Diagnostics
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Diagnostics
FDA OKs Beckman Coulter's Early Sepsis Indicator
New hematologic biomarker has the potential to revolutionize clinicians' approach to sepsis triage and diagnosis.PR Newswire 04.18.19
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Diagnostics | Electronics
Biosensor 'Bandage' Collects and Analyzes Sweat
Bandage-like biosensor both collects and—in conjunction with a smartphone—analyzes sweat.American Chemical Society 04.18.19
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Diagnostics
Hologic's Automated Cytology Slide and Molecular Sample System Gains CE Mark
New instrument offers workflow, automation, chain of custody, and ergonomic benefits to clinical labs.Business Wire 04.18.19
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Diagnostics
Mobile MRI Trailer Helps Patients on Finland’s Frozen Frontier
In 2008, Oulu University Hospital purchased a special truck capable of carrying a mobile MRI unit and outfitted it with an MRI system from GE Healthcare.Amy Kover, GE Reports 04.16.19
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Diagnostics
FDA Warns Genomics Lab About Illegally Marketing Genetic Test
Inova Genomics Laboratory's test claims to predict patients’ responses to specific medications based on genetic variants.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 04.05.19
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Diagnostics | Electronics
Nanotech-Enhanced Biochip Detects Minute Levels of Disease
The chip aims to spot cancers, malaria, and viral diseases such as pneumonia early in their progression with a pinprick blood test.New Jersey Institute of Technology 04.04.19
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Diagnostics
Diagnosing the Cancer in Medical Imagery Security
Ben-Gurion University researchers first to show how hackers can dupe radiologists and AI software by manipulating lung cancer scans.Videos American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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Diagnostics
Early Detection, Home Monitoring Tests for Lupus Nephritis Under Development
Transformative research is empowering patients to monitor themselves.University of Houston 04.03.19
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Cardiovascular | Contract Manufacturing | Diagnostics | Molding | Surgical
Once or Again? Single-Use Products Are Gaining Attention
Bolstered by recent study findings and their infection control prowess, the single-use device market is primed for growth.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.03.19
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring
Cardiac Care on the Can
Transitioning from reactive to proactive/preventive care could work wonders for the healthcare system. A proactive strategy is important for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death across the globe. According to a 2017 American Heart Asso…Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.03.19
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Diagnostics
Fake It Until You Make It: Comments on the Theranos Documentary
Anyone who has already seen the documentary running on HBO, “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” will likely recognize the phrase I used as the headline for this issue’s Letter. While it’s not new or unique to that…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 04.03.19
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Diagnostics
FDA OKs Bio-Rad's Multiplex Test to Help Diagnose Lyme Disease
The BioPlex 2200 Lyme Total Assay can simultaneously detect multiple targets, providing laboratories valuable information in the early stages of Lyme disease.Business Wire 04.02.19
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Diagnostics | Digital Health
EchoNous Releases All-Electronic Bladder Scanning Tool with State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Algorithm
Company claims the tool will further separate EchoNous from conventional bladder scanners, particularly in treating pregnant and postpartum patients.Business Wire 04.02.19
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Diagnostics
Biopsy Alternative: 'Wearable' Device Captures Cancer Cells from Blood
Over a couple of hours in the hospital, the new device could continuously capture cancer cells directly from the vein.Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan 04.01.19
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Diagnostics
Early Screening Technology Helps Reduce Risk of Liver Disease
A non-invasive device offers the promise of more efficient screening capabilities for earlier detection.Online Exclusives Laurent Sandrin, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Echosens 03.29.19
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Diagnostics
FDA to Modernize Mammography Services and Improve Their Quality
Proposed rule would require breast density reporting, enhance the FDA’s ability to enforce mammography facilities’ compliance with standards.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 03.27.19
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Diagnostics
Breath Diagnostics and Mayo Clinic Partner on Lung Cancer Breath Test
The two organizations will develop a breath-analysis test using Breath Diagnostics' OneBreath micro-reactor technology.PR Newswire 03.27.19
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Diagnostics
Canon Medical Expands Radiation Therapy Options Across CT Systems
The RT Package helps boost workflow and provides tools for oncology planning.Business Wire 03.25.19
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Cardiovascular | Diagnostics
FDA Clears Genetesis' CardioFlux Platform
Next-generation magnetocardiography and cloud computing enable rapid, non-invasive cardiac imaging in the emergency department.Business Wire 03.22.19
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Diagnostics
FDA Clears Beckman Coulter's Compact, Low-Volume Hematology Analyzer
With just 17 microliters of blood, the DxH 520 enables low-volume laboratories to deliver 5-part differential test results in 60 seconds or less.PR Newswire 03.21.19
