All I can say here is that this goes back to a earlier post: The 2 New Hot Words in Healthcare: Algorithms and Whistleblowers In this case we have a bit of both, algorithms created by the scientists, but a requested change by the clinical side of the table? Sounds a bit like the algorithms run...
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on 11-19-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, drugs, healthcare, Medical Devices, Prescriptions, FDA, Medications, Whistle Blower, Data, Data Base, Algorithms
A short while back I had said algorithms were one of the two hottest terms today in healthcare and this product is no exception as algorithms using thousands of patient data records are used to define brain dysfunction. The software contains a database of brainwave recordings, which serves as the basis...
As the article states, an individual can use the product without a clinician being present and it appears that a supply of disposable patches are included. Through ultrasound waves, the pain in the area under the patch is relieved. It has shown relief with acute and chronic pain as well as...
Will medical devices also have a longer and more focused process from the FDA in the future? This group and the follow up report that the FDA step up some of the process that are involved with approving medical devices, similar to the the same footsteps being taken with new drug approvals. ...
The device is designed to serve as an alternative to the anticoagulants used to prevent thrombosis during surgery, so no drugs. The device looks to be a potentially safe alternative to medications to keep the blood thin, especially in view of recent news stories on this topic. BD Medical...
It looks like the process of giving a blood sample is going to get a little easier for the patient and perhaps more efficient for the technician, and no air bubbles as well. Just from looking at the picture it appears this is an entirely new design as well. Stanbio products are already widely...
A couple months ago, the product was approved by the FDA and is now coming to market. According to the article hospitals and health organizations will be the first visits for marketing and sales, rather than a direct to consumer sale. Intel also has a pretty large interest in biotech related...