HKUST’s blood test for Alzheimer’s shows improved accuracy
The new universal blood test has been developed by an international research team. Credit: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a universal diagnostic blood test for AD and MCI that demonstrated improved accuracy rates. The team […]
New UK medical device industry body Team-AB officially launches
The UK Association for Medical Device Approved Bodies, known as Team-AB, was initially formed at the end of 2023. Credit: Shutterstock / Valery Evlakhov A new UK industry body designed to help medical device regulators navigate the new legal landscape of a post-Brexit Britain has launched with backing from 11 companies. The UK Association for […]
Meet Tina: The AI assistant that monitors neurodegenerative disease regression
David Suendermann-Oeft was on a panel presenting Tina at SCOPE 2024. Image credit: Abigail Beaney / GlobalData During clinical trials of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, patients have frequent face time with their clinician to conduct tests that monitor disease regression. In addition to evaluating speech and facial movements, clinicians use […]
Targeting pre-cancerous cells with Lucid CEO Lishan Aklog
Lishan Aklog called attention to Lucid’s EsoCheck cell collection device during testimony before the US House of Representatives’ Committee on Small Business’ last week. Credit: MacroEcon via Shutterstock. Lishan Aklog, the CEO of US-based cancer prevention company Lucid Diagnostics, called attention to Lucid’s EsoCheck cell collection device during testimony last week before the US House […]
Werfen secures CE mark for antiphospholipid syndrome assays
Werfen revealed that it has more than 60 further analytes in the pipeline, with more autoimmune diseases being targeted. Image credit: Werfen. Werfen has received CE marking for its Aptiva antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Immunoglobulin M (IgM) reagents, meaning the in vitro diagnostics can now be used in the EU. The reagents […]
Nexsen lands $3.5m to support rapid strep test development
Nexsen plans to engage with regulators in Australia, the US, and the UK regarding StrepSure to secure approval within the next three years. Image Credit: Number1411 / Shutterstock. Nexsen Biotech has won A$5.5m ($3.56m) in Australian Federal Government and University support for the clinical development of a rapid point-of-care test, StrepSure. The grant was part […]
Autonomix Medical initiates transvascular RF ablation trial
The technology’s initial focus is on addressing pain related to pancreatic cancer. Credit: mi_viri/shutterstock.com. Autonomix Medical has announced the initiation of a proof-of-concept clinical trial to evaluate transvascular RF ablation use in managing pain associated with pancreatic cancer. The company concluded its site initiation for the human study. This new approach aims to ablate somatic […]
University of Cincinnati joins ResQFoam device study
Trauma physicians at UC Medical Center will identify potential candidates for the study. Credit: Perfect Wave/ Shutterstock.com. The University of Cincinnati Medical Center in the US is participating in a clinical trial for the ResQFoam device, which is designed to treat life-threatening internal abdominal bleeding. The Reducing Exsanguination Via In-Vivo Expandable Foam (REVIVE) study involves […]
Study finds 90% of UK public say diagnostic test access is not sufficient
More than half (57%) of the respondents felt the use of new technology such as artificial intelligence could speed up diagnostic tests and reduce pressures on the NHS. Credit: Shutterstock / angellodeco. A study commissioned by the UK’s NHS found that 90% of the British public feel that access to diagnostic testing is not straightforward […]
Waycen signs agreement with MegaMind for AI medical solutions
Officials from Waycen and MegaMind during agreement signing ceremony. Credit: PRNewswire/Waycen. Waycen has entered a strategic sales agreement with MegaMind, a healthcare company in the Middle East, for artificial intelligence (AI) medical solutions. The partnership will see the introduction of Waycen’s AI gastrointestinal endoscopy software, ‘WAYMED Endo’, and AI respiratory self-screening service, ‘WAYMED Cough’, to […]