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Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

A new AI-assisted molecular diagnostic platform capable of identifying variants of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has been developed by scientists in the UK. The low cost, portable device could play a crucial role in preventing future pandemics due to its accuracy and versatility.

29 Nov 2023

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home.

27 Nov 2023

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

Treating cancer is becoming increasingly complex, but also offers more and more possibilities. After all, the better a tumor's biology and genetic features are understood, the more treatment approaches there are.

20 Nov 2023

Injectable grain-of-rice-sized glucose monitor could revolutionize diabetes management

The first glucose self-monitoring system created in 1970 weighed three pounds, was initially designed only for physicians' offices and needed a large drop of blood for a reading.

17 Nov 2023

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

CÚRAM researchers at University of Galway, together with colleagues at the Centre for Molecular Nanometrology at University of Strathclyde have published work unveiling the inner workings of cells.

10 Nov 2023

ICMRA celebrates 10 years of global cooperation in regulating medicinal products

This year marks ten years since the MHRA joined seven other global regulators to establish ICMRA to address the need for strong global cooperation and alignment in the regulation of medicinal products.

9 Nov 2023

Experimental wireless pacemaker harvests energy from heart to recharge battery

By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery, according to a proof-of-principle study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Groundbreaking study reveals most effective adjunctive drug for Parkinson's disease

The efficacy, tolerability, and safety of various anti-Parkinson's drugs.

23 Oct 2023

New recommendations released on ethical development and use of AI medical devices

Artificial intelligence (AI)-;of ChatGPT fame-;is increasingly used in medicine to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and to avoid unnecessary screening for patients.

19 Oct 2023

Ensuring raw material quality in drug production and manufacturing

In this interview, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses how to ensure the high quality of raw material in the drug production and manufacturing pipeline.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 12 Oct 2023

Accelerating drug discovery with analytical R&D solutions

In this interview, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses how to accelerate drug discovery through analytical R&D.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 12 Oct 2023

Thousands got Exactech knee or hip replacements. Then, patients say, the parts began to fail.

Ron Irby expected the artificial knee implanted in his right leg in September 2018 would last two decades — perhaps longer.

10 Oct 2023

Nasal mupirocin found to be highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients

A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, is highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients, outperforming an antiseptic solution.

10 Oct 2023

Medical Devices News and Research

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

Injectable grain-of-rice-sized glucose monitor could revolutionize diabetes management

CÚRAM researchers make breakthrough in cell visualization

ICMRA celebrates 10 years of global cooperation in regulating medicinal products

Experimental wireless pacemaker harvests energy from heart to recharge battery

Groundbreaking study reveals most effective adjunctive drug for Parkinson's disease

New recommendations released on ethical development and use of AI medical devices

Ensuring raw material quality in drug production and manufacturing

Accelerating drug discovery with analytical R&D solutions

Thousands got Exactech knee or hip replacements. Then, patients say, the parts began to fail.

Nasal mupirocin found to be highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Prioritizing Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Critical gaps found in pediatric medical device trials: Lack of control groups and low infant participation

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Zeus Launches Next-Generation Tubing for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds

Zeus Celebrates Grand Opening of New Arden Hills, Minnesota Facility

New UK funding will help tackle the world's most pressing health challenges

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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