The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to strike another synthetic dye from the nation’s food supply Orange B, a colourant once used in sausage casings but abandoned decades ago. The FDA said that it plans to repeal the 1966 regulation authorising the dye, noting that no manufacturer has sought to certify or use … Read more
Bengaluru: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Apple to roll out a hypertension detection feature on some of its smartwatches, the health regulator said in a statement late on Friday. The company unveiled a blood pressure monitor in its latest Apple Watch at a September 9 event, where it also introduced a … Read more
Texas: Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I … Read more
Over 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Many rare conditions are life-threatening and most do not have treatments. Drug, biologic, and device development in rare diseases is challenging for many reasons, including the complex biology and the lack of understanding of the natural history of many rare diseases. … Read more
London: Advancements in medical technology, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping diagnostic procedures and patient care. With the burgeoning market for AI-driven diagnostics expected to surpass $908.7 billion in 2030, innovative AI-powered diagnosis apps signify a transformative shift in healthcare delivery. These technologies promise real-time insights, personalised treatment plans, and cost-effective solutions, … Read more
Pune: DeepTek.ai has announced that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Chest X-ray AI solution, the CXR Analyser. The technology uses deep learning algorithms to detect abnormalities in chest X-rays. It identifies, categorises, and highlights suspicious areas automatically, aiding clinicians in making precise interpretations. The Chest X-ray … Read more
Pune: DeepTek announces that its revolutionary chest X-ray screening solution, Genki, has received approval from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Genki leverages cutting-edge AI technology to classify scans as normal and abnormal along with further analysing over 19 different chest pathologies. By automating the interpretation of chest X-rays it offers immense potential for … Read more
Bengaluru: Elon Musk‘s brain-implant company Neuralink on Thursday said it had received a green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to kickstart its first-in-human clinical study, a critical milestone after earlier struggles to gain approval. On at least four occasions since 2019, Musk has predicted that his medical device company would begin … Read more
Pune: DeepTek.ai’s AI-powered radiology workflow management solution, Augmento has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use. The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association has released a report indicating a critical shortage of radiologists in the country. The ratio of radiologists to population is only one per 100,000 people, significantly … Read more
Amsterdam: Philips, a Dutch health technology company on Monday said it had set aside 575 million euros ($631 million) for possible litigation costs related to its global recall of respiratory machines. Amsterdam-based Philips is grappling with the fallout of a global recall of millions of respirators used to treat sleep apnoea, announced in June 2021 … Read more