Uncategorized Archives - Page 113 of 151

MondayFeb 22, 2021 12:15 pm

Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Biomedical Waste Disposal Challenge in India

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted various sectors, including the environment, economic, social and health industries. While the vaccine has given people hope, the absence of a strategy that will be used to dispose of any coronavirus-related biomedical waste remains a threat. The Central Pollution Control Board in India recently released data showing that between June and December 20202, the coronavirus-related biomedical waste that was generated measured an estimated 33,000 tons. Earlier in July, the board presented a report to the National Green Tribunal indicating that India generated 101 MT of coronavirus-related biomedical waste daily and an additional 609 metric tons…

MondayFeb 22, 2021 11:56 am

Convertible Note Progress Brings Imagin Medical Inc.’s (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Closer to Commercialization of New Surgical Tech

Imagin Medical Inc. announced that it has now raised $2.165 million of the recent its convertible note offering The closing of the latest funding tranche will support the company’s progress toward the commercialization of its revolutionary bladder cancer visualization technology once final FDA approval is granted With better viewing options, the technology is designed to make it easier for surgeons to detect the full parameters of bladder tumors and remove them more completely Bladder cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the United States, particularly in men The technological improvement of these surgical procedures can provide an attractive…

MondayFeb 22, 2021 10:30 am

VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Committed to Developing New Generation Alternatives to Current Standard of Care for Anxiety Disorders

American Psychiatric Association poll reveals 62% of respondents have anxiety about COVID-19 Recent FDA Drug Safety Communication requires updated Boxed Warning for benzodiazepines commonly used to treat anxiety disorders VTGN is committed to developing and commercializing PH94B, a first-in-class pherine nasal spray with potential to go beyond the current standard of care for acute treatment of social anxiety disorder and other anxiety-related disorders Anxiety induced by the COVID-19 pandemic during the last year has been linked with surging use of benzodiazepines or “benzos,” a drug class commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and other disorders - a trend with potential to…

FridayFeb 19, 2021 1:15 pm

3D Printing May Soon Revolutionize the Biomedical Engineering Field

The medical field is constantly looking for new ways to innovate. While in other industries various technologies can be used to help companies earn more money, in the medical industry, technologies can be used to save lives. There are many new advancements that have driven the medical field forward. However, the most promising advancement, 3D printing, has shown massive potential. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is a recent technology that has allowed both hobbyists and manufacturers to produce parts both economically and swiftly. 3D printing is also useful in other fields such as the biomedical engineering space and…

FridayFeb 19, 2021 11:35 am

Ryah Group Inc. Making Digital Transformation in the Lab a Reality

Company has completed steps necessary to achieve, sustain competitive advantage in move towards remote-health solutions and trials RYAH technology optimizes patient feedback so medical trials, studies can move into remote solution zones Recently developed an integrated, customized mobile application to support a major clinical study in the United Kingdom RYAH created cloud of stored data to help with R&D of future medical treatments RYAH Group, a leading digital health-care analytics and technology company, is on a mission to advance the world’s transition to remote-health solutions and data analytics in patient treatments. The company believes that, when patients are given more…

ThursdayFeb 18, 2021 2:30 pm

Research Discovers Wearable Devices Can Detect the Coronavirus

Results from various studies conducted by leading research institutions in the Unites States have found that wearables such as smartwatches, which measure an individual’s heart rate, also possess the ability to identify whether a person is coronavirus positive — even before symptoms start showing or the virus is detected using a test. These results, which were announced from institutions including Stanford University, California and New York’s Mount Sinai Health System, demonstrate that these devices detect the virus’s presence by measuring the pulse of a person’s heartbeat and their skin temperature as well as other biometric and physiological features. Some of…

ThursdayFeb 18, 2021 9:43 am

Imagin Medical Inc.’s (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Improving the Odds in Fighting Bladder Cancers

Imagin Medical Inc. is a surgical imaging company helping to advance the use of blue light cystoscopy (“BLC”) in battling bladder cancer and reducing costs associated with these procedures Bladder cancer is the sixth most prevalent cancer in the United States, and the third most common in men, yet the most expensive to treat While early-stage cancer intervention involves illuminating the bladder with white light – the light that can be seen by the human eye - to visualize and resect tumors, historical use of white light has resulted in incomplete tumor removal and a greater than 50% recurrence rate…

ThursdayFeb 18, 2021 9:22 am

VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Committed to Developing New Generation of Medicines with Potential to Treat Rising Mental Health Challenges from Depression

Mental health experts note growing concern over impact of COVID-19 on nation’s mental health Compounding stress could have serious health, social consequences VTGN offers new hope to those dealing with depression disorders A new survey from the American Psychological Association (“APA”) shines a spotlight on the growing concern about the impact of the global pandemic on the nation’s mental health (https://ibn.fm/ukaIx). These rising numbers, as well as the treatment for mental health illness and disorders, is of great concern to VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing a new generation of medications that goes beyond the standard of…

WednesdayFeb 17, 2021 2:00 pm

Berkshire Biomedical Secures $3M in Funding for Development of Virtual Biometric Health Care System

Berkshire Biomedical, a medical equipment manufacturer based in Dallas, announced that it had acquired third-party funding totaling $3 million, which the company will use to advance the development of its prescription-drug and virtual-care management system. The system uses dual biometric authentication, which includes dental recognition. The biometric system is currently not available for commercial use but will be used to curb nonadherence to medication. The company states that medication nonadherence causes roughly 125,000 deaths in America each year and makes up nearly 10% of hospitalizations. The system’s main product is COPA, a computerized oral prescription administrator. COPA will help improve…

WednesdayFeb 17, 2021 1:45 pm

New Imaging Test to Help Doctors Predict Cancer Patients Who Can Benefit from Hormone Therapy

Women who have cancer cells carrying estrogen receptors are usually given hormonal therapy as a targeted treatment. However, this treatment is not effective in all patients. However, a good method of accurately predicting which patients will benefit from the treatment and which will not hasn’t existed — until now. Enter a study conducted by researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. The researchers have found that they can differentiate between patients who may or may not benefit from hormone therapy through the use of an imaging test that measures the estrogen receptor function in the patients’ cancer…

News and publishing service for medical and biotechnology related companies

Contact us: 512.354.7000

Category: Uncategorized

Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Biomedical Waste Disposal Challenge in India

Convertible Note Progress Brings Imagin Medical Inc.’s (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Closer to Commercialization of New Surgical Tech

VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Committed to Developing New Generation Alternatives to Current Standard of Care for Anxiety Disorders

3D Printing May Soon Revolutionize the Biomedical Engineering Field

Ryah Group Inc. Making Digital Transformation in the Lab a Reality

Research Discovers Wearable Devices Can Detect the Coronavirus

Imagin Medical Inc.’s (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Improving the Odds in Fighting Bladder Cancers

VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Committed to Developing New Generation of Medicines with Potential to Treat Rising Mental Health Challenges from Depression

Berkshire Biomedical Secures $3M in Funding for Development of Virtual Biometric Health Care System

New Imaging Test to Help Doctors Predict Cancer Patients Who Can Benefit from Hormone Therapy

Official NewsWire Relationships

BioMedWire Currently Accepts

BioMedWire

Company Search

Site Search