University of Washington develops new blood-clotting test
In order to calculate the prothrombin time and international normalized ratio, the phone gathers two timestamps.
Connected cardiac monitor may be beneficial after Myocardial Infarction (MI) – Remote monitoring with implantable cardiac monitors benefits patients with cardiac autonomic dysfunction
Remote monitoring with implantable cardiac monitors (ICMs) may provide important value when treating Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients who present with cardiac autonomic dysfunction, according to a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health.
Scientists Say They have Created a Blood Test for Detecting Early Lung Cancer
Scientists in China say they are well on their way to developing what would be an important achievement in medicine…a blood test that can detect the early stages of the most common form of lung cancer. In a new study in February 2022, they have shown evidence that the test was over 90% accurate in identifying these tumors in samples taken from real life patients. However, more research, including clinical trials, will be needed before this test will be able to reach the public.
Artificial Intelligence system to help neuroradiologists detect brain aneurysms has ‘major’ potential for clinical practice
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system greatly helps radiologists of all experience levels better detect and diagnose brain aneurysms on CT angiography (CTA) exams, new study results show.
Tiny dot that shows early signs of infection, invented by NI scientists
A small dot that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection has been invented by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB – Ireland).
UK Dementia Research Institute researchers develop blood test to detect brain damage
During the study, the blood test helped to predict further nerve cell degeneration up to a year after the injury.
MIT team working on all-in-one diabetes management devices
MIT researchers are touting a platform aimed at helping patients maintain healthy glucose levels by streamlining the diabetes management process.
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.