NIH to address unmet clinical needs in testing, monitoring, and treatment technologies

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raymond.macdougall

Wed, 09/20/2023 – 14:07

NIH will advance the development of home-based and point-of-care health t…

NIH to address unmet clinical needs in testing, monitoring, and treatment technologies

raymond.macdougall Wed, 09/20/2023 - 14:07

NIH will advance the development of home-based and point-of-care health technologies with awards to six technology research and development centers around the country. The centers comprise the Point of Care Technology Research Network (POCTRN) and will parlay the momentum of the original network established in 2007 by the NIBIB.

Do COVID Tests Still Work for New Variants Like EG.5 and BA.2.86?

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raymond.macdougall

Wed, 09/20/2023 – 10:52

The COVID tests that have been in use over the last few years should still work to detect …

Do COVID Tests Still Work for New Variants Like EG.5 and BA.2.86?

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raymond.macdougall Wed, 09/20/2023 - 10:52

The COVID tests that have been in use over the last few years should still work to detect new variants, assuming they aren’t expired.

Source: Health

Home tests still work to detect Covid-19, but here’s why your test may not pick up an infection

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raymond.macdougall

Wed, 09/20/2023 – 10:48

With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are o…

Home tests still work to detect Covid-19, but here’s why your test may not pick up an infection

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raymond.macdougall Wed, 09/20/2023 - 10:48

With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are once again relying on home tests to guide decisions about going to work and sending their kids to school and other activities.

Source: CNN

NIH launches $2 million prize competition to spur innovation in fetal diagnostic and monitoring technologies

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raymond.macdougall

Fri, 09/15/2023 – 13:14

The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Technology (…

NIH launches $2 million prize competition to spur innovation in fetal diagnostic and monitoring technologies

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raymond.macdougall Fri, 09/15/2023 - 13:14

The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Technology (RADx® Tech) Fetal Monitoring Challenge calls on scientists, engineers, and clinicians around the country to submit their innovative approaches and compete for prizes and additional resources to support technology development and clinical impact.

With COVID surging, here’s what you need to know about tests, treatments and vaccines

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raymond.macdougall

Fri, 09/08/2023 – 10:51

Recent weeks have brought a rise in COVID-19 cases across the city, ret…

With COVID surging, here’s what you need to know about tests, treatments and vaccines

NIBIB in the News

raymond.macdougall Fri, 09/08/2023 - 10:51

Recent weeks have brought a rise in COVID-19 cases across the city, returning many sniffling, coughing city dwellers to the days of testing, medicating and quarantining. But the infrastructure around getting help for COVID has changed since previous surges. The CDC still “strongly encourages everyone” who takes an at-home COVID test to report the results, whether it is positive or negative, and recommends doing so through MakeMyTestCount.org, a collaboration between the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health and the health-care technology company Care Evolution. Source: West Side Rag

IMAG marks 20th anniversary

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raymond.macdougall

Fri, 08/04/2023 – 12:24

The Interagency Modeling and Analysis Group (IMAG) celebrated its 20th year during the two-day annual IMAG Multiscale Modeling Co…

IMAG marks 20th anniversary

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raymond.macdougall Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:24

The Interagency Modeling and Analysis Group (IMAG) celebrated its 20th year during the two-day annual IMAG Multiscale Modeling Consortium meeting in late June at the Natcher Conference Center and via virtual attendance. Source: NIH Record.

Bioengineering to advance by collaboration and inclusion

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raymond.macdougall

Tue, 07/11/2023 – 12:25

Established by NIBIB in January, the BETA Center will serve as a hub for expert teams of technology …

Bioengineering to advance by collaboration and inclusion

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raymond.macdougall Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:25

Established by NIBIB in January, the BETA Center will serve as a hub for expert teams of technology developers at the NIH intramural program and beyond to work together to rapidly address pressing health needs. Source: NIH Catalyst

RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests

Science Highlights

raymond.macdougall

Fri, 06/30/2023 – 15:09

New recommendations from the NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) Tech Program p…

RADx Tech Program tackles design of accessible COVID-19 home tests

Science Highlights

raymond.macdougall Fri, 06/30/2023 - 15:09

New recommendations from the NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) Tech Program provide a blueprint for the design and manufacture of more accessible diagnostic tests.

Robotic Glove Lends A ‘Hand’ To Relearn Playing Piano After A Stroke

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raymond.macdougall

Fri, 06/30/2023 – 10:24

A first-of-its-kind robotic glove is lending a “hand” and providing hope to piano player…

Robotic Glove Lends A ‘Hand’ To Relearn Playing Piano After A Stroke

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raymond.macdougall Fri, 06/30/2023 - 10:24

A first-of-its-kind robotic glove is lending a “hand” and providing hope to piano players who have suffered a disabling stroke. Developed by researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, the soft robotic hand exoskeleton uses artificial intelligence to improve hand dexterity. Source: Boca Raton Tribune

NIH/NIBIB Introduces New Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration

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raymond.macdougall

Fri, 06/23/2023 – 13:57

In Late January 2023, NIBIB launched a new center designed to accelerate b…

NIH/NIBIB Introduces New Center for Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration

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raymond.macdougall Fri, 06/23/2023 - 13:57

In Late January 2023, NIBIB launched a new center designed to accelerate biomedical discovery and therapeutics, in part by pulling together expert, multidisciplinary teams from throughout NIH to quickly respond when national or global health crises strike. Source: IEEE Pulse