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Atmo Biosciences awarded Australian Government grant to automate and scale-up manufacturing of ingestible gas-sensing capsule
Atmo Biosciences has been awarded an Australian Government Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF) grant to support manufacturing automation and scale-up for the Atmo Gas-Sensing Capsule. The Round 2 MMF grants, part of the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy, are for small-medium sized businesses to transform manufacturing and to support job growth and develop a more skilled ...
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AioCare system could be successfully applied in primary healthcare Centers.
The role of spirometry in diagnosing and monitoring chronic obstructive airway diseases is crucial. According to WHO, the demonstration of irreversible airway obstruction is essential for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is the third leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that up to 67–81% of patients with COPD remain undiagnosed. Mobile phone-linked ...
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Better air quality means better lung function.
Ambient air pollution has many detrimental health effects, causing about seven million premature deaths annually worldwide. Children are particularly susceptible to the effects of ambient air pollution because their respiratory systems are immature. The air quality in Zabrze, a city located in the Upper Silesian Industrial Region of Poland, is among the worst in Europe. In cooperation with Polish ...
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Neurescue`s Breakthrough Intelligent Balloon Catheter FDA 510(k) Cleared for Hemorrhage Control and IDE Approved for Cardiac Arrest
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neurescue, a medical device company developing innovative cardiovascular solutions to improve the outcomes for emergency patients, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to market the company’s NEURESCUE® device for temporary occlusion of large vessels, including patients requiring emergency ...
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Corify Care participated in the CEI Satellite Meeting CinC 2020: Challenges in the Daily Application of ECGI
Last 18th of September, Corify Care CEO and co-founder, Dr. Andreu Climent participated in the CEI Satellite Meeting CinC 2020: ECGI Past, Present, and Future: from Engineering to Clinical Application organised by the Consortium for ECG Imaging. The objective was to discuss engineering hurdles for ECGI being incorporated into clinical practice and are partnering with industry leaders to ...
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Empatica partnering with U.S. Army MRDC to deploy COVID-19 early detection wearable
BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Empatica has been selected by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to deploy a wearable and algorithm that enable the early and pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19. The project's focus is on protecting the health of the general population by preventing outbreaks via early detection and alerting. Empatica's Aura algorithm gives a ...
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Onapristone Extended Release: Safety Evaluation from Phase I–II Studies with an Emphasis on Hepatotoxicity
Introduction Anliprogestins have demonstrated promising activity against breast and gynecological cancers, but liver-related safety concerns limited the advancement of this therapeutic class. Onapristone is a full progesterone receptor antagonist originally developed as an oral contraceptive and later evaluated in phase II studies for metastatic breast cancer. Because of liver enzyme elevations ...
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Empatica and BARDA Join Forces to Validate Wearable System That Detects COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear
BOSTON, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital healthcare company Empatica announces a pioneering new partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority ("BARDA"), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to validate an early warning system for COVID-19 and other respiratory ...
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Northern Arizona, Verde Valley MC Highlights VeraForm; Importance Marking Breast Surgical Site
As a patient facing breast cancer surgery, you should know that precise "marking" of your cancer surgical site is an important part of your treatment. A marker is a device inserted at the surgical site. Precision in marking helps make sure you retain as much normal breast tissue as possible with the surgery. This ultimately leads to best overall post-surgical care by your wellness team. A new ...
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Zeneo® Adrenaline: A New Innovative Formulation
Anaphylactic shock is an absolute medical emergency. When anaphylactic shock is suspected, emergency services must be called and emergency first aid administered immediately. The only first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock is injectable adrenaline1. In the USA: 1.6% to 5.1% of the population has experienced anaphylactic shock, 1% of hospitalizations are caused by it, 0.1% of patients ...
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ALung Announces Commercial Development of its Breakthrough Next Generation Artificial Lung
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)– April 4, 2020 – ALung Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of low-flow extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) technologies for treating patients with acute respiratory failure, announced the recent initiation of commercial development of its next generation artificial lung, which expands the Company’s focus on highly efficient gas ...
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PhotoniCare Announces FDA Clearance for First-In-Class Technology for Imaging the Ear
Champaign, Ill. – Jan. 6, 2020 – PhotoniCare, Inc., a company dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare by providing healthcare providers with better diagnostic tools, today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its TOMi™ Scope [OtoSight Middle Ear Scope] for non-invasive imaging of the middle ear. Using optical coherence ...
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Empatica Announces EmbracePlus: NASA Medical Quality in a Down-to-Earth Smart Watch
BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 19th, 2019, Empatica is announcing EmbracePlus, their new smart watch built in partnership with TRISH, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health. NASA's Human Research Program partners with external entities to develop new approaches that can help reduce the risk to humans on long exploration missions. One such entity is TRISH, who ...
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AARP Names Its Innovator in Aging Prize Winner
En español | A wristband that helps you cool off or warm up quickly, offering relief from hot flashes or increasing your comfort, won AARP’s Innovator in Aging prize Tuesday morning. AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins presented the award to the company, Embr Labs, for its Wave device during a live segment on Good Morning America. The advocacy group for older adults increasingly is looking to ...
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AARP Names Its Innovator in Aging Prize Winner
En español | A wristband that helps you cool off or warm up quickly, offering relief from hot flashes or increasing your comfort, won AARP’s Innovator in Aging prize Tuesday morning. AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins presented the award to the company, Embr Labs, for its Wave device during a live segment on Good Morning America. The advocacy group for older adults increasingly is looking to ...
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New device offers a mouthful of data for chronic diseases
Aidar Health, formerly known as Multisensor Diagnostics, has developed a portable hand-held device that allows patients to measure and track vital signs in a matter of seconds. Roughly the size of an iPhone, MouthLab consists of a hand unit and a mouthpiece that fits between the teeth and lips. The mouthpiece uses special sensors to gather information from breathing patterns, saliva and blood ...
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Wired: This startup wants to stop deaths from cardiac arrest?
In April 2013, final-year Danish medical student Habib Frost was called out to an emergency: a four-month old girl had just suffered cardiac arrest. Frost’s team tried defibrillation, but to no avail. Immediately after, the team was called out again: another case of cardiac arrest, this time a woman in her 30s. Once again, Frost was powerless to save her life. “I felt ...
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Alfa Chemistry Rolls Out Various Nucleic Acid Delivery Options for Nucleotide Vaccine Research
Known as a trust-worthy provider of various biochemicals and materials, Alfa Chemistry has recently announced the release of various nucleic acid delivery options for nucleotide vaccine research. These options cater to a wide range of needs in the field of vaccine development, offering researchers the necessary tools to explore new avenues in vaccine technology. Components in lipid-based delivery ...
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Alfa Chemistry's Premium Astaxanthin Ingredients: Taking a Step towards Improved Health
The US-based chemical vendor Alfa Chemistry has recently announced the launch of a series of premium natural astaxanthin ingredients aimed at improving health and well-being. Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant with numerous health benefits, is known for its ability to support cardiovascular health, skin health, and eye health, among other things. With the launch of these new ingredients, Alfa ...
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Revolutionising Cardiovascular Health: Monitoring the Surface Metallurgy of Stents
In a ground-breaking advancement for cardiovascular care, Hiden Analytical Ltd is proud to announce a surface measurement technique for devices critical in the treatment of heart disease. Utilizing the most sensitive surface analysis technology, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), Hiden Analytical is setting new standards in the safety, efficacy, and innovation of stent technology. Surgical ...
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