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Technology
FDA Clears FreeStyle Libre 2 App to Monitor Glucose Levels
By scanning the glucose sensor with the app, users will be able to receive their current glucose level, trend arrow, and glucose history.
EHR Use Varies Across Primary Care Specialties
Pediatric clinicians spend less total and after-hours time versus general medicine and family medicine clinicians
Hand-Held ECG Device Cleared for Measurement of QTc Interval
AliveCor is also offering a service called InstantQT™ to assist in measuring QT intervals through an FDA-cleared, ECG processing software.
Study Compares Remote Electrical Neuromodulation to Migraine Meds in Adolescents
Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation device approved for the acute treatment of episodic or chronic migraine in patients 12 years of age and older.
FDA Clears Wearable, Wireless Thermometer for Prescription, OTC Use
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Radius Tº, a wearable, wireless thermometer to measure body temperature for both prescription and over-the-counter use in individuals 5 years of age and older.
Bluetooth Is Useful, Ubiquitous, and an Invitation to Hackers
Bluetooth is potentially susceptible to attack because it allows different devices to communicate over the air, according to a cybersecurity expert.
First-of-its-Kind Deep Brain Stimulation Directional Lead Approved
The system works with Medtronic’s Percept™ PC Neurostimulator.
FDA Clears AI-Based Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The approval was based on safety and efficacy data from a study that included 425 patients 18 months through 5 years of age.
FDA: Consumer Electronics May Impact Implanted Medical Devices
The FDA is advising patients with implanted medical devices to consider keeping consumer electronics at least 6 inches away from the implanted medical device.
