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ThursdayJul 30, 2020 12:17 pm

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Subsidiary Announces First Commercial Sale of Unique Ovarian-Cancer-Cell Media

POAI’s TumorGenesis inks deal with top-rated medical university in New England Predictive’s proprietary media allows researchers around the world to isolate, culture ovarian cancer cell types, leading to new targets for treatment The TumorGenesis media retain more than 95% of the DNA and RNA as well as crucial proteomic signatures Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) has sold its first-ever commercial order of its novel ovarian cancer cell culture media for cancer cells collected from patient-derived samples (“PDx”) (http://ibn.fm/2xwl6). The sale, made through POAI’s subsidiary TumorGenesis working with distributor US Biological Corporation, marks a milestone for the knowledge-driven company, which is focused on…

ThursdayJul 30, 2020 10:00 am

Tips for Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights Affordably

The COVID-19 pandemic has created economic disruptions as a result of the shutdown orders given by the authorities. This has led many companies to start scaling back on their intellectual property (“IP”) expenses. However, the crisis has also created an opportunity for others to move ahead of the competition. It is so because most patent systems always reward the first investor for filing it. Obtaining good protection for your intellectual property may involve filing for a utility patent, which is always a long process. However, the following options can be of help to you in safeguarding intellectual property successful: Getting…

WednesdayJul 29, 2020 3:00 pm

5 Ways Technology is Transforming Healthcare

The future of healthcare is transforming with the advance in digital healthcare technologies. There is therefore a need to familiarize yourself with the latest developments such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology to control the technology. Furthermore, embracing new technology in healthcare will help win battles against AIDS, Ebola, and cancer. Digital technology will also help transform unsustainable healthcare systems into sustainable ones. Healthcare has been changed greatly by technology in the following ways: Through Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence has great potential to redesign healthcare completely. Al algorithms have the capability of mining medical records, creating drugs, and designing treatment…

WednesdayJul 29, 2020 10:00 am

Why You Should Not Fear Digital Health Tech

The technological advancements in the health sector have raised a lot of concerns and fear, especially in bioethics. However, the new improvements in the health sector are inevitable; thus, the fear of the unknown should be a thing of the past. People should not be afraid but rather embrace new digital health technologies. The following discussion should eliminate that fear from people: Is there any possibility that artificial intelligence can control our lives? It is surprising how quick research into artificial intelligence and its application is developing. Through it, some researchers are aiming at creating a cloud-based data sharing center.…

TuesdayJul 28, 2020 3:00 pm

What the Naked Mole Rat Can Teach Researchers About Cancer

The naked mole-rat (“NMR”) has the same size as the normal mouse and is also a burrowing rodent. The hairless rodent has been attracting a lot of attention from scientists due to its capability to resist cancer, its impressive ability to survive without oxygen for 18 minutes, and its unusually long lifespan. One of the researchers has decided to research to determine the mechanisms behind the naked rat’s remarkable resistance to cancer. The naked mole-rat has a very minimal case of cancer among all mammals, and more knowledge about this cancer-resistant trait will give more insights into how cancer develops…

TuesdayJul 28, 2020 10:00 am

4 Considerations When Developing Mobile Health Devices

Modern-day mobile technology is making strides in the medical device industry and is opening up new avenues for both physicians and patients. However, for these devices to be successful, they need approval from the FDA. Initially, mobile technology was only referred to as the device that was implanted into patients and communicated directly to clinicians within the hospital's confines. This has now changed, and the trend is “wearables.” The wearable can be directly worn on the body or clothing as accessories. Currently, the wearables are being used mostly by athletes to monitor heart rates and other parameters. Your devices need…

MondayJul 27, 2020 3:00 pm

Smartphones Can Now Accurately Test Sperm Count

Low sperm count is one of the primary causes of male infertility, according to the World Health Organization, and the issue has been globally neglected for a very long time. However, researchers are developing smartphone apps that can efficiently detect low sperm count in men. The Invention of a Rapid Infertility Diagnostic Tool Researchers from Harvard University have successfully invented a rapid infertility diagnostic tool attached to the smartphone. The attachment itself is compatible with the app created to count the sperm numbers and measure its motility. However, while the researchers from Harvard were not the first team to develop…

MondayJul 27, 2020 10:00 am

Risks of Not Filing Medical Device Patents Correctly

You must try to avoid patent mistakes for any new device, especially in the field of healthcare. As some small inventors may wish to be recognized for coming up with new inventions in future, they need to be cautious. Caution is needed especially in securing and crafting the ownership of the property. Here are some of the mistakes that may be made, making you lose patent rights. Single-Filing a Medical Device Patent The invention of a medical start-up Theranos, a blood testing device, reached the unicorn status in the venture community market. However, the issues related to its patent were…

FridayJul 24, 2020 3:00 pm

Could Your Medical Device Be Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?

Internet use in the medical industry has tremendously grown over the past years. The continual propagation of mobile medical devices and the amount of data in hospitals are trends medical device manufacturers should keep in mind. Also, tracking cyber-security trends should be the main aim of device manufacturers due to an increased number of cyber-attacks on medical devices. Since lives are at stake, the FDA has stepped in to guide manufacturers to ensure the safety of medical devices in the global internet world. It has called for the protection of these devices as hackers may hack them for malicious purposes.…

FridayJul 24, 2020 11:37 am

Digital Therapeutics Platform Builder DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ: DRIO) Makes International Leap with Williams Medical Partnership

DarioHealth Corp. is providing innovative solutions to medical patient care through its technology enabled remote patient monitoring platform (“RPM”), which it believes will save medical providers time while allowing them to better control care The company announced its first two remote patient monitoring agreements in North America last month On July 20, DarioHealth announced a strategic partnership that will allow the company to expand the reach of its remote patient care management internationally, targeting markets in the United Kingdom and Ireland The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made tech enabled remote patient care increasingly popular as a general solution to maintaining…