Machine learning-based algorithms can now be used to help detect atrial fibrillation, asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and cardiac amyloidosis. Even more digital diagnostic tools are on the drawing board.
By John Halamka, M.D., President,…
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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a cardiac monitoring device that is intended for use in patients who have suffered a cardiac event. The soft and flexible patch can be affixed to the outside…
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Dr. Mark Lampert — deputy head of the cardiology division at NorthShore University HealthSystem — is well aware that hospitals are under pressure to discharge patients as soon as they no longer need hospital-level…
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Engineers at the University of Sydney have developed a photonic radar that allows them to monitor breathing rates without the need to attach equipment to a patient’s skin. Wired or more invasive systems may…
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Researchers at MIT have developed a metal-free electrode using conductive polymers. The electrode is flexible and strong enough for long-term implantation in the body. The device is intended as an advanced replacement for rigid…
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Google adds the ability to search for skin conditions to its Lens visual search tool. Users take or upload a photo of their skin condition and the system finds visual matches, which it says…
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Top Health Systems Invest in Innovative Technology Company to Simplify Data Abstraction and Deliver Data Insights to Drive Quality Improvement
Carta Healthcare®, a company whose mission is to improve patient care by harnessing the value…
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Today, STAT Health emerges from stealth to introduce a 24/7 in-ear wearable that measures blood flow to the head to better understand symptoms such as dizziness, brain fog, headaches, fainting, and fatigue that…
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Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a low-cost cuffless blood pressure monitor. The device is a clip that attaches over a smartphone camera and flash. The user presses their finger…
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a wearable ultrasound system that can monitor deep tissues, as far as 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) below the surface of the body. Moreover, the…
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