Covidien is determining whether an oximetry sensor is properly positioned
Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic located in Mansfield MA, is developing methods for determining whether a regional oximetry sensor is properly positioned on a subject.
The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is conducting a trial of two experimental vaccines
The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is developing a method for assessing a neuropsychiatric condition, such as risk of suicide or risk of committing a harmful act, of a patient using biomarker data.As part of the…
Aleva Neurotherapeutics electrically stimulating autoimmune diseases
Aleva Neurotherapeutics, located in Switzerland, is developing techniques using electrical stimulation for treating autoimmune diseases by means of an implantable pulse generator and electrodes.
Ablacon is detecting the sources of cardiac rhythm disorders
Ablacon, located in Switzerland, is developing systems for detecting the locations of sources of cardiac rhythm disorders in patients' hearts.
GW Pharma Stock Up 46% in January
GW Pharmaceuticals Stock Up 46.6% in January 2019 likely due to the increased eagerness surrounding the cannabis industry.
Librede scaling up cannabinoid brewery
San Diego biotechnology company Librede has patented a novel way to produce cannabinoids from yeast that is economically and environmentally sustainable. The NIH awarded over $1.4 million Phase II Small Business Innovative Research Grant…
Tikun Olam closes on $7M funding
Tikun Olam USA closed on a $7,000,000 offering of 6% convertible promissory notes in March 2018 to be matured by March 2019. The raised capital will go towards expanding R&D and creating a stronger IP portfolio, along with funding…
Johnson Matthey synthesizing ultra-pure CBD
Johnson Matthey released in September 2018 that they have developed a patented method to synthesize ultra-pure cannabidiol to assist companies in the development of novel treatments and medications.
Lunatech going bonkers with vaporizers
Lunatech is deeply involved in the development of cannabis delivery devices, especially vaporizers. They have a total of 108 patent and application documents in our "Devices" section of the Cannabis and Hemp sector.
Imbue creates THC-puccino
Imbue, a private New York company, has been issued two patents related to the infusion of cannabinoids, especially THC, into coffee products.
Pivot Pharma scores ERS Holdings
Pivot Pharma fully acquired California-based ERS Holdings, LLC to monetize their IP in February 2018. ERS has patents for a cannabis oil to powder transformation technology called Ready-To-Infuse-Cannabis (RTIC) which has already received…
Treatment Protocol System with Oral Hygiene Device and Related Methods
Winter Lion Healthcare Instruments, located in Winter Park FL, is developing a treatment protocol system with oral hygiene devices that detect and control pH levels.
System and Method for Detecting Therapeutic Agents to Monitor Adherence to a Treatment Regimen
UrSure, located in Boston MA, is developing a system for detecting a metabolite related to a NRTI in a biological sample to monitor adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Analysis of Cardiac Rhythm Using RR Interval Characterization
Researchers at the University of Virginia are developing a method for analyzing cardiac rhythms based on calculations of entropy and moments of interbeat intervals.
Non-Invasive Systems and Methods to Detect Cortical Spreading Depression for the Detection and Assessment of Brain Injury and Concussion
SciencePlusPlease, located in Pittsburgh PA, is developing non-invasive systems to detect cortical spreading depression for the detection and assessment of brain injury and concussion.
Mesh Network Personal Emergency Response Appliance
Philips is developing a system for monitoring a user's activity over time.Philips announced on 2/11/2019 its connected care technology to help drive precision diagnosis, suggested treatment and follow-up, at the 2019 Healthcare Information…
Apparatus, System, and Method for Monitoring Physiological Signs
ResMed Sensor Technologies, located in San Diego CA, is developing a system for monitoring the motion, breathing, heart rate, and sleep state of subjects.ResMed expanded its AirFit mask portfolio with the introduction of its first…
Review – Systems and Methods for Analyzing Health Care Data to Improve Billing and Decision Processes
RDF Technology, a startup in New Orleans LA, is developing a system for analyzing a patient's malnutrition data to improve decision processes.
Autism diagnosis
Researchers at Harvard are developing a computer system for enhancing diagnosis of disorders , such as autism, by applying artificial intelligence and without compromising accuracy.
Pupillometry and Sensor Fusion for Monitoring and Predicting a Vehicle Operator’s Condition
Panasonic is developing a system for monitoring a driver's level of distraction, cardiac health, and other physical conditions.
NX Prenatal and Milu Labs in strategic Asian collaboration
NX Prenatal announced on 1/16/2019 that it had entered into a strategic collaboration with Milu Labs, whose mission is to become the leading diagnostics company in Asia with a focus on maternal fetal medicine and women's health.NX…
Sensor Systems, Devices, and Methods for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Medtronic, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is developing sensor systems that utilize electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for continuous glucose monitoring. Medtronic recently secured expanded approval from the FDA for its…
Health insurers, PNC Bank, IBM launch blockchain collaboration
A group of leading health insurers including Aetna, now owned by CVS Health, launched a collaboration with PNC Bank and IBM to design a blockchain healthcare network that will improve transparency and interoperability…
Systems, Devices, and Methods for Executing a Digital Audiogram
Listening Applications, located in Israel, is developing systems for executing a digital audiogram via a device such as a mobile phone.
Review – Technologies for Emotion Prediction Based on Breathing Patterns, Methods and Apparatus for Identifying Food Chewed and/or Beverage Drank, and Methods and Apparatus for Identifying Breathing Patterns
Intel is developing methods for emotion prediction based on breathing patterns. In another invention, Intel is using a wearable device to identify food chewed and/or beverage drank.
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