Medical Diagnostics Articles
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Algae toxins linked to brain diseases found in Florida
An innovative field study in Southwest Florida has identified several neurotoxins in the state’s air and water. The three forms of BMAA – beta-Methylamino-L-alanine – are associated with brain diseases. The study conducted by Calusa Waterkeeper volunteers and analysed by Wyoming’s Brain Chemistry Labs identified two forms of BMAA in every sample from 945 completed over ...
By LG Sonic
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Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters Intended for Hypoxemic Pediatric Patients - Case study
OBJECTIVES: Prior studies have shown inaccuracies in pulse oximetry readings at saturations less than 85%; however, no large studies have evaluated new sensors marketed for these low saturations. This study's purpose was to evaluate two sensors with claims of improved accuracy in children with saturations less than 85%. DESIGN: Prospective observational study. SETTING: Single institution; ...
By Masimo Corp
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Luminex Multiplex Assay
Principle of Luminex Multiplex Assay Luminex xMAP technology uses polystyrene microspheres of 5.6 microns in diameter dyed with different ratios of two red-sorting fluorescent dyes to obtain up to 100 fluorescent coded microspheres. Antibody molecules or gene probes for different test items are covalently cross-linked to specific coded microspheres, each of which corresponds to a specific test ...
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Mitochondrial Proteomics
Mitochondria are important organelles of eukaryotic cells and play a key role in the regulation of cellular energy metabolism, biosynthesis and cell death (including apoptosis and programmed cell necrosis). In addition, mitochondria are involved in important physiological processes such as tricarboxylic acid cycle, fatty acid and amino acid oxidation, and regulation of calcium ion homeostasis. ...
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Temporal quantification of oxygen saturation ranges: an effort to reduce hyperoxia in the neonatal intensive care unit - Case study
Objective: To reduce exposure to hyperoxia and its associated morbidities in preterm neonates. Study design: A multidisciplinary group was established to evaluate oxygen exposure in our neonatal intensive care unit. Infants were assigned target saturation ranges and signal extraction technology implemented to temporally quantify achievement of these ranges. The outcomes bronchopulmonary ...
By Masimo Corp
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Pulse Oximetry with Clinical Assessment to Screen for Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates in China: A Prospective Study - Case study
Background Several pioneering studies have provided evidence for the introduction of universal pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart disease. I lowever, whether the benefits of screening reported in studies from high-income countries would translate with similar success to low-income countries is unknown. We assessed the feasibility and reliability of pulse oximetry plus clinical ...
By Masimo Corp
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Research Shows a Link Between Loneliness and Dementia
Humans are inherently social beings who thrive on making and maintaining social relationships. Connecting with and supporting one another forms deep bonds that make us feel seen, valued, and like we belong. These social interactions are not only important for our emotional well-being but also for our physical well-being-maybe even more so than originally thought. Loneliness, an increasingly ...
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OneThree’s Workflow for Identifying Synergistic Drug Combinations - Case study
Background OneThree Biotech was born out of the largest precision medicine institute in America with the purpose of decreasing the failure rate of bringing therapeutics to market using biology driven artificial intelligence. Our technology was builtin a lab setting; allowing us to engineer our methodologies around real-world results. While working with major biotech and pharma partners; ...
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OneThree`s Workflow for Predicting Drug Toxicity - Case study
Background OneThree Biotech was born out of the largest precision medicine institute in America with the purpose of decreasing the failure rate of bringing therapeutics to market using biology driven artificial intelligence. Our technology was builtin a lab setting; allowing us to engineer our methodologies around real-world results. While working with major biotech and pharma partners; ...
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OneThree`s Workflow for Target and Compound Discovery - Case study
Background OneThree Biotech was born out of the largest precision medicine institute in America with the purpose of decreasing the failure rate of bringing therapeutics to market using biology driven artificial intelligence. Our technology was builtin a lab setting; allowing us to engineer our methodologies around real-world results. While working with major biotech and pharma partners; ...
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The Benefits of Decentralized Clinical Trials for Neurology
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the implementation of decentralized clinical trials in neurology, bringing the immense benefits of clinical trials to light. This industry-wide push towards trial decentralization has emerged as a key element for improving clinical trial efficiency and improving the experience for patients and physicians. By utilizing digital technologies, such as wearables, ...
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Can We Predict Treatment Success in tVNS?
Predicting Treatment Success Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has recently emerged as a promising treatment for depression and an effective mood enhancer, showing benefits over similar treatments including traditional vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) which is invasive and costly. tVNS targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve and works by applying a small electrical stimulation ...
By Parasym Ltd.
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Virtual Triage: Do more questions lead to better patient outcomes?
One of the common misconceptions related to virtual triage / symptom checker tools is that the more questions the system asks, the more accurate the list of possible conditions / triage level recommendations will be and so, overall, the conclusion is that it is more thorough and, therefore, a better tool. If you are looking to provide your patients with a symptom checker/triage tool or are a ...
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Diagnostic Radiology Consultants - Chattanooga - TN- Case Study
CAD PRO® Advantage Digitizer Provides Mammography Workflow Solution for Innovative Radiology Practice. For more than 50 years, Diagnostic Radiology Consultants (DRC) has pioneered imaging services in the tri-state area of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The innovative group, including 11 radiologists at 12 sites, often is the first to offer emerging technologies that positively impact ...
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Vidar Digitizers Support World Health Organization Childhood Pneumonia - Case Study
In many developing countries throughout the world, infant and child mortality rates are disturbingly high, and acute respiratory infections— in particular pneumonia—are a leading cause of death. As a result, preventing pneumonia is a priority, and the World Health Organization (WHO) and other healthcare institutions are studying a number of vaccines designed to protect against the ...
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UbiBot Products Support Intelligent Hospital and Clinic Operation
Temperature as well as relative humidity can affect the airborne survival of viruses, bacteria and even fungi. As such, environmental control in hospitals is important because disease transmission from the aerosol or airborne infection is possible. Environmental exposure is a common hazard for organisms and throughout this can pass on from one host to another. Factors such as temperature, ...
By UbiBot
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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center - Case study
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, located in midtown Detroit, is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in metro Detroit and one of just 51 centers of its kind in the United States. The comprehensive cancer center designation means patients can access treatments exclusive to Karmanos, as well as clinical trials, cancer prevention programs, and ...
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The Medical University of South Carolina - Case study
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health science center. Its purpose is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through the vision to lead health innovation for the lives it touches. Ludivine Renaud has a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology from the College of Charleston, a Master’s degree in environmental ...
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Applications Testing Parts & Components used in Medical Devices - Case Study
Metal samples are extracted in solvent and measured on Sitelab's analyzers. The UVF-3100 and TD-500D display the concentration of oil in ppm units. Test results can be converted to mg/sq-meter if the surface area is known, which is often required for certain applications. ...
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Vitamins: Types and Their Functions
Vitamin A: Helps body growth and tissue repair, helps with eye health, fights bacteria to avoid infection, protects epithelial tissue health, and promotes bone and tooth development. Vitamin B1: Promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates, maintains a healthy nervous system, stabilizes appetite, stimulates growth and maintains good muscle condition. Vitamin B2: Promotes the metabolism of ...
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