Mayo Clinic Laboratories is teaming up with Breath Diagnostics to develop new clinical diagnostic tests that use patient breath samples to identify individual biomarkers that can predict a spectrum of diseases. The first collaboration will focus on a diagnostic test that detects lung cancer using patients' exhaled breath. Benefits of BiomarkersBiomarkers are measurable substances that help in predicting the severity of a disease or infection. Examples of a biomarker include an individual's pulse
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Virginia Tech Launches Clinical Trial for Rehabilitating Infant Stroke Victims
Virginia Tech, today announced the launch of the nation's first multicenter pediatric stroke recovery trial for researchers and clinicians from 12 sites across the United States will evaluate an innovative therapeutic approach to help 8-month-old to 24-month-old infants. Named The clinical trial is funded by a five-year, $13.5 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health.
I-ACQUIRE Trial Overview
Strokes are
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India-based Netmeds Acquires Clinic Management Platform KiViHealth
Netmeds, a Chennai, India-based online pharmacy announced on Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire KiViHealth, an India-based clinic management platform in a cash and stock deal. As part of the agreement, Netmeds will invest $10 million (Rs 70 crore) in KiVi Health to integrate and grow the KiViHealth business segment. The acquisition will help Netmeds to transform into a complete healthcare product and service company.
Founded in 2015 by Bhanu Mahajan and Rajandeep Singh,
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Impact of Patient-Generated Health Data From A Cancer Perspective
Thanos Komidis, Co-Founder & CEO at Care AcrossPatient-generated health data (PGHD) contains entire datasets which, contrary to electronic health records (EHRs), are collected based on patient input. This data may be directly entered or provided by patients (e.g. via quality of life questionnaires) or may be generated indirectly (e.g. via wearable devices).Patient-Generated Health Data in A Shifting Healthcare ModelIn healthcare, the biggest focus has traditionally been mostly around EHR
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Technology Behind Innovative Screening for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 30 percent of the U.S. population has some degree of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common type of liver disease in the Western world. This can impact other factors of overall health, given the link between NAFLD and diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic risk factors.One of the key issues in NAFLD patients is the differentiation of NASH from simple steatosis and identification of advanced hepatic
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Why Robotic Surgery is the Future of Urology
The evolution from open surgeries to minimally invasive procedures is in large part due to the development of robotics. Robotic technology allows surgeons to provide more precise, efficient outcomes for their patients than the traditional approaches used in open surgeries. From the first robotic-assisted procedure in 1985 (neurosurgical biopsy) to the invention of the da Vinci Surgery System for general laparoscopic surgery in 2000, the advancement of robotic surgery has continued to skyrocket
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HLTH, Boston Children’s Partner to Explore Impact of Voice Technology in Healthcare
HLTH, a conference focused on health innovation, today announced a partnership with Boston Children's Hospital to explore the impact of voice technology in healthcare. As part of the partnership, HLTH will feature a Voice.HLTH track, a voice hackathon as part of HACK/HLTH and a showcase exploring the impact of voice technology in healthcare.The Voice Technology in Healthcare Initiative, born out of Boston Children's Hospital Innovation & Digital Health Accelerator, seeks to accelerate the
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Hackensack Meridian Health Expands $25M Healthcare Innovation Program to all Network Hospitals
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most integrated health network is expanding their healthcare innovation program, Bear’s Den, to all hospitals to encourage the network’s 34,000 team members to bring forth their best ideas to transform care delivery and enhance patient satisfaction.
Bear's Den Overview
Launched in 2017, Bear’s Den features a panel of experts, including CEO Robert C. Garrett, leading physicians, key network executives, venture capitalists,
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OptiScan Biomedical Nabs $20M for FDA-Cleared Continuous Glucose Bedside Monitor for ICU
OptiScan Biomedical, a developer of an innovative continuous monitoring system for use in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) has raised $20 million in Series E funding. The company plans to use the funding to support the commercialization of the company’s lead product, the OptiScanner 5000, in the United States. OptiScan will also use a portion of the funding to continue the expansion of the company’s OptiScanner platform to monitor additional analytes of interest for critically ill
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Stanford Opens Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford University announced it is opening the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) with the mission to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, education, policy, and practice to improve the human condition. The institute will work closely with companies across sectors, including technology, financial services, health care, and manufacturing, to create a community of advocates and partners at the highest level.
Formally launched at a symposium
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