering DNA analysis tests to detect infectious diseases at home and point-of-care is beginning clinical evaluations of its technology.
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Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed
A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications.