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Molecular Imaging Transforms Prostate Cancer Management

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AI Chest CT Analysis Distinguishes COVID-19 from Pneumonia

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Chembio Launches DPP COVID-19 Serological Point-of-Care Test

A. Menarini and Credo Diagnostics Enter into Agreement for Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Assay Kit

NeuMoDx Secures FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Coronavirus Test

World’s First Online Image-Based COVID-19 Diagnosis Improvement Tool Launched

Siemens Healthineers Announces Availability of Molecular Fast Track Diagnostics SARS-CoV-2 Assay Test Kit

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Chembio Launches DPP COVID-19 Serological Point-of-Care Test

A. Menarini and Credo Diagnostics Enter into Agreement for Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Assay Kit

World’s First Online Image-Based COVID-19 Diagnosis Improvement Tool Launched

DiaSorin’s COVID-19 Test Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

Amgen Partners with Adaptive Biotechnologies to Develop COVID-19 Treatments

NeuMoDx Secures FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Coronavirus Test

Siemens Healthineers Announces Availability of Molecular Fast Track Diagnostics SARS-CoV-2 Assay Test Kit

QIAGEN Receives US FDA EUA for First and Only Syndromic Coronavirus Test

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Fascial Defect Should Be Closed During Hernia Repair

Image: Summary of the primary fascial closure (PFC) procedure (Photo courtesy of UTHSCSA)

Patients who have a primary fascial closure (PFC) before mesh placement during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) enjoy better long-term quality of life, claims a new study. Read more
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Molecular Imaging Transforms Prostate Cancer Management

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Microdiskectomy Bests Nonsurgical Care for Sciatica Pain

01 Apr 2020

Two-Step Approach Helps Repair Herniated Discs

01 Apr 2020

Medical Grade Sensor Continuously Monitors Vital Signs

31 Mar 2020

Reusable Face Mask Could Help Remedy Worldwide Shortage

30 Mar 2020

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Amgen Partners with Adaptive Biotechnologies to Develop COVID-19 Treatments

Amgen (Thousand Oaks, CA, USA) is collaborating with Adaptive Biotechnologies (Seattle, WA, USA) to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
03 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

Researchers Just Days Away from Testing Potential COVID-19 Vaccine on Humans

Researchers from the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute (Qiryat Shemona, Israel) are just days away from finishing the production of the active component of a coronavirus vaccine that could be tested on humans by as soon as June 1. Read more
02 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

AI Tool Predicts Which COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Severe Respiratory Disease

A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately predict which patients who have been newly infected with the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can go on to develop severe respiratory disease. Read more
01 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

Philips’ Telehealth Solution Allows Remote Screening and Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients

Royal Philips (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) is providing a dedicated and scalable telehealth solution that can help general practitioners (GPs) and healthcare institutions manage the increased patient flows resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
01 Apr 2020 | COVID-19

Sanofi and Regeneron Roll Kevzara into COVID-19 Trials

A phase 2/3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial has been initiated to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Kevzara, jointly developed by Sanofi S. Read more
31 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Novartis Collaborates with Life Sciences Companies for Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Diagnostics

Novartis AG (Basel, Switzerland) and a consortium of life sciences companies have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the development, manufacture and delivery of vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments for COVID-19 in response to the pandemic. Read more
31 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Altimmune Partners with University of Alabama to Develop Intranasal Coronavirus Vaccine

Altimmune, Inc. (Gaithersburg, MD, USA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is collaborating with the University of Alabama (Birmingham, AL, USA) for the preclinical testing of a potential vaccine to prevent COVID-19 disease. Read more
31 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Johnson & Johnson Announces Lead Vaccine Candidate for COVID-19

Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick, NJ, USA) has announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate from constructs it has been working on since January 2020, along with significant expansion of its existing partnership between the company’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies (Beerse, Belgium) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), as well as rapid scaling of its manufacturing capacity with the goal of providing global supply of more than one billion doses of a vaccine. Read more
31 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

AI-Driven Ruleset Helps Detect COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus in Patients

Persivia (Marlborough, MA), a provider of real-time bundled payment, value-based care, population health, and quality management solutions, has launched a new COVID-19 surveillance module within its Soliton AI engine. Read more
26 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Researchers Attach Coronavirus to Genetically Modified Measles Vaccine

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research (CVR; Pittsburgh, PA; USA) are developing a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine using a measles vector — meaning a measles vaccine engineered to express SARS-CoV-2 proteins on its surface — to generate immunity to the virus. Read more
26 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Image: Actemra/RoActemra (Photo courtesy of Roche)

Roche Initiates Phase III Clinical Trial for Patients Hospitalized with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia

Roche (Basel, Switzerland) has begun working with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical trial in collaboration with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a part of the US Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) plus standard of care in hospitalized adult patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia as compared to placebo plus standard of care. Read more
26 Mar 2020 | COVID-19

Image: A new algorithm can predict circulatory failure form multiple monitors (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Machine Learning Helps Predict Critical Circulatory Failure

A new study shows that an artificial intelligence (AI) method that fuses medically relevant information enables critical circulatory failure to be predicted in the intensive care unit (ICU) several hours before it occurs. Read more
26 Mar 2020 | Critical Care

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Artificial Intelligence Helps Detect Rare Diseases

A new study suggests that an artificial intelligence (AI) neural network can be used to automatically combine portrait photos and genetic data to diagnose rare diseases more efficiently.... Read more

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New AI Platform to Analyze NHS Radiological Scans

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) system intended for the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS; London) will automate nationwide radiological interpretation across multiple clinical pathways,... Read more

AI Places Confidential Health Information at Risk

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as those incorporated into activity trackers, smartphones, and smartwatches, can threaten the privacy of personal health data.... Read more

DeepMind Masters Retinal Disease Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately detect 53 kinds of sight-threatening retinopathy at least as effectively as experts, claims a new study. Researchers at Google DeepMind (London, United Kingdom),... Read more

Critical Care

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Decontamination Robot Sanitizes Rooms in Five Minutes

A new germ-zapping robot emits broad-spectrum ultraviolet (UV) light that disrupts the cell walls of microorganisms and causes irreparable damage. The Xenex (San Antonio, TX, USA) LightStrike Germ-Zapping... Read more

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Monitoring Technology Helps Combat Coronavirus Spread

Novel “people tracking” technology assists governments as they strive to contain and limit the reach of infectious diseases such as coronavirus (COVID-19). The Supercom (New York, NY, USA) PureHealth... Read more

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New Coating Reduces Catheter Pain and Infection Risk

A new antimicrobial coating for urinary catheters and other medical devices can significantly reduce pain and risk of infection, according to a new study. The coating, developed at Queen's University... Read more

Futuristic Drone Station Automates Medical Payload Networking

An urban environment drone station provides safe, fully-automated logistic medical payload exchange on hospital campuses. The Matternet (Mountain View, CA, USA) Station is a strikingly designed architectural... Read more

Surgical Techniques

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Image: The BI-MENTUM monoblock dual mobility hip system (Photo courtesy of DePuy Synthes)

Dual Mobility System Reduces Hip Dislocation Risk

A new cementless hip implant is designed to reduce the risk of dislocation, which can impact patient satisfaction and result in later revision costs. The DePuy Synthes (West Chester, PA, USA) BI-MENTUM... Read more

Surgical Robotic System Advances Total Joint Replacement

Innovative active robot technology helps surgeons perform total knee replacement (TKR) procedures with accuracy and precision. The THINK Surgical (Fremont, CA, USA) TSolution One Total Knee Application... Read more

Image: The CorPath GRX robotic-assisted platform (Photo courtesy of Corindus Vascular Robotics)

Neuroendovascular Robotics Could Transform Stroke Treatment

A new study suggests that endovascular robots could assist surgeons during diagnostic cerebral angiograms and transradial carotid artery stenting. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU; Philadelphia,... Read more

Interatrial Shunt System Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms

A novel interatrial shunt controls elevated left atrial pressure (LAP) in order to prevent pulmonary congestion and hospitalizations in chronic heart Failure (HF) patients. The V-Wave (Caesarea, Israel)... Read more

Women's Health

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Image: The QUiPP v2 app can calculate pre-term birth risk (Photo courtesy of GeneticApps)

Mobile Phone App Determines Risk of Preterm Birth

A user-friendly mobile phone application will allow doctors to quickly calculate a woman's individual risk of preterm birth, claims a new study. Developed by researchers at King’s College London (KCL;... Read more

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Routine Screening Prevents Majority of Cervical Cancers

A new study suggests that screening for human papillomaviruses (HPV) every three years instead of annually is sufficient to prevent most cervical cancers. Researchers at the University of New Mexico... Read more

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Nerve Stimulation May Offer Relief for Fibromyalgia Sufferers

A new study suggests that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) during physical activity can significantly reduce fibromyalgia associated pain. Researchers at the University of Iowa (Iowa... Read more

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Kangaroo Mother Care Raises Low Birth Weight Babies Survival

Community-initiated kangaroo mother care (KMC) substantially improves newborn and infant survival, according to a new study. Researchers at the Society for Applied Studies (SAS; New Delhi, India), the... Read more

Patient Care

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Image: RFID tags embedded in diapers can alert when they are wet (Photo courtesy of MIT)

Smart Diapers Notify Caregivers when Soiled

A new study describes how a diaper embedded with a moisture sensor and a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag can alert a caregiver when it becomes wet. Developed at the Massachusetts... Read more

Image: A robotic venipuncture device draws blood with high success rates (Photo courtesy of Rutgers)

Automated Venipuncture Device Facilitates Rapid Blood Draws

A robotic venipuncture device can safely perform blood draws on peripheral forearm veins, according to a new study. Developed at Rutgers University (Piscataway, NJ, USA) and Robert Wood Johnson University... Read more

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Rapid Correction of Hyperkalemia Halves ED Mortality

A new study suggests that quickly correcting high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), in the emergency department (ED) significantly reduces patient mortality. Researchers at Stony Brook University (SBU;... Read more

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Accessibility App Helps Parplegics Control Android Devices

A touch-free app aids amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or spinal cord injury patients control their android devices using just head movement and facial gestures. The Swiftable (Arvada, CO, USA) Jabberwocky... Read more

Health IT

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Wireless-Controlled Soft Neural Implant Stimulates Brain Cells

A soft neural implant operated by a smartphone can deliver multiple drugs and colored light to control Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, addiction, depression, and pain, according to a new study.... Read more

Tiny Polymer Stent Could Treat Pediatric Urethral Strictures

A novel manufacturing technique can be used to fabricate stent-like microstructures with shape memory properties that are 40 times smaller than current stents. Developed by researchers at the Swiss... Read more

Human Torso Simulator Helps Design Brace Innovations

A simulator that mimics the mechanical behavior of the human torso allows researchers to test different back brace designs and configurations without needing to test them on people. Developed at Lancaster... Read more

3D Bioprinting Rebuilds the Human Heart

A new study describes a collagen scaffold tissue engineering technique that brings us one step closer to being able to three-dimensionally (3D) print a full-sized, adult human heart. Developed by researchers... Read more

Hospital News

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Nurse Tracking System Improves Hospital Workflow

An innovative system uses a combination of manual observation and non-intrusive tracking sensors to track intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in real time. Developed at the University of Missouri (MU;... Read more

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New Children’s Hospital Transforms California Healthcare

The new Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (Palo Alto, CA, USA) expansion is set to transform the patient experience through a family-centered design and technological innovation, while setting new standards... Read more

Noisy Hospitals Face Threat of Decreased Federal Compensation

A new review shows that hospitals in the United States are attempting different approaches to bring restful repose to their patients. The new review, presented by BeoGrin Consulting (Baltimore, MD,... Read more

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