Most medical devices developed in the U.S. reach the market through the 510(k) pathway, in which manufacturers prove that technology in their device is "substantially equivalent" to one or more predicates—existing devices ...
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A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues, including hemoglobin. This gives medical professionals unprecedented access to ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Researchers have developed a novel device that detects abnormal breathing sounds to predict whether an ICU patient is likely to suffer from respiratory complications after removal from a mechanical ventilator, alerting intensive ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Researchers at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country have developed a microfluidic plasma separator to optically detect blood biomarkers
Dec 12, 2022
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Lasik eye surgery is a common vision-correcting procedure that many Americans view as safe and effective, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now drafted guidance that warns of potential complications.
Dec 8, 2022
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The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which represents more than 100,000 health care professionals, today urges EU health ministers to prevent a shortfall of essential medical devices for cardiovascular patients.
Dec 7, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's foods program is in "constant turmoil" and needs stronger leadership, a panel said Thursday.
Dec 7, 2022
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Clinical trials are critical to the development and approval of medical treatments, whether those are drugs, vaccines or medical devices. It is challenging to recruit certain people for clinical trials for different reasons, ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Rapid, cheap and accurate tests continue to be essential for epidemiological surveillance and for health services to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Brazilian scientists have contributed to endeavors in this ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Recently, consumer wearables have created the vision of new possibilities for personal care. Routine monitoring of biological signals such as heart rate or sleep pattern using wearable devices is an emerging trend in health ...
Nov 15, 2022
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