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Game-Changing Blood Test Delivers Swift and Accurate Pediatric Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Historically, tuberculosis tests have predominantly relied on microbiological analysis of sputum, which is mucus from the lower airways. Acquiring such samples from children is a challenging task.
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Three made-in-Telangana medical devices launched
The Industries and IT minister of Telangana, KT Rama Rao, unveiled medical devices created by local companies Huwel Lifesciences, EMPE Diagnostics, and Blue Semi.
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Lupin releases LYFE: A digital therapeutic product for comprehensive heart care
The launch of LYFE, a digital therapeutics solution, has been announced by Lupin Digital Health, a fully-owned subsidiary of the major global pharmaceutical company Lupin.
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India's first locally produced cervical cancer vaccine released
The Serum Institute of India (SII) debuted CERVAVAC, the nation's first locally made quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (qHPV) vaccine, to mark National Girl Child Day and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
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Dual test kit launched for COVID-19 & Influenza A+B
2San, a UK-based healthcare products and solutions brand, has launched a dual test kit for SARS Cov-2, and Influenza A and Influenza B.
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Cipla launches new diagnostic device for faster results
Cipla has launched a new diagnostic device, Cippoint, to test diabetes, infectious diseases, cardiac markers, thyroid function, and other conditions.
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Abbott launches new TAVI system in India
Abbott has announced the availability of Navitor, its next-generation transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) system, in India for people with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme surgical risk.
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ICMR's iDrone initiative successfully completes trial run of blood bag delivery
In distant areas of Manipur and Nagaland, ICMR has successfully delivered medical supplies, vaccines, and medications as a pioneer in the use of drones in healthcare. Blood will be delivered via drones, which will speed up domestic last-mile deliveries.
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The Pulse Oximeter Bias
Despite its importance in making major clinical decisions, several studies since its invention in 1974 have suggested a major drawback in how it measures oxygen levels in people of color. But the pandemic brought the problem to the forefront. The pulse oximeter showed inaccurate readings in people with dark skin tones.
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