Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

FDA Clears Pulse Oximeter in EvieMED Ring

Movano Health has secured US Food and Drug Administration clearance for the pulse oximeter in the EvieMED Ring.

Products & Treatment

Nasal Vaccine Offers New Strategy Against Rising Whooping Cough Cases

Researchers at Tulane University have developed a nasal vaccine designed to not only protect individuals but also prevent transmission.

Products & Treatment

Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU

For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.

Industry & Regulatory News

Getinge Servo Ventilators Receive Official Cybersecurity Clearance From the US Defense Health Agency

Getinge’s Servo ventilators can now be purchased by the US Department of Defense and operate within their strict networking environments.

Pharmaceuticals

FDA OKs Phase 1 Trial for mRNA Vaccine for H5N1 Avian Flu

A self-amplifying mRNA vaccine candidate for H5N1 avian influenza is set to begin phase 1 trials in the US after receiving FDA approval to proceed.

Diagnostics & Testing

Portable Lung Analyzer Lets Users Check Their Own Respiratory Health

Researchers developed a self-screening device, which they hope to commercialize, to help users detect diseases like COPD and asthma early using multi-sensory breathing information.

Monitoring & Treatment

Wearable Prototype Monitors for Early Signs of COPD Flare-ups

Supported by a $1.2 million NIH grant, the multi-modal device will be tested in a clinical study involving 45 patients with COPD.