Category: Medical Technology

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dermasensor-fda-clearance-ai-skin-cancer-detection-device/704857/

Dangerous skin cancer such as melanoma is on the rise, and it is important that a diagnosis is made as early as possible when it is easier to treat. A … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/empatica-study-seizure-forecasting-algorithim/701241/

Empatica, a tech company, is getting ready to do a study to create a special computer programwhich aims to predict when someone with epilepsy might have a seizure. They plan to use a … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20231206/voicebased-ai-app-reduces-time-to-optimal-basal-insulin-dose-in-type-2-diabetes

A new study found that adults with type 2 diabetes could adjust their insulin doses faster using an artificial intelligence (AI)-based smartphone application (app). This app, using voice commands and supervised by a … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/letsgetchecked-fda-authorized-sti-test/699985/

Until now, the FDA only allowed at-home testing for HIV, but that’s changing. A new test called Simple 2 will let people buy it online without needing a doctor’s note. … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/995812?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid5987313&uac=473664CY&impID=5987313

Augmented reality (AR) is being used in surgery to help doctors navigate during operations. It’s like a GPS for the operating room. Surgeons can see 3D images of the body while … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/996528

Imagine you’re a healthy 43-year-old, and you want to check your vitamin D levels, but your doctor is reluctant to order the test. You, as a patient, are still wanting reassurance … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/shl-telemedicines-at-home-ecg-device-reduces-hospital-visits-for-patients/

People with heart problems need careful monitoring. Often this requires taking time off from work to go to hospital appointments. For many people with heart problems, it is important that their doctors … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.med-technews.com/news/medtech-ireland/dp-medical-systems-and-neuranix-launch-med-wave-in-uk-and-ir/

Do you dread ear exams when you go to the doctor? The typical poking and prodding of your ear can be uncomfortable especially as a child. Now Neuranix and DP Medical Devices have collaborated to … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/08/3d-printed-heart-muscle-beats.html

Scientists and engineers at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have created a 3D printed heart using a special gel and harvested heart cells. With special fiber and polymer technology, the cells … [Read More]

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/ge-healthcare-fda-clearance-wireless-vital-sign-monitor/690988/

In hospitals, doctors need to monitor vital signs. These include temperature, heart rate, blood pressure and breathing (respiratory) rates. Until recently this required patients to be attached to multiple monitors which require multiple cables. Now … [Read More]