University Medical Devices Raises $1.6 Million for Nasal Specimen Collection...
University Medical Devices (UMD) has closed its first round of seed funding after raising $1.6 million to develop its MicroWash nasal specimen collection device for diagnosing upper respiratory...
View ArticleUltrasound Tech Maps Chest Vibrations for Improved Diagnosis
A pilot study demonstrates contactless mapping of surface thoracic vibrations during human vocalizations. By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial...
View ArticleRespiratory Sore Throat Diagnostic Cleared by FDA
The BioFire SpotFire Respiratory Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel received FDA 510(k) clearance and CLIA) waiver approval, according to bioMérieux. RT’s Three Key Takeaways bioMérieux’s BioFire SpotFire R/ST...
View ArticleRoche to Distribute Sepsis ImmunoScore from Prenosis
Sepsis ImmunoScore, the first FDA-authorized artificial intelligence diagnostic for sepsis, will be available on Roche’s navify Algorithm Suite. RT’s Three Key Takeaways Prenosis Inc, collaborating...
View ArticleStudies Reinforce Accuracy of Flexicare Peak Flow Meter
Flexicare is reporting the results of two independent studies that found its Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meter was one of only two peak flow devices (out of 12 devices tested) that met the ISO 23747...
View ArticleEliminating Racial Bias in Spirometry/PFT Interpretation
Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients. By Bill Pruitt, MBA,...
View ArticleOlympus Offers New Portable Monitor for Single-Use Bronchoscopy
The digital video monitor is an all-in-one video processor and monitor for use with single-use endoscopes for both bronchoscopy and ENT. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Olympus announced the release of the...
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Olympus Launches Bronchoscopes Compatible with EVIS X1 Endoscopy System
The BF-H1100 diagnostic and BF-1TH1100 therapeutic bronchoscopes feature advanced imaging, enhanced suction, and improved ergonomics. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Olympus launched the BF-H1100...
View ArticleFDA Recognizes Lung Infection Test for Immunocompromised Patients
The test was granted FDA Breakthrough Device status for its potential to improve the diagnosis of lung infections in immunocompromised patients. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Karius Inc’s diagnostic test...
View ArticleNew Dye-Free Imaging Software Could Help Patients Allergic to Contrast Dye
The CT-derived functional imaging software provides lung diagnostics without the need for contrast dye, which could benefit up to 30% of patients allergic to dye or with dye restrictions. RT’s Three...
View ArticleRadiometer Celebrates 70 Years Since First Blood Gas Analyzer
In 1954, Radiometer launched the world’s first commercially available blood gas analyzer, which catapulted a small Danish company that produced devices for the radio industry into the foray of acute...
View ArticleRadiometer Partners with Etiometry to Optimize Critical Care Workflows
Radiometer and Etiometry signed a new commercial partnership to enhance clinical decision making and workflows in hospital settings, according to a company news release. Integrating the Etiometry...
View ArticleFDA Authorizes Roche 4-in-1 Test for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV
The FDA issued emergency use authorization to Roche’s cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test, the company reports. RT’s Three Key Takeaways Roche has received FDA Emergency...
View ArticleFDA Clears Roche Digital Pathology Diagnostic
The Roche Digital Pathology Dx (Ventana DP 200) received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA. RT’s Three Key Takeaways The solution, which includes the Ventana DP 200 slide scanner, Roche’s digital...
View ArticleFDA Clears bioMérieux Vitek Reveal AST System
bioMérieux received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its Vitek Reveal AST System, which reports results directly from positive blood cultures. RT’s Three Key Takeaways bioMérieux received FDA 510(k)...
View ArticleFDA Clears Biofire Spotfire Respiratory/Sore Throat Panel Mini
bioMérieux’s Biofire Spotfire Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini received US FDA Special 510(k) clearance and CLIA-waiver, according to the company. RT’s Three Key Takeaways BioMérieux’s...
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Products 2024: Spirometry & PFT
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostic devices on the market from MGC Diagnostics, MIR, Morgan Scientific, VacuMed, and Vitalograph....
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Products 2024: Blood Gas Analyzers
The latest blood gas analyzers on the market from Nova Biomedical, Siemens Healthineers, and Werfen. Siemens Healthineers888-826-9702usa.siemens.com/epoc Take your blood gas testing to a new level...
View ArticleWerfen Blood Gas Testing System Features Integrated Hemolysis Detection
GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3, unveiled at the ADLM Annual Meeting, introduces hemolysis detection at point-of-care, detecting and flagging hemolysis in 45 seconds. RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Introduction...
View ArticleSaliva Test Better Indicates Respiratory Infection Severity in Children
The saliva test provides a more accurate and child-friendly alternative to blood tests for predicting the severity of respiratory infections in children, research finds. RT’s Three Key Takeaways:...
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