clinical medical Articles
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A Survey of Environmental Safety Issues at 20 Medical Clinics
In the study described in this article, the authors performed safety walk-throughs or inspections for 20 clinics located both inside a major medical center clinic (onsite) and away from the main clinic site (offsite). A checklist was used to evaluate compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The results obtained at onsite clinics were compared with the ...
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USA Today: Images of darker skin are absent from medical texts. Dermatologists are changing that
Nada Elbuluk, MD, MSc, FAAD, speaks to USA Today highlighting the importance of diversity in medical education, as well as Project IMPACT’s and VisualDx’s role in improving health equity. Dr. Nada Elbuluk is a board-certified dermatologist, the director of clinical impact at VisualDx, and founder of Project IMPACT. The highlights: Darker skin is underrepresented in medical ...
By VisualDx
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Forms of technology and effectiveness of infertility clinics
The form of technology adopted by a clinic (long-linked vs. intensive technology) was examined here as a contingency factor in assessing the effectiveness of two infertility clinics. Each clinic used a different medical technique for treatment, reflecting a different form of technology. The relationships of technology forms with clinic effectiveness were explored using a case-study approach. It ...
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Kato-Katz analysis technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH)
In last October’s newsletter, Sterlitech announced the availability of kits for performing the Kato-Katz analysis technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) in field-based applications, signifying the first time that these kits were available from a source in the United States. Prior to this, the efforts of research groups and health organizations could be hampered by limited ...
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AstaPure® EyeQ: Natural astaxanthin for Eyes and brain - Download the eBook!
Inspired by the superb vision and natural mechanism of the eagle's eye, Algatechnologies introduces AstaPure® EyeQ. a clinically supported, microencapsulated, cold water-soluble 2% natural astaxanthin powder. AstaPure® EyeQ is a highly pure extract derived from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgaer a species of microalgae known to be the richest source of natural astaxanthin. As a ...
By Algatech
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Universal Diagnostics Initiates Observational Study in the US to Evaluate Cell Free DNA Blood Test for Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer
SEVILLE, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Diagnostics (UDX), an in-vitro diagnostics company developing minimally-invasive, blood-based solutions for detecting cancer early, announced today that it has started a prospective, multi-center observational study in the US for its investigational advanced adenoma (precursor lesions) and colorectal cancer (CRC) detection blood test. UDX is performing ...
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Impact of Healthcare Industry in India
The Healthcare industry is one of India’s rapidly growing and largest sectors contributing approximately 60% of the industry’s total revenue. A wide range of employability and startup innovations associated with the revenue developed to drive the industry. It comprises of hospitals, medical devices, telemedicine, clinical trials, medical equipment, integration of health insurance and ...
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Bardy Diagnostics Carnation Ambulatory Monitor Patch decreases both time to diagnosis and readmissions in Emergency Department patients with possible arrhythmia concerns in Clinical Study from Overlake Medical Center
BELLEVUE, WA — July 29, 2021– A recent clinical study from Overlake Medical Center utilizing the Bardy Diagnostics Carnation Ambulatory Monitor (CAM) patch was presented at the 2021 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Conference. The abstract, “Accelerating Proper Evaluation of Emergency Department Patients for Arrhythmia Concerns with Discharge Use of ECG Patch Monitors,” authored ...
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Evolutionary, Medical, and Clinical Applications of Whole Exome Sequencing
As we all know, proteins play important roles in human bodies since all physiologic events are related to the structural or mechanical functions of certain proteins. Studying the synthesis process of proteins is a way to study the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of certain diseases. The human genome contains approximately 3 billion base pairs of DNA. Among them, only about 30 ...
By CD Genomics
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ODS Medical joins forces with two American Giants
ODS Medical will undertake within a few weeks the first official clinical trial which will allow it to test its surgical probe, a tool capable of discerning, in real time, cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in brain operated patients. But before arriving there, she chose to surround herself well. The company has just signed an agreement with an American medical equipment manufacturer whose ...
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What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?
While heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure can sometimes be related, they’re actually three very different types of cardiac emergencies. Cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure — three terms that are familiar to most people, but often get confused with one another. While there can be some overlap between them in terms of cause and effect, they are actually three ...
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New DVT device completes first-in-human trial (Venous News)
The first-in-human case using the new deep vein thrombosis (DVT) device Vetex thrombectomy catheter (Vetex Medical) has recently been completed in a multicentre study. The device has the potential to reduce hospital stays and costs associated with DVT treatment, a press release announces. According to Vetex Medical, the Vetex thrombectomy catheter is the first device to combine rotational and ...
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Your Invitation to the Open Marriage of FHIR, BPM+ Health and Medical Algorithms
While open relationships can be problematic, combining the open standards FHIR and BPM+ Health with Medical Algorithms is a match made in heaven. This combination has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. To see why this statement is true, let’s first introduce the participants. ...
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EpiFinder Takes a 5,504-Mile Road Trip to Share Its Mission
In late November, EpiFinder Co-Founder Neel Mehta and Creative Officer Kristi Kietzmann left Arizona for a cross-country road trip. The journey from Arizona to Washington D.C. covered 5,504 miles over 22 days. At Washington D.C., CEO Robert Yao and other team members joined them for the 71s American Epilepsy Society (AES) conference. There, the team held 3 days of exhibits and presented. Why ...
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Set Up Your Clinical Trial For Success During The Holidays
The Holiday season often brings mixed feelings for many. While it can be a time of relaxation with friends and family for some, for others, preparing for this time means ensuring business continuity despite a typical slow down. This can be a source of undue stress if it is not suitably planned for. ...
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Philips to further expand its image-guided therapy devices portfolio through acquisition of Vesper Medical
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vesper Medical Inc., a US-based medical technology company that develops minimally-invasive peripheral vascular devices. Vesper Medical will further expand Philips’ portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic devices ...
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What are Cannabinoids?
The term “cannabinoids” originally described bioactive constituents of the plant Cannabis sativa, a plant that can grow wild in mild, tropical climates around the world. For centuries, the cannabis ingredients were used traditionally for their medicinal purpose but also for their recreational properties; however, only since the 1940s have cannabinoids been purified from cannabis ...
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Taking Medical Coding to the next level with AI and Machine Learning
Accuracy in medical coding is a vital aspect in aiding clinical trial operation success. It has presented an excellent opportunity for medical coders, working hand-in-hand with AI-enhanced computer-assisted coding systems, to quickly identify and validate the correct codes. Using natural language processing (NLP) and advanced Machine Learning algorithms, AI is transforming medical coding by ...
By Clinion
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Detailed Introduction to Clinical Significance of Amylase
As a kind of enzymes for diagnostic use. Serum amylase (AMS) is the main type of amylase in serum. It belongs to glycoside chain hydrolase, which is mainly derived from the pancreas. In addition, there are also a small amount of secretion in the proximal duodenum, lung, uterus, and breast during lactation. Amylase plays an important role in the digestion of polysaccharide compounds in food. The ...
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Q&A with Prof. Graham Vesey PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Director at Regeneus
Q. Tell us about your role as Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneus? A. My role at Regeneus from the beginning has been to invent and develop Regeneus’ intellectual property (IP). With over 30 years’ experience as a scientific researcher spanning fields of regenerative medicine and microbiology, I have always been focused on developing and licencing technologies to solve problems. ...
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