However, the measurement of central blood pressure is generally not done during routine exams as it requires a state-of-the-art clinical method that is invasive and involves a catheter inserted into a blood vessel in the patient’s arm, groin or neck and guided to the heart. While a non-invasive method exists, it is unable to consistently produce accurate readings. The no...
Similar to the technology developed for diagnosing COVID-19, GoMeyra now helps laboratories automate and streamline testing for a broader range of medical conditions. Using digital scanning to process test samples rather than manually inputting data, GoMeyra LIMS monitors and records the journey of a sample from its receipt at a laboratory through the end of its life cyc...
The cutting-edge Cellaca PLX system, designed by the company’s Nexcelom unit, combines best-in-class image cytometer hardware, software, validated consumables and trackable data reporting all in one system without requiring complex calibration procedures or intense training requirements. To further streamline the customer experience, optimized reagent kits with validated...
The CARESTREAM DRX-LC X-ray detector captures long-bone and spine images with a single exposure, (rather than the traditional multi-shot approach) making it well-suited for pediatric imaging and long-bone and spine images of people with limited mobility. “Hospitals and clinics are looking for a better way to conduct long-length imaging exams that allow for lower dose, q...
The Dotplot aims to help women self-check at home and track any changes they may find on an app. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK but many women do not carry out regular self-examinations. Medical professionals have welcomed the invention but warn it is no substitute for going to the doctor. Users build a personalised map of thei...
For the first time at RSNA, attendees will get to experience the following new medical innovations from Fujifilm: . Digital Radiography with Fujifilm’s new FDR D-EVO III G80i, the world’s lightest* long length detector with Fujifilm’s patented ISS and Hydro AG antibacterial coating. The detector is ideal for pediatric departments and hospitals that perform scoliosis, sp...
December 13, 2022 — RamSoft Inc., a leader in cloud-based imaging workflow solutions, has created the world's first Imaging EMR (electronic medical record), OmegaAI. This innovation is poised to transform how doctors and patients access/share medical images and enables patients to drive the entire imaging journey from their smartphone. OmegaAI is a cloud-native, serve...
The socks contain pressure sensors that alert caregivers when a patient is attempting to stand up. This can include situations such as a patient getting out of bed to go to the toilet. The socks can wirelessly communicate with the system, which then alerts the caregivers that are closest to the patient, so that they can arrive and provide assistance as soon as possible. ...
The aim of the Rayplicker Cobra is to offer an objective, reliable and reproducible colour analysis of teeth based on spectrophotometry, a technology that has been validated and approved by the scientific community. The tooth shade is analysed according to coordinates L*a*b* or L*C*h. It is also indicated under different shade mappings: overall shade, three parts, nine p...
With the Ceramill Direct Restoration Solution (DRS) and the AG.Live platform, Amann Girrbach offers dental practices and laboratories easy and safe access to digital dentistry. Validated materials and processes combined with digital communication enable high-quality restorations in the shortest possible time. With the new Ceramill DRS Production Kit+ machine and software...
Based on decades of experience in providing solutions for optical and radiographic imaging, specialised ultrasonic treatment equipment, pharmaceuticals and specialised dental consumables, ACTEON understands the challenges faced by clinicians in their daily work. Clinicians demand smart, intuitive devices that are easy to operate and seamlessly integrate with the other te...
The XP-endo Rise Shaper has a redesigned tip that increases predictability and control. According to bench test data from FKG Dentaire, the instrument adapts to the canal’s natural anatomy—just like the current XP-endo Shaper—and offers superior resistance to cyclic fatigue and superior flexibility compared with other rotary files. In addition, it offers up to 98.9% debr...
The Ohio State team fabricated a “smart necklace” – complete with a functional clasp and pendant – which, once placed around their necks, was used to monitor the glucose level of study participants as they exercised. Instead of a battery, it works using a resonance circuit, which reflects radio frequency signals sent out by an external reader system. After engaging in i...
This is the motivation behind this latest technology, an at-home digital spirometer, created by a medical startup called Aluna. The device is easy to use, requiring the patient to blow into it daily, and the company envisages the technology as similar to the blood-glucose tests used by patients with diabetes to keep track of their condition. To increase patient complian...
At present, diagnosing sleep disorders is an arduous and expensive business, requiring patients to attend a specialized sleep clinic and wear bulky and uncomfortable equipment, all while attempting to sleep in a strange environment. Part of the problem is that many technologies used for sleep monitoring require patients to be tethered to stationary equipment with wires....
For some patients, particularly children, a fear of needles or uncomfortable and painful procedures can make such experiences especially challenging, and may mean that they attempt to avoid treatment altogether. Finding ways to calm and reassure such patients is important in reducing their distress and enabling them to undergo necessary treatment. The robot has inflatabl...
The core of the groundbreaking PET/CT, uEXPLORER, is the integrated light-guide digital detectors that consist of silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) and fine 2.76 mm lutetium-yttrium oxyorthosilicate (LYSO) crystals, with over 564,480 crystal elements. This provides exceptional image quality, with 2.9 mm NEMA resolution to improve quantitative accuracy and small lesion det...
October 18, 2022 — Spectrum Dynamics announced its newest development in digital nuclear medicine imaging: the capability to image high energy isotopes using solid-state detector technology in a 3600-CZT based, wide-bore SPECT/CT configuration. This functionality is available in the new VERITON-CT 400 Series Digital SPECT/CT scanners, enabling total body, brain, heart a...
October 17, 2022 — At the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Annual Meeting, GE Healthcare proudly introduces Omni Legendi, the first system on its all-new, all-digital PET/CT platform. This cutting-edge system features a brand-new category of digital BGO (dBGO) detector material with a small crystal size that delivers more than two times the sensitivity of...
Heart failure (HF) patients and patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction (low LVEF) of 35% or below are at elevated risk of SCA while waiting for their condition to improve or until eligible for subsequent therapy. Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators (WCDs) are non-invasive, monitor around the clock, and can protect patients who are at known risk for SCA Th...
Point Robotics MedTech Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its minimally invasive surgical robot, POINT Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgical System. An integrated surgical system including both image-guided navigation and hand-held drilling features, the Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgical System streamlin...
When multiple venous access attempts are required, it is associated with increased patient morbidity, as well as increased utilization of staff and medical supplies. Clinicians often use vein visualization (also known as vein illumination) uses Near-infrared (NIR) imaging for detecting veins. Now, an innovative vein visualization device allows clinicians to accurately vi...
Few options exist to get patients back on their feet or to slow joint degradation without major surgery that permanently alters the anatomy of the knee. Now, the results of a clinical trial show that an implantable device can not only make daily activities more comfortable, but delay the need for a knee replacement. The new implantable device that works as a shock absor...
Gamification is becoming ever more popular in rehabilitation. Yet it’s not easy to design games that increase motivation and engagement. Fabienne Erben is a student at the Munich University of Applied Sciences who accepted the challenge and homed in on a difficult target group: children. As part of the KORA project, which is short for "Kostengünstige aktive Orthese zur R...
The technology uses the camera and flash of the phone to take the measurement, and the system is so easy to use that it may be well suited for at-home use. A person presses their finger over the camera, which gets illuminated by the flash, and the camera measures how much light from the flash the finger absorbs, which a deep-learning algorithm can then correlate with blo...
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus announced today the FDA 510(k) clearance of its Airway Mobilescopes, the MAF-TM2, MAF-GM2, and MAF-DM2, enabling providers to perform a variety of upper and lower airway management procedures. Anesthesiologists, pulmonologists and providers of critical care and intensive care will appreciate the anytime/anywhere be...
NEW YORK & SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3DBio Therapeutics (3DBio), a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company, and the Microtia-Congenital Ear Deformity Institute announced they have conducted a human ear reconstruction using the AuriNovo™ implant, an investigational, patient-matched, 3D-bioprinted living tissue ear implant. The groundbreaking reconstructive proced...
Multitasking scientists are set to benefit from a new laboratory product which combines ease of use and unique design – the Starlab Minicentrifuge. Designed with one-handed operation in mind, the new device follows on from the Mini Fuge Plus and once again, user-friendliness is central to its design. The Hamburg-based lab products manufacturer, which has a base in Milt...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted QT Imaging, Inc. 510(K) clearance to calculate the fibroglandular volume (FGV) of the breast and the ratio of FGV to total breast volume (TGV). This ratio can contribute to an assessment of risk for breast cancer and changes in this ratio can be used to measure the efficacy of medication used to treat or prevent bre...
Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound business, introduces the V7; a cutting-edge ultrasound system that provides a wide range of clinical applications that enhance both the patient and user experience. The V7 recently received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for commercial use. “There is...
First bioreactor with lid stand HABITAT is the first laboratory bioreactor with a stand. The lid never has to be put down. The motor is hooked onto the side of the stand and the sensors are safely stowed away. All this ensures ergonomic working, a tidy laboratory and faster emptying. New mixing mode IKA’s engineers have developed a new mixing mode especially for HABITAT...
Osmind has expanded the care options for mental health clinicians with the launch of integrated Zoom Virtual Visits feature in its technology platform. These clinicians, treating people with moderate to severe mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, are facing increased demands. The new Osmind feature helps them to expand care in v...
“Finally, we can share the NeoScan 1000 with the full dental community. The positive feedback from our users has been exceptional. While I knew it was good, the feedback has confirmed it is even better. This intra-oral scanner will make it possible for more dental professionals to afford to do digital impressions, saving many patients from the trauma of a traditional imp...
Providing a well-balanced feeling without unnecessary weight, the endodontic motor is ergonomically well adapted. A neat contra-angle head that can rotate 360° provides better and easier access within the mouth, whereas its narrow neck and small head provide perfect visibility. When paired with Sendoline’s S5 Rotary System, the Sendoline Endo Motor has pre-set programme...
The DWX-53DC represents the next generation of DWX Series milling solutions, incorporating innovative productivity, efficiency, and convenience features that put this state-of-the-art digital device in a class of its own. The 5-axis DWX-53DC boasts an enhanced Automatic 6-Disc Changer with 50 percent faster exchange as well as a 15-station Automatic Tool Changer, allowi...
Medical AI company VUNO has received the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's clearance for its personal ECG device. Called Hativ Pro, the portable medical device simply measures a user's heart rate and sends this data through a connected mobile phone app. WHY IT MATTERS VUNO has been offering a range of medical AI solutions for doctors and health faciliti...
