Category Archives: Medical Technology

Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei via Getty Images Advances in materials, microfabrication and medical imaging are accelerating the pace of innovation in implantable neuroprosthetics. These soft, biocompatible devices, which rely on the electrical stimulation of the nervous system, have shown enormous potential in improving quality of life for patients with a range of conditions such as paralysis and deafness. Despite their promise, most of these groundbreaking discoveries never make it out of the lab. Continue reading →

OpenLung, the Open Source Ventilator group's prototype Topline: A group of 300-plus engineers, designers, tech founders and others galvanized on Facebook with a goal of building a ventilator using readily available materials, 3D printing and open-source hardware resources. In just seven days, they built a prototype that will be validated as a solution to the global ventilator shortage by Irish authorities as early as next week. According to Keogh, the speed at which this project went from idea to being tested by health authorities highlights the power of open-source as a way to solve hardware problems Continue reading →

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance on its Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) for the Vantage Galan 3T MR system, further expanding access to its new Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology. This technology, which is also available across a majority of Canon Medicals CT product portfolio, uses a deep learning algorithm to differentiate true MR signal from noise so that it can suppress noise while enhancing signal, forging a new frontier for MR image reconstruction. Continue reading →

Ventec is hustling to accelerate its production, adding employees and increasing their hours, he said. In an attempt to prevent the coronavirus from spreading among its staff, Ventec introduced mandatory temperature checks for everyone entering its factory. A janitorial staff works 24 hours a day to sanitize surfaces. Continue reading →

In the past 20 years, there has been a resurgence of interest stemming from researchers, patients and healthcare professionals in using cannabis and cannabinoids to treat a variety of conditions. For cannabis-derived products to be effective, the cannabis plants composition must be analyzed, tailored and an appropriate delivery system and dosage must be determined. Continue reading →

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Executive Summary As China starts to recover from the Coronavirus epidemic, lessons are emerging about the role of technology in maintaining the flow of essential supplies to quarantined communities. The U.S. Continue reading →

No one knows what the extent of COVID-19 will be domestically or worldwide in terms of cases, deaths or economic impact over the next 30 days, 60 days, six months or year. Continue reading →

As more and more people are hospitalized due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, there may not be enough ventilators to sustain critical patients who need breathing assistance. Continue reading →

@dougulman Bio: Cancer survivor, husband/father, CEO @Pelotonia, optimist, fearful flyer, fmr CEO @LIVESTRONG, Founder @UlmanFoundation, Board @joinroot Followers: 920k Ulman is a three-time cancer survivor and globally recognised cancer advocate. After overcoming chondrosarcoma during his sophomore year of college and malignant melanoma twice since, he and his family founded the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting, educating and connecting young adults, their families and friends, who are affected by cancer Continue reading →