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Research and Markets Adds Report on International Blood Pressure Monitoring and Testing Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Blood Pressure Monitoring Testing Market - Includes Forecast to 2019" report to their offering.

From Masimo Corporation 26 Dec 2013

Sensor Platform for Healthcare in a Residential Environment Project Launched at University of Bristol

An innovative new health project which could help save lives by detecting and preventing medical conditions in the home was officially launched last week at the University of Bristol.

24 Dec 2013

Researchers Design Smart Bra Capable of Detecting Changes in Mood

m.c. schraefel, a professor in computer science and human performance design from the University of Southampton has helped to design a smart bra that can detect changes in mood, with the hope of preventing emotionally-triggered overeating in women.

18 Dec 2013

Researchers Develop Innovative iPad-Based Patient Monitoring System

Handwritten medical observation charts could become a thing of the past in hospitals with the development of a pioneering patient monitoring system developed in Oxford hospitals.

13 Dec 2013

University of California Researchers to Fund Citizen-Sensor Project for Revolutionizing Global Health

Enterprising researchers and students at the University of California, San Diego are looking for funding to complete a “citizen-sensor” project that, they hope, will revolutionize global health and environmental monitoring — especially in remote and undeveloped areas of the planet.

13 Dec 2013

Global Market for Medical Sensors Forecast to Grow at 6.3% CAGR to Reach $15.5 Billion in 2019

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Medical Sensors Market (Biosensors, Pressure, Image, SQUID, Temperature and Flow Sensors, Accelerometers, Surgical, Diagnostic, Monitoring and Therapeutic Applications) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," the global market for medical sensors was valued at USD 10.1 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach a value of USD 15.5 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2013 to 2019.

6 Dec 2013

Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies’ Sensor Based Continuous Parkinson's Assessment Awarded US Patent

Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies announced today they have received allowance of claims from the U.S. Patent Office for an application covering their system and method of continuous monitoring of motor symptoms associated with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

4 Dec 2013

Newly Devised Molecular Sensor Detects MS Even Before Onset of Physical Signs

For some, the disease multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks its victims slowly and progressively over a period of many years. For others, it strikes without warning in fits and starts. But all patients share one thing in common: the disease had long been present in their nervous systems, hiding under the radar from even the most sophisticated detection methods.

4 Dec 2013

New Electronic Sensor System Speeds Up Patient Care During Large-Scale Emergencies

When large-scale emergencies occur, it often takes far too long before victims receive the care their injuries demand. Now a new electronic system has been designed to support helpers during the initial assessment of victims and to speed up patient care.

3 Dec 2013

RSNA 2013: Canon to Debut CXDI-701C Wireless Digital Radiography Detector

With a focus on productivity-enhancing solutions and high-quality imaging, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will feature its complete lineup of digital radiography (DR) devices at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting on December 1-5, 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago. In Hall B, Booth #7313, North Building, Canon will highlight a wide array of solutions that offer superb imaging quality, workflow efficiency, and flexibility.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc 2 Dec 2013

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