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In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes has seen a significant surge, particularly among young adults and adolescents. Despite the widespread belief that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, they have been found to trigger pulmonary inflammation and increase the likelihood of lung disease. Moreover, their long-term safety has not been thorough...

10 Medical Device Trends to Watch Out for in 2023 Medical device manufacturers are currently focusing on technologies that automate manual processes, leverage patient health data, and improve patient care in 2023. Creative MedTech solutions met the challenge. We’ve compiled a list of 10 medical device trends to watch out for in 2023. 1. 3D Printing The medical industry...

From artificial intelligence to social determinants of health, we compiled the top 10 healthcare trends that could significantly impact the healthcare industry in 2023. 1. Increasing patient engagement by improving the patient experience As mobile technologies progress, patients have become more savvy and proactive regarding self-care. Today, patients and providers are ...

Connect America has introduced CareSage, a next-generation analytics and reporting platform that empowers healthcare organisations with predictive insights for home-based care. By converting critical health data into actionable information, CareSage enables earlier interventions and proactive care for individuals living at home. The platform’s features include risk str...

A new wave of innovation in healthcare is on the rise. While many new technologies and solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biomedical engineering will be coming up, the focus will also shift to physical and mental well-being. Compiled here are some upcoming healthcare trends to watch out for next year: Technology reigns Wearables, mHealth, telemedi...

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare The market for Artificial intelligence (AI) – specifically, machine learning (ML) tools in healthcare is forecast to top $20 million in 2023. Various AI-aligned technologies, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and pattern recognition algorithms, are already deeply embedded in the healthcare ecosystem and will cont...

People age at different rates due to a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, which can affect their biological age and their risk of developing diseases or experiencing early death. This is why two individuals who are both 50 years old may not have the same level of biological aging, despite having lived for the same number of years. Lifestyle choices, such as die...

Let’s start with what Para 7 of Annex-1 has to say about the personnel and garment qualification and also its relevance to the article: Para 7.13 and 7.15 specifically talks about garments and its specification to be compliant with the cleanroom use. For example, in 7.15- “Every operator entering grade B or A areas should gown into clean, sterilised protective garments (...

Globally, there are approximately 55 million people who suffer from dementia, and the incidence of the disease has steadily increased. This population is expected to triple by 2050, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dementia affects not only the quality of life of individuals, but also adds significant economic burdens to families and society. Epidemiolo...

In an article published recently in The BMJ, doctors advocate for improved ionizing radiation protection for women in healthcare who are regularly exposed to radiation through X-rays and other imaging procedures, in order to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. Due to the high sensitivity of breast tissue to radiation and the fact that ionizing radiation is a ...

Are the currently approved antibody therapies used to treat patients who have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 disease also effective against the viral variants that are currently in circulation? According to a new study conducted by scientists at the German Primate Center (DPZ) – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlang...

As many caregivers know, sucking can help calm a fussy baby. Pacifiers are often used to help babies fall asleep, sooth anxiety and go through medical procedures, such as vaccination and blood tests. Pacifiers can also lower the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). But you may have also heard that pacifiers are bad for y...

Every child gets a fever from time to time, and usually it’s nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s the body’s way of fighting off infection such as viruses and bacteria, so it’s a sign your child’s immune system is revving up and acting appropriately. But it’s important to know what to do when this happens. Here are some fever dos and don’ts to help your child feel bette...

Did you know that 1 in 6 children aged 3-17 years has a developmental disability and that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism? However, many children with a developmental disability are not identified until after they start school. Many parents of children diagnosed with autism have concerns about...

This March marked the beginning of the month of Ramadan, a spiritual time of year where Muslims around the world increase their worship and awareness of God. This includes performing nightly prayers, reading religious scripture and abstaining from food and drink every day from before sunrise until sunset for the entire month. Fasting is a common spiritual practice in ma...

A team of researchers has come up with an implantable fuel cell that they say can manage type 1 diabetes — and make use of glucose in the body to power itself instead of relying on an external power source. The device, devised at ETH Zurich in Basel, Switzerland, can release insulin depending on the patient's blood sugar levels, a task that is conventionally taken care ...

WHO is launching a global scientific process to update the list of priority pathogens—agents that can cause outbreaks or pandemics—to guide global investment, research, and development (R&D), especially in vaccines, tests, and treatments. Starting with a meeting held last Friday, 18 November, WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over 25...

Publishing Nov. 14 in the journal Nature Microbiology, the research team provides new insights into the vexing process that makes HIV particularly stealthy, but could also play a role in other viral infections. "HIV has proven to be incurable because of a small number of latently HIV-infected T-cells that are untouched by both antiviral drugs and the immune response," s...

Due to the wider use of antiretroviral therapy, individuals with HIV are living longer, making them susceptible to cancer and other age-related diseases, explained Anna Coghill, Ph.D., MPH, a cancer researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center. "Unfortunately, clinical outcomes after a cancer diagnosis in patients with HIV infection are poorer compared to patients without HI...

The bandage is flexible and stretchy, but contains electronic components that can monitor the wound for signs of infection, including abnormal temperature, increased uric acid levels, and changes in pH. The bandage can transmit these data to a smartphone to alert a clinician, but cleverly it can also begin to administer treatment, including releasing antibiotics that are...

Already, some advances are making the often-dreaded finger pricks a thing of the past, while closed loop systems help automate insulin delivery and are termed by one expert as the “the self-driving car” of diabetes management. Admittedly, it can be difficult, even frustrating, to try and keep up with what’s new and which technology innovation may benefit which people, s...

So says Dr. Ole Schmeltz Søgaard, Professor of Translational Viral Research at Aarhus University, who is the senior author of an innovative study that has just been published in the journal Nature Medicine. "This study is one of the first to be carried out on human beings in which we have demonstrated a way to strengthen the body's own ability to fight HIV – even when t...

You might be familiar with some of the most common symptoms of diabetes, like increased thirst, urinating more often, increased appetite, and weight changes. However, some signs of diabetes are more subtle, and you might easily miss them. Here are some less obvious signs of diabetes you should know about. Slow Healing Wounds and Skin Changes If you notice that cuts or s...

Four or more cups of black, green, or oolong tea every day is linked to a 17% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Moderate consumption of black, green, or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight cou...

US-based healthcare system Centra and Lifepoint Behavioral Health have announced a joint venture partnership for the construction of a new inpatient behavioural health hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is a business unit of Lifepoint Health. The nearly 75,000ft2, 72-bed Centra Behavioral Health Hospital will offer services for individuals wit...

Myrtha E. Reyna, from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and colleagues developed and evaluated the use of a symptom-based screening tool to detect children at high risk for asthma at age 3 years, persistent wheeze symptoms at 5 years, and health care burden. The researchers found that CHART applied in the CHILD Study at 3 years of age outperformed physician ass...

Bigfoot Biomedical, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Bigfoot Unity System, a diabetes management technology for patients on multiple daily injection therapy. The system uses continuous glucose monitoring data and doctor recommendations to provide insulin dose recommendations, helping patients to avoid uncertainty. The company argues that type 2 d...

Innovation has been the name of the game for the diabetes technology sector in 2022. The FDA clearances that have followed are translating, in many cases, to big business. The year had a brisk start. Among the headlines, Insulet announced the FDA had cleared its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for people ages six years and older with type 1 diabetes. Omnipod...

A wireless “smart” bandage that combines advanced electronics with an engineered hydrogel shows promise in accelerating tissue repair by simultaneously monitoring the healing process and treating the wound. Researchers at Stanford University claim in a paper published in Nature Biotechnology on Nov. 24 that the device promotes faster closure of wounds, increases new bloo...

The study is being carried out by Cranfield University, the University of Cambridge, the commercial company Q-Flo and the National Health Service in England. It is funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK’s national academic body for the field. Professor Helen Atkinson, pro-vice-chancellor of aerospace, transport and manufacturing at Cranfield University, is ov...

Wuhan is back to work. W.E.O accepted the interview of DirectIndustry when they reopened its door in mid-February. The following report was written by Ms.Camille Rustici, the chief editor of DirectIndustry e-Magazine.

Today they are at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19 in Africa and maybe soon in the US too. This article was initially published in our sister publication DirectIndustry Magazine. The African continent seems to be doing much better than Europe or the United States in the fight against Covid-19. While Africa hosts 17% of the world’s population, it on...

Advantech, a leading provider of medical computing systems and services, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its AMiS product line – the AMiS-72 computerized medical cart with iPS-M420S power system. Designed to support a wide range of telehealth applications, AMiS-72 features a 21” panel PC powered by a 7th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor for high-perform...

Let’s get digital! Ok, we may not have supernatural psychic abilities, but we’re pretty sure you’re reading this article while sitting. The technological innovations of the last century have led to an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle (we only spend on average 3 hours a day on our feet) and a decrease in sport and other physical activities. This, combined with the food env...

Errors, as we know, transpire in every complex system that involves human beings, and healthcare is no exception. Human error is the third leading cause of death, making the healthcare industry one of the unsafest industries, worldwide. It’s a chilling reality. When intensive care patients need respiratory support for the underlying disease to heal, the risks for errors ...

Prof. Sergio Pillon, MD, a specialist in vascular medicine and eHealth presented MTX on Rai3 national ItalianTV report as an important medical device for monitoring COVID19 patients due to non-invasive blood gas data. He emphasizes the easiness of MTX thanks to the App to which the data is transferred