A new blood test which tracks the level of neurofilament light chain, a protein in the blood may be adopted for the detection of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases a decade before first symptoms occur. The blood test developed as part of research study by collaboration of researchers from German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in …
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FDA Advisory Panel is Evenly Split on the Decision to Approve New Type 1 Diabetes Drug Zenquista
An advisory panel working for US Food and Drug Administration split evenly on the decision to whether to approve a first of its kind oral medication for treating Type 1 diabetes. The committee is undecided about the approval with a vote 8-8 and has left the decision to the agency by the end of March …
London-based Startup Kaia Health Raises $10 Million in Series- A Round of Funding for its AI-based Personal Training App for Chronic Pain Management
A London-based digital health startup Kaia Health has raised $10 million in Series-A round of funding which offers app based training for chronic pain management. The startup founded in 2015 provides ‘mind-body therapy’ to patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The idea is to offer mobile technology based alternative therapy which includes medical education, psychological techniques …
Breast Pumps with Improved Functionality—Manufactures Focus NPD Strategies to Upgrade Existing Models
A senior analyst at Future Market Insights (FMI) traces challenges and scope for improvements with the current products in the breast pump market. Exclusive breast feeding for babies up to 6 months of age has been recommended by healthcare experts, globally. Moreover, babies with congenital defects or premature births also are unable to consume breast …
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Effective Treatment Alternative for Chronic Diabetes
A senior market analyst at Future Market Insights talks about the ongoing changes taking place in the negative pressure wound therapy market and the major innovations developed by service providers. Owing to advances in medical treatments, the advent of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become essential in the treatment of various health issues including …
Orthopedic Trauma Devices: 3D Printing, Flexible Fixation Devices to Drive Sales
According to WHO, nearly 1.35 million people lose their lives as a result of road crashes and between 20 to 50 million people suffer fatal injuries, where several injuries lead to disability. The prevalence of traumatic injuries around the world, more of which result in severe damage to the body’s musculoskeletal system resulting in loss …
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Gene Therapy Likely to be the Next Non-Invasive Endometriosis Treatment
Endometriosis has no effective long-term treatment and in few cases, endometriosis serves as a precursor for ovarian cancer. However, efforts are being taken by several treatment providers in developing pills that can help in reducing pain caused by endometriosis. Taking future perspective into consideration, efforts are being made to deliver non-invasive treatment alternatives to women …
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Asia Pacific to Gain Market Lucrativeness in the Global Incontinence Products Market by 2022
Incontinence products are an element of the personal care section, which is developing at a quicker pace. This is because of the ascent in the maturing populace, expanding awareness and acknowledgment of incontinence products. Product advancements to customize the products is additionally driving the incontinence care sector. The quickly expanding elderly populace is probably going …
Home Infusion Pharmacy Services Emerging as Opportunity with Wide Acceptance of Home Infusion Therapy Services
Home infusion therapy is gaining wide adoption across countries owing to the convenience and less costly as compared to the treatment at hospitals. Home infusion pharmacy presents a huge growth opportunity for pharmacists with the wide adoption of home infusion therapy services. Home infusion therapy is witnessing immense growth with the launch of new infusion …
Open Bionics, The UK-based Tech Startup has Raised $5.9 Million in Series-A Funding for its Affordable 3D Printed Bionic Limbs
Open Bionics, named as one of the hottest startups in Europe, has bagged a $5.9 million funding for its affordable and cool bionic limbs. The startup having already received praises from Dalai Lama produces bionic limbs for children and adults using 3D printing technology. The limbs are cheap, lightweight and fashionable are medically certified and …