UT Southwestern Researchers might have cracked the code for earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers used machine learning tools to analyze hundreds of proteins that in turn led them to identifying a group of blood biomarkers. These biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of ASD and could lead to more
A safety issue observed during a global clinical trial has prompted Medtronic to issue a global recall of unused Valiant Navion thoracic stent graft systems. In the interest of patient safety, the company has told physicians to immediately stop using the device until further notice. Medtronic said three patients in the Valiant Evo trial were observed
The new HK Series Differential Refractometer from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K sets a benchmark for precise determination of specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) – an important parameter for polymer and protein molecular weight determination using light scattering techniques. The specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) is one of the most underestimated parameters in material science. The
MD&M | BIOMEDigital, a two-day virtual conference and exhibition for medical device professionals, will take place April 6-7, reports Informa Markets – Engineering, organizers of BIOMEDevice and Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) and MD+DI’s parent company. The event will cover digital health, 3D printing, software and security, surgical robotics, medical device design and product development, smart
MD+DI reached out to medical device engineering firms, product development firms, usability engineering firms, and a few others to ask about the past year’s biggest medtech engineering challenges and how they were solved. We also asked them to share whether remote-working during the COVID-19 pandemic added to the challenge. Read on for some amazing stories of
Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) For people who have livedoid vasculopathy, which causes painful ulcers on the feet and lower legs, new research may bring newfound hope. The disease is a rare medical mystery with no known cause and no commonly accepted cure, according to researchers who outlined the case of
Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) Battling cancer is tough in normal times, but many U.S. cancer survivors are concerned the coronavirus pandemic will interfere with their care and put their health at risk, a new study finds. “This study demonstrates the importance of clear communication between health care providers and patients
Feb 25 2021 A rise in vaccine-resistant bacteria shows the need for a new vaccine to fight childhood empyema after a spike in hospitalizations, a new UNSW study reveals. Professor Adam Jaffe, Head of the School of Women’s and Children’s Health at UNSW Medicine & Health, said the research team’s study was the first and
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) During the pandemic, people with asthma have worried that their respiratory condition might raise their risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, but new research findings should calm their fears. After analyzing data from 57 studies that included a total of over 587,000 people, scientists
As MD+DI reported earlier this week, Medtronic is gaining momentum in diabetes, but the company’s most recent quarterly results are still below industry market growth in the sector. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the competitive landscape of diabetes management, based on commentary from medtech analysts. “Overall, despite the R&D pipeline and recent M&A efforts,
Innovaccer Inc.’s Series D funding round has propelled it to unicorn status. The healthcare technology company gained $105 million in its latest funding round, which pushed its valuation to $1.3 billion. The total investment in the company jumped to $225 million, up from $120 million at the end of its Series C round last February.
A study aiming to develop a new therapeutic technique could bring a revolution in our approach to treating rare, fatal Sanfilippo syndrome, a disorder that affects children as young as 2 years old and leads to childhood dementia and premature death. “We are using a combination of gene therapy, stem cells and small molecules to
AppliedVR’s program includes a feature for users to go through guided breathing exercises, which are visualized in a 3-D nature scene. Photo credit: AppliedVR For the past six years, AppliedVR has been distributing VR headsets to hospitals to see if it could help reduce pain and anxiety during what for many patients can be a
electroCore is supporting a clinical study to evaluate the effect of non-invasive electrical vagus nerve stimulation on respiratory symptoms that occur because of COVID-19. The bioelectronic medicine specialist said on Wednesday that it had finished enrollment for the SAVIOR-1 controlled-trial. The Rockaway, N.J.-based company is working closely with Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia in Spain.
Truvian Sciences plans to seek FDA clearance and CLIA certification for its benchtop blood testing device. Photo credit: Truvian Sciences Truvian Sciences, a startup building a benchtop blood analyzer, raised $105 million in funding. The San Diego-based company plans to use the funds to seek 510(k) clearance and a CLIA waiver from the Food and
Video highlights of COVID-19 data trends as of February 24, 2021. This daily report shares critical data on the spread of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours. For the latest news, trends, and expert insights on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the JHU Coronavirus Resource Center: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ Explore COVID-19 trends around the world with our in-depth
A study recently conducted at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, UK, has investigated the significance of a transmembrane glycoprotein basigin, or CD147, as a host cell co-receptor required for the entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The findings reveal that recombinant human basigin
Latest Coronavirus News MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) In the wake of U.S. recommendations to re-open schools, a new government report indicates that teachers may be key spreaders of COVID-19 in schools and should be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that educators were responsible
Latest Lungs News By Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Pulse oximeters — small devices that clip onto fingertips — can seem like a handy way to gauge oxygen levels while monitoring a case of COVID-19. But people of color should be cautious about relying on them because
A team of engineers has identified the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a condition which affects up to a quarter of the world’s population. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used modelling and high-speed video techniques to show what causes wheezing and how to predict it. Their results
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