“To go” flu shot with the microneedle plaster
Although the STIKO recommends the annual flu vaccination for certain people, only a few use it. With the benefits of the microneedle patch, you might be able to get more vaccines for vaccination.
I do not know whether the fear of injections is actually a relevant reason that the annual flu shot is not taken by everyone to whom it is recommended. But maybe it is just annoying for many to go to the doctor extra for that. In addition, some doctors still have to collect the vaccine from the pharmacy.
Therefore, I find a vaccine patch that you can apply yourself - provided the appropriate indication - a clever idea. Another advantage is that the plaster does not have to be stored continuously refrigerated. And that the vaccination due to the microneedles should also be almost painless compared to conventional vaccination is a "nice additional benefit".
Preventicus Heardbeats = early detection Apoplex
Atrial fibrillation causes approximately 30,000 strokes each year. The German Heart Foundation therefore advises regular heart rate measurements in order to detect abnormal heartbeats such as atrial fibrillation at an early stage and have them clarified by a doctor.
The lifetime risk for atrial fibrillation is 25 percent. However, it is often not noticeable, often occurs only sporadically, and is therefore difficult to diagnose by a doctor alone. With the classic long-term ECG, only about 20 percent of all patients with sporadic atrial fibrillation are recognized.
Screening for atrial fibrillation through regular self-measurements of the heart rhythm by means of an ECG is a preventive measure for stroke prevention recommended by well-known international experts.
The Preventicus Heartbeats app, a clinically validated medical device that was developed in close collaboration with cardiologists, now enables regular recording of your own heart rhythm. The app helps to detect undetected cardiac arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation, and thus prevent strokes.
With the Preventicus Heartbeats App you can record and document your heart rhythm with your smartphone without any additional accessories and in just a few minutes.
iT-Bra = the intelligent bra for breast cancer prevention
With iTBra, Circadia Health has launched a product that I believe has the potential to support women in their monthly self-examinations. iTBra consists of two patches equipped with sensors, which are inserted into the bra cups. Are measured u. a. the temperature in the breast tissue as well as weight changes. This data is collected and transmitted anonymously to Circadia Health via smartphone. As soon as enough data is available, it is analyzed by a learning software. In the course of time, it is regularly recorded whether there are changes in the breast tissue. If desired, the results can be forwarded directly to the doctor.
Blood test for your pocket = Interesting ... with antigen-antibody reaction
Blood collection, sample preparation and test strips are integrated in one device. Clicking the button first activates the micro lancet. This punctures the skin in order to collect so few drops of blood that the miniature laboratory then takes up. The blood sample is immediately prepared in the miniature laboratory and applied to a test strip. The result can then be read out using a smartphone app and used by medical specialists for diagnosis.
The process is based on lateral flow technology, also known as lateral flow assay (LFA). Lateral flow tests combine an antibody-based test system on a single test strip. They make it possible to detect various analytes within just a few minutes (antigen-antibody reaction). In addition to the quick results and easy handling, the advantages are the low costs and the high validity.HealthcareHeidi_midge medical_Bluttest
The miniature laboratory from midge medical is currently used for CRP determination. The CRP value distinguishes bacterial from viral infections. The result can support the doctor in deciding for or against giving antibiotics - without wasting time.
In the future, the miniature laboratory will also be used for testing pulmonary embolism, thrombosis, heart attack or infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV and Ebola.
Compared to conventional blood tests, the mini all-in-one system can be used flexibly. At the patient's home, in the doctor's office, in the pharmacy. It is easy to use and does practically everything on its own. As a sterile, disposable product, it can be used without additional readers and quickly delivers the digital result using the app. The mobile solution thus saves valuable time, therapy can begin immediately or unnecessary use of antibiotics can be prevented.
The examination of suspected diagnoses and common blood parameters for patients is also attractive. And it may save you having to travel far to the next doctor if the distance between doctor and patient can be bridged using telecommunications.
With regard to infectious diseases, especially in developing countries, access to life-saving diagnoses - and thus secure therapy - can be made possible. Similar to the portable ultrasound scanner, which in connection with a smartphone brings medical imaging to developing countries.