A collaborated effort between researchers at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian has resulted in the development of a procedure that can be used to identify Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an infectious bacterium that spreads rapidly from the infection site to vital organs.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed electronic skin patches that can be used for wireless diagnosis of health problems or for providing treatment. The study was presented at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) 243rd National Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, California.
Fenwal, a Lake Zurich, IL-based medical technology company has commenced the sale and distribution of the HemoFlow 400 blood collection monitor/mixer in the European market following an agreement with Applied Science, the manufacturer of the HemoFlow device.
US based Independa has announced that it will integrate its glucose monitoring system into its CloudCare suite. This system can be used by caregivers and healthcare professionals to keep track of the health of elders.
Biomedical Systems, a digital imaging, cardiac diagnostic services and clinical equipment provider, has revealed the TruVue Wireless Ambulatory ECG Monitoring System. The telemetry device has been developed for diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmia.
Researchers from German universities have developed an implantable sensor device capable of monitoring the pressure within the skull.
iSonea, a medical technology company with offices in USA and Australia , has announced that it has been awarded the US Patent 2009/0216127 A1 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its advanced cough count technology. The company develops non-invasive acoustic respiratory monitoring devices and mobile health apps.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a thin film sensing technology provider for industrial controls, medical, consumer and industrial applications, has announced that it is working in tandem with other companies to develop new applications for Flexpoint’s Bend Sensor technology. The applications include a monitoring device and two medical devices that are in testing and prototype development stage.
Abbott, a medical devices and pharmaceutical technology developer, has announced that the latest addition to its glucose monitoring systems. The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have created a low-cost three dimensional paper sensor capable of testing diseases such as HIV and malaria. The 3D sensors, inspired by Origami, have been developed by professor Richard Crooks and a doctoral student Hong Liu.
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