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Arradiance Issues Two Patents Regarding Use of Nanofilm Technologies for Large-Area Detection

Arradiance has declared that two patents have been issued by the US Patent Office related to the use of nanofilm technologies for large area detection, which will be instrumental in revolutionizing applications in the homeland security, security and medical imaging markets.

31 Jul 2012

ISI Group Develops Heart-Monitoring Weighing Scales

An economical and innovative scale, which along with weight measurement, determines the heart’s electrical activity from hand and foot contact has been developed by the Instrumentation, Sensors and Interfaces (ISI) Group. This device shows how beneficial telemedicine is, and how it is apt for those requiring regular heart checkups.

31 Jul 2012

MWI Veterinary Supply to Distribute Masimo Pulse Oximetry Technology

Masimo, a global provider of advanced noninvasive monitoring technologies, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with MWI Veterinary Supply for distribution of its products. The agreement marks the company’s entry into the healthcare market for animals.

From Masimo Corporation 25 Jul 2012

CMU, Autonomous ID Collaborate to Test Insole Sensory System for Identification

Researchers at the Pedo-Biometrics Research and Identity Automation Lab at the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are collaborating with Autonomous ID to test prototypes of insole sensory systems that can be used for identifying diseases and for security purposes.

20 Jul 2012

Synapse, Asthmapolis Collaborate to Develop Asthma Sensor Device

Synapse, a provider of project management, product development and design services, has collaborated with Asthmapolis, a company dealing in asthma management devices, to develop novel technologies for treatment of asthma.

19 Jul 2012

GlySure Receives Patent for Automated Calibration System, Acquires Rights of Core Chemistry

GlySure, based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, has received a U.S. patent number 8,141,409 for an automated calibration technology to allow precise, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

13 Jul 2012

FDA Clearance for Asthmapolis’ Asthma Inhaler Sensor

Asthmapolis, a company focused on improving asthma management for patients and healthcare professionals, has achieved a milestone by securing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its asthma inhaler sensor technology and related software system.

13 Jul 2012

Study Demonstrates Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry Has Higher SpO2 Specificity and Sensitivity

Masimo has reported the demonstration of Masimo SET pulse oximetry’s efficiency in a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. According to the study, Masimo Radical with Masimo SET pulse oximetry demonstrated higher oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensitivity and specificity, showing minimal failure rates with respect to motion and low perfusion compared to other new-generation pulse oximeters.

From Masimo Corporation 27 Jun 2012

Heart Rate Watch Company Introduces Polar RCX3 Heart Rate Monitor

Heart Rate Watch Company declared the commercial availability of the new Polar RCX3 heart rate monitor. Polar RCX3 GPS and RCX3 Run watch in men’s and women's versions are being offered. The RCX3 bike and regular versions will be available by this summer end.

25 Jun 2012

Covidien Introduces Nellcor Sensor-Compatible SpO2 Single Parameter Module

Covidien, a global provider of patient monitoring and respiratory care devices and other healthcare products, has introduced the Nellcor SpO2 single parameter module designed for use with Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitors.

25 Jun 2012