Vision Screening from Home
In light of the pandemic, several resources for testing visual acuity at home are gaining popularity including 2 apps (The Peek and Odysight) and one program called HAT or “Home Acuity Test” that allows individuals to print out a chart
Vision Screening from Home
In light of the pandemic, several resources for testing visual acuity at home are gaining popularity including 2 apps (The Peek and Odysight) and one program called HAT or “Home Acuity Test” that allows individuals to print out a chart
Rose-colored contacts for treatment of color blindness
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates are using gold nano particles to develop red-tinted contact lenses to improve color contrast detection in patients with red-green colorblindness. Red tint is known to enhance color perception for red-green colorblind patients and this
Rose-colored contacts for treatment of color blindness
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates are using gold nano particles to develop red-tinted contact lenses to improve color contrast detection in patients with red-green colorblindness. Red tint is known to enhance color perception for red-green colorblind patients and this
Modular Intraocular lenses for presbyopia
One of the highest-anticipated ophthalmic technology advances of the 21st century has been finding a cure for presbyopia, or vision degeneration due to age-related lens inelasticity, and researchers from Dartmouth may be solving this problem! They are investigating implantation of
Modular Intraocular lenses for presbyopia
One of the highest-anticipated ophthalmic technology advances of the 21st century has been finding a cure for presbyopia, or vision degeneration due to age-related lens inelasticity, and researchers from Dartmouth may be solving this problem! They are investigating implantation of
AI and Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
French consortium EviRed is merging AI and retinal imaging to develop an algorithm to aid classification of diabetic retinopathy and estimate risk of progression. A data will be collected from a cohort of 5K patients with DM type II over
AI and Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
French consortium EviRed is merging AI and retinal imaging to develop an algorithm to aid classification of diabetic retinopathy and estimate risk of progression. A data will be collected from a cohort of 5K patients with DM type II over
A Novel Rapid Blood Test for Cancer
This article describes the development of a test that can detect the presence of free-floating DNA in the blood released by tumor cells when they die. The researchers used test strips composed of gold nanoparticles that turn red if specified
A Novel Rapid Blood Test for Cancer
This article describes the development of a test that can detect the presence of free-floating DNA in the blood released by tumor cells when they die. The researchers used test strips composed of gold nanoparticles that turn red if specified
MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
This article describes a multi-institutional clinical trial comparing MDMA vs. placebo for patients with PTSD. They measured patients at baseline and 2 months after the last experiential selection with a PTSD scale for the DSM-5 (CAPS-5) as well as an
MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
This article describes a multi-institutional clinical trial comparing MDMA vs. placebo for patients with PTSD. They measured patients at baseline and 2 months after the last experiential selection with a PTSD scale for the DSM-5 (CAPS-5) as well as an
COVID underlines value of humanities in medical education
Studying the humanities, including history, ethics, philosophy, music, and art, during medical school, has been associated with improved physician empathy, communication, and self-awareness. The need for these traits/skills in caring for patients has been highlighted by the hardship and uncertainty
COVID underlines value of humanities in medical education
Studying the humanities, including history, ethics, philosophy, music, and art, during medical school, has been associated with improved physician empathy, communication, and self-awareness. The need for these traits/skills in caring for patients has been highlighted by the hardship and uncertainty
How a tool to teach the EHR can transform medical education
In their transition to residency, medical students are often overwhelmed by the complexities and responsibilities of electronic health records (EHR). To address this problem, the Indiana University School of Medicine has piloted tEMR, an educational tool that exposes medical students
How a tool to teach the EHR can transform medical education
In their transition to residency, medical students are often overwhelmed by the complexities and responsibilities of electronic health records (EHR). To address this problem, the Indiana University School of Medicine has piloted tEMR, an educational tool that exposes medical students
Comprehensive Wearable Medical Devices Help Improve Patient Care
Wearable devices that utilize Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-sharing capabilities to monitor patient health metrics represent a rapidly growing area of the healthcare sector expected to greatly enhance patient outcomes. Examples of this technology include non-invasive glucose sensors, fitness
Comprehensive Wearable Medical Devices Help Improve Patient Care
Wearable devices that utilize Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-sharing capabilities to monitor patient health metrics represent a rapidly growing area of the healthcare sector expected to greatly enhance patient outcomes. Examples of this technology include non-invasive glucose sensors, fitness
This CARES Act Project Gives 3D Printers To Michigan Manufacturers To Make Medical Devices—And A Whole Lot More
The PPE shortage in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved resilience and adaptability in U.S. medical supplies manufacturing. In response, Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile Manufacturing On Demand), a collaborative effort between 3D printing
This CARES Act Project Gives 3D Printers To Michigan Manufacturers To Make Medical Devices—And A Whole Lot More
The PPE shortage in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved resilience and adaptability in U.S. medical supplies manufacturing. In response, Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile Manufacturing On Demand), a collaborative effort between 3D printing
Persuading the Body to Regenerate Its Limbs
Much like the brain utilizing molecular signals to pass information, the rest of the body similarly requires chemical instruction to differentiate and develop. This article profiles a researcher from Tufts who is studying bioelectric patterns and signals that can induce
Persuading the Body to Regenerate Its Limbs
Much like the brain utilizing molecular signals to pass information, the rest of the body similarly requires chemical instruction to differentiate and develop. This article profiles a researcher from Tufts who is studying bioelectric patterns and signals that can induce
Cyberattack forces Scripps Health to go offline, disrupts patient care
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals have taken advantage of the increased pressure on hospitals and healthcare systems to engage in cyberattacks, assuming that hospitals desperate to resume patient care will cave to ransom demands. Attacks on healthcare
Cyberattack forces Scripps Health to go offline, disrupts patient care
With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals have taken advantage of the increased pressure on hospitals and healthcare systems to engage in cyberattacks, assuming that hospitals desperate to resume patient care will cave to ransom demands. Attacks on healthcare
How Penn Medicine’s new ED program uses tech for at-home recovery
Penn’s ED program, which had its pilot study done on 52 eligible patients who were screened to be a good fit for at-home recovery, has had tremendous results: nearly 90% of enrolled patients did not need to return to the
How Penn Medicine’s new ED program uses tech for at-home recovery
Penn’s ED program, which had its pilot study done on 52 eligible patients who were screened to be a good fit for at-home recovery, has had tremendous results: nearly 90% of enrolled patients did not need to return to the
Cutting edge medical tech pioneered in New Zealand: New imaging method allows brain to be seen as never before
3D amplified MRI, or 3DaMRI, is a new brain imaging technique being developed that will help detect brain disorders and aneurysms earlier and more accurately. It reveals pulsating brain movements, allowing the brain to be visualized in all directions, thereby
Cutting edge medical tech pioneered in New Zealand: New imaging method allows brain to be seen as never before
3D amplified MRI, or 3DaMRI, is a new brain imaging technique being developed that will help detect brain disorders and aneurysms earlier and more accurately. It reveals pulsating brain movements, allowing the brain to be visualized in all directions, thereby
Smart Socks? How This Tech Startup Is Targeting a Common Medical Problem
Siren is a remote patient-monitoring company that makes connected socks to detect foot ulcers in diabetic patients. These socks utilize temperature-sensing mechanisms that can detect inflammation. With insurance, these socks will cost $19.95 a month. https://www.inc.com/amrita-khalid/siren-socks-remote-patient-monitoring-best-industries-2021.html
Smart Socks? How This Tech Startup Is Targeting a Common Medical Problem
Siren is a remote patient-monitoring company that makes connected socks to detect foot ulcers in diabetic patients. These socks utilize temperature-sensing mechanisms that can detect inflammation. With insurance, these socks will cost $19.95 a month. https://www.inc.com/amrita-khalid/siren-socks-remote-patient-monitoring-best-industries-2021.html
AI expected to supplant telehealth as top investment priority in next few years, survey finds
Investment in telehealth skyrocketed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, however predictive technology, such as AI and machine learning, is emerging as a new priority in the next 3 years. Other topics that emerged through the conducted survey include increasing prioritization of
AI expected to supplant telehealth as top investment priority in next few years, survey finds
Investment in telehealth skyrocketed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, however predictive technology, such as AI and machine learning, is emerging as a new priority in the next 3 years. Other topics that emerged through the conducted survey include increasing prioritization of
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