With $57 million in new funding, Omada Health made another acquisition. The company brought in Physera, a digital health company that offers remote physical therapy. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused more patients to seek care online, and physical therapy is no exception. Through Physera, Omada will be able to offer its members access to video
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A team of radiologists from China discussed making changes to the CT examination process during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The group’s work was published in an open-access article published ahead-of-print by the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical School Affiliated Ruijin Hospital researchers noted, to undergo CT, patients must exit
Falls have serious consequences for seniors, especially those who live alone. Medical alert devices can notify emergency services, but they are not always worn. In addition, they do not address fall prevention by encouraging active lifestyles and physical strengthening. WalkWise hopes to fill these gaps. The Fargo, ND-based company offers a smart device that can
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes an entire world to defeat a pandemic. That sentiment is becoming more evident every day as we see cross-industry collaborations and public-private partnerships evolving to combat COVID-19. Take, for example, a new agreement between FDA and Aetion, a venture-backed healthcare data analytics company based in
A study conducted by researchers in Belgium has found no evidence to support concerns that asymptomatic young children may be a source of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. No cases of asymptomatic carriers were detected among a cohort of 84 children (aged six to 30 months) attending daycare centers across Belgium
By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Kaiser Health News. Casa de Salud, a nonprofit clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, provides primary medical care, opioid addiction services and non-Western therapies, including acupuncture and reiki, to a largely low-income population. And, like so many other health care providers that serve
After Cardinal Health sold its majority stake in the startup two years ago, naviHealth is trading hands again. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based startup sold to OptumHealth for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2012 by former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Tom Scully, naviHealth developed a platform to help health plans and health systems ensure
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a magnetic tracking system for surgical robots to operate with dexterity within the body. The technology does not require patient or clinician exposure to radiation, and is much less expensive that pre-existing monitoring techniques. A magnet is embedded in the tip of the robot and
May 19 2020 AMSBIO reports on the positive customer feedback received for their One-Step Luciferase Assay kit recently introduced for quantitation of firefly luciferase activity in mammalian cell culture. Initial uptake of this new kit has been strong particularly for high throughput screening applications. Our customers have appreciated that the kit offers not just high
Latest Coronavirus News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In the race to find treatments for COVID-19, the antiviral drug remdesivir has gotten much of the attention. But researchers say a class of long-used drugs called interferons also looks promising. Trials testing the medications are underway in several countries. A
Latest Coronavirus News By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A Canadian newborn is a “probable” case of infection with the new coronavirus while still in the womb, doctors report. Other such cases have been suspected and reported in prior studies. But the mother’s active case of COVID-19, along with the
The ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is thought to have originated from an animal species, most likely bats, which succeeded in crossing over to humans. However, the exact species of origin has not yet been confirmed. A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* in May 2020 identifies eight mutations
Certain respirators made in China may not provide consistent and adequate respiratory protection to healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19, FDA said after a number of these respirators failed to demonstrate a minimum particulate filtration efficiency of 95% in testing. The testing was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) – National Personal Protective
The Irvine, CA-based company said the Pascal repair system demonstrated high procedural success and significant clinical improvements in patients with challenging tricuspid anatomy and severe TR. Sustained TR reduction was observed at 30 days, with 85% of patients seeing a reduction to TR ≤2+ on a five-grade scale. “Patients with tricuspid valve disease are in
Microsoft and UnitedHealth Group have joined forces to support return-to-workplace planning, as the push to reopen the economy continues in the U.S. To do this, the two companies are launching the ProtectWell protocol, which includes a smartphone app that can help screen for COVID-19 symptoms. A breakdown of the app shows it includes an AI-powered
The FDA has granted Philips 510(k) clearance for its ultrasound systems to be used to address lung and cardiac complications that arise in COVID-19 patients. The clearance encompasses the firm’s EPIQ series, Affiniti series, Lumify, CX50 and Sparq diagnostic ultrasounds, and for offerings such as the QLAB Advanced Quantification Software. Ultrasounds can help to diagnose
Telemedicine has been around for over a decade in various forms, but the COVID-19 epidemic has turned a convenience into a necessity. Clinical practices that never seriously considered using telemedicine are now performing virtual house calls with their patients. However, although it’s possible to do a lot through a video call, many procedures such as
May 18th, 2020 Cici Zhou Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management Nevro, a Silicon Valley-based company, announced that it has received CE mark approval for its Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system for management of chronic pain. The device was FDA approved for chronic pain in November 2019. Nevro touts its device as the first
The CSIC’s associated unit in Polymer Technology in Castellón will study the biodegradation levels of the materials developed. The CSIC’s associated unit in Polymer Technology at the Universitat Jaume I, directed by Luis Cabedo from the Department of System Engineering and Design, is participating in a project led by the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food
US researchers have published a proof of concept on the efficacy of human monoclonal antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in laboratory conditions, as well as their pioneering use in a mouse model. The study is available on the preprint server bioRxiv*. Basic virology research of SARS-CoV-2 is of utmost importance during