Nanyang Technological University (NTU – Singapore) scientists develop predictive tech to detect depression
They have used data from wearable devices to measure a person’s risk of depression.
Half of internet-connected devices in hospitals are vulnerable to hacks, report finds; IV pumps were the biggest risk
Over half of internet-connected devices used in hospitals have a vulnerability that could put patient safety, confidential data, or the usability of a device at risk, according to a new report from the healthcare cybersecurity company Cynerio.
DHHS Office of the Inspector General Report Assesses Medicaid Telehealth Programs for Behavioral Health
A new data brief from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) takes states to task for not analyzing how telehealth affects the quality of behavioral health services – or monitoring for fraud, waste and abuse.
Singaporean scientists develop AI (Artificial Intelligence) system for screening glaucoma
They are now looking to bring the algorithms to a mobile phone app to be used as a screening tool in the field.
Hospitals Plan for Telehealth Expansion Despite Declining Use
Telehealth visits now account for less than 20 percent of all appointments, according to research; however, healthcare organizations still see a future for telehealth expansion
Israeli researchers develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to predict blood infections and save lives
May 13, 2022 This tool could potentially serve as an early warning system for doctors by enabling them to rank patients based on their risk of serious disease and assist accordingly, the researchers said. Blood infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the study, published in the journal Scientific … Read more
Chicago researchers developing artificial vision, bringing hope, light to those in darkness
May 11, 2022 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) lab looks like a workshop full of stitching and spinning. Gold wire circles the perimeter of each device assembled. Combined, the tiny components have big promise. They are designed to help the blind see…something. It is a challenge Dr Philip Troyk and his research team have been … Read more
Pharma, device groups oppose FDA’s planned drug to device transition
May 04, 2022 On 9 August 2021, FDA published a notice announcing its implementation of a court decision in Genus Medical Technologies LLV v. FDA (Genus) and requesting public comment. The notice states that in accordance with the Genus decision, FDA “intends to regulate products that meet both the device and drug [emphasis original] definition … Read more
FDA warns that some prenatal screening tests can generate false results
April 29, 2022 The growing – and sometimes inappropriate – use of these tests prompted the warning, according to FDA. These tests, which fall under the category of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), are not subject to premarket review by FDA and are accorded enforcement discretion under the Medical Device Amendments of 1976. “While genetic non-invasive prenatal … Read more
UCF researchers develop new rapid test to detect viruses like COVID-19
April 26, 2022 Researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the US have developed a device to identify viruses, such as COVID-19, in the human body as quickly as rapid detection tests. The new device has a 95% accuracy rate for determining if a person carries a virus, a claim that matches the … Read more