Stanford Spinoff PhysioWave Announces Clinical Study with Omron Healthcare

The PhysioWave Pro™ scale measures the stiffness of the major blood vessel into which the heart pumps, the aorta. Stiffness increases with age, but excess stiffness among people of similar ages can be a warning sign of risk. It is established that increased vascular stiffness can predict the later development of high blood pressure, or hypertension, and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Olympus Set to Demonstrate Newest Endoscopy System at DDW

Olympus

Olympus advises the EVIS X1 endoscopy system recently received FDA 510(k) clearance along with two compatible gastrointestinal endoscopes: the GIF-1100 gastrointestinal videoscope indicated for use within the upper digestive tract and the CF-HQ1100DL/I colonovideoscope indicated for use within the lower digestive tract, which will also be displayed.

Maximizing Your Sleep: Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment

Maximizing Your Sleep

Getting enough quality sleep is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well-being. It helps to improve our mood, reduce stress, and boost our immune system. However, creating the perfect sleep environment can be challenging, especially with our busy and stressful lifestyles. In this blog, we will explore how you can create the perfect sleep […]

The Impact of Drug Pricing Coupons on Patient Access and Healthcare Costs

Drug Pricing Coupons

Pharmaceutical drugs have become an essential part of modern healthcare, improving the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. However, the high cost of prescription drugs has been a significant barrier to access for many patients. The cost of prescription drugs has increased dramatically over the past few decades, and in many cases, patients […]

MedAlliance Enrolls First US Patient into its Third FDA IDE Study: SFA SELUTION4SFA

SFA SELUTION4SFA is being conducted in over 30 centers in the US plus an additional 10 centers worldwide. The study will enroll 300 patients, with the aim of demonstrating the superiority of SELUTION SLR over balloon angioplasty (POBA). The primary efficacy endpoint is primary patency of the target lesion at 12 months and the primary safety endpoint is freedom from death at 30 days. Enrollment into the study will be complete by the end of 2023.

Are Probiotics Good For Managing Parkinson’s Disease?

Probiotics

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that causes uncontrollable or involuntary movements. It’s a debilitating condition that affects millions of people globally. Parkinson’s 101 One’s ability to move is made possible thanks to the human body’s production of a neurotransmitter known as dopamine. This comes from the substantia nigra and other parts of the […]

The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Your Daily Life

Sleep Apnea

If you’ve been newly diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may have noticed a severe dip in your quality of life. And the effects of sleep apnea don’t just spell trouble during your sleeping hours—how this sleep condition affects you beyond those precious moments of slumber is also quite extensive. When your productive hours take a […]

This Device Is Keeping Hotels Healthier

Keeping Hotels Healthier

Most hotels instill non-smoking policies or offer non-smoking rooms to maintain a healthy air quality and positive environment for all guests. But, vaping can be much harder for hotels to detect than smoking traditional cigarettes. Despite being harder to detect, e-cigarette smoke and vapor can be detrimental to the health of hotel guests, even for […]

The Power of Rapid PCR Test in Detecting COVID-19 Cases

Rapid PCR Test

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of disruption in our lives, including our health, economy, and daily routines. As the pandemic continues to evolve, healthcare experts and governments around the world are ramping up their efforts to curb the spread of the virus. One of the most effective ways to do this is through […]