Medical Software Articles
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Surgical Video Data Privacy, Misconceptions & the Benefits of PSO
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using video technology in surgical procedures to enhance precision, communication, and training. While the benefits of video in surgery are many, there are also concerns regarding the legal risks that may arise from its use. Medical professionals fear that video footage of a surgery could potentially be used against them in legal proceedings, ...
By Caresyntax
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How Health Apps and Devices are Changing the Way We Manage our Health
There has been a recent shift in how we approach health and well-being. We now have more control over our health and fitness thanks in large part to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) apps and equipment. Health applications and technologies are transforming how we manage our health, from tracking our everyday activities to monitoring our vitals and chronic illnesses. Health apps and devices are ...
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Redefining Healthcare Benefits with Digital Health - Case Study
Rising Medical Spend A large software technology firm saw an annual upward trend of medical spend for back and joint pain. Many of their tech employees spend most of their time working on computers—which can lead to chronic back and joint pain. As a technology innovator, the company redefined their healthcare benefits with digital health to provide more effective treatment than traditional ...
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Global Partnership to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Breast Cancer
Femtech World featured our partnership with PathPresenter to distribute the 4D Q-plasia OncoReader Breast within PathPresenter’s ClinPx Clinical Workflow Platform in their magazine. The primary purpose of integrating 4D Path’s proprietary algorithms within the PathPresenter ClinPx platform is to potentially improve the throughput, reliability, and quality of consultations ...
By 4D Path Inc.
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The Power of Digital Pathology: Why Labs Everywhere Should Make the Switch
Pathology as it is practiced today in labs around the world is not all that different from the pathology of the 19th century. The microscope has changed relatively little since then, and Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stained slides remain the bread and butter of the pathologist. Yet it is not for lack of technological development; in recent years, digital pathology whole slide scanners, digital ...
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Applications of Metagenomics in Biotechnology and Health Care
Microbes are present almost everywhere. They play a vital role in cycling carbon, release important compounds, and may be associated with infectious diseases. Metagenomics is the culture-independent genomic research of microbial communities. Metagenomics presents a powerful tool to study prokaryotes and viruses in the environment via the analysis of their DNA obtained directly from environmental ...
By CD Genomics
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Teleradiology in Covid-19
The start of coronavirus pandemic pushed limits of healthcare systems all over the world by causing thousands of deaths and the requirement of a huge quantity of healthcare resources. When WHO declared COVID19 as a pandemic, the whole world came to standstill. Half of the world population is confined to their home except for essential services. In the year 2016, when GOI announced ...
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Movember Together: How Paige, University of Oxford, and Prostate Cancer UK Are Working to Change the Prostate Cancer Experience
Movember is an annual initiative where men from around the globe grow mustaches to raise awareness for men’s health causes, including mental health and suicide prevention, testicular cancer, and prostate cancer. Through events, fundraising, and using mustaches as a light-hearted starting point for important conversations, the movement supports men in taking charge of their health to live ...
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How eCOA Improves Patient Experience and Data Quality
With the rising demand for improving patient safety in clinical trials, the adoption of patient-centric solutions is considered the best route to enhance data accuracy and experience automated workflows. This is where eCOA comes into play. In this blog post, we will find out how electronic clinical outcome assessments are helping the clinical trials industry handle the ever-growing list of ...
By Clinion
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Validation of a digital pathology WSI viewer - Case Study
This study presents a validation of the digital pathology system to assess the feasibility of remote slide review and evaluate the performance and usability of whole slide scanners and viewers. Pathologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a world leading cancer center, reviewed digitized whole-slide images, followed by a review of the same case on traditional glass ...
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Use Of Oxygen Concentrator Is Changing With Time
The world concept is quite simple people move with the best things and avoid the old things. Therefore, this is happening the same with the oxygen-related old cylinder usage. In other words, refilling and keep worrying about emptiness is a big issue in the past which has changed now. However, currently, people have their own machines to do all those things in ...
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SmartTab Completes Gastric Environment Validation Study for InjectTab™ Platform
What if you were able to simply take a pill to receive the medication you’re used to receiving through a shot, like insulin? As a leading innovator and disruptive drug delivery company, SmartTab is driving the future of drug delivery to places people would have never expected it to go and injections with a conventional syringe and needle will soon be a thing of the past. SmartTab's ...
By SmartTab
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Learning How Meditation Helps the Brain
Meditation is often thought of as an avenue to clarity and self-awareness, but it may also be an avenue to better brain health. Emerging research suggests meditation may have significant benefits to brain health, ranging from improved mental and behavioral health to enhanced cognitive function. In this article, we will break down how meditation helps the brain and provide helpful tips for ...
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Familiar but Mysterious: Understanding Software as a Medical Device
As technology continues to advance software has become an important part of most products. It has become integrated widely into medical platforms. In 2019, the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) market was estimated at about $18.4 million, and it is projected to reach $86 million by 2027 at an annual growth rate of 21.9%. As one of the fastest growing sectors in healthcare, we explore when ...
By BioT Medical
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Breakdown of How Sugar Impacts The Brain and Cognitive Function
It is no secret that glucose, a form of sugar, is the main source of energy for every cell in our bodies, including our brain cells. Because the brain is packed with neurons, it uses more energy than any other organ in the body. Our brains reward us for consuming sugar. Whether you are eating a delicious meal, sharing a kiss with someone you love, or enjoying a sugary treat, the mesolimbic ...
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How to Measure Cognitive Decline In Older Patients
Primary care practitioners are often the first to address a patient’s or family’s concerns about memory loss or the possibility of dementia. Detecting cognitive decline as early as possible is fundamental to a patient’s ability to receive earlier access to treatments and therapies, and, consequently, more effective treatment and improved health outcomes. There are several ...
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How can breath-training help you sleep better?
Most of us have experienced those frustrating nights, endlessly tossing and turning, unable to nod off. The goal of a good, restful night’s sleep can seem very distant. So often we bring all our daytime stress and anxieties into bed with us. Clearly, anything that can help us unwind, de-stress and get more of that precious shuteye would be a boon. The ancient traditions and practices of ...
By Airofit A/S
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The Link Between Smoking and Cognitive Decline
By now, you are likely aware of many of the well-established risks associated with smoking cigarettes, such as cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. But did you know that research has discovered a link between smoking and cognitive decline? This research emphasizes the importance of identifying and controlling modifiable risk ...
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How 4D Path and PathPresenter aim to further AI-enabled digital pathology for breast tumor profiling
The digital pathology software company PathPresenter (Montville, New Jersey) and the precision oncology platform firm 4D Path have entered into a partnership that could improve the diagnostic accuracy of breast tumor profiling. PathPresenter has developed a digital workflow tool for clinicians, pathologists and pharma companies to aggregate medical data. ...
By 4D Path Inc.
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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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