Four cool and unique breathalyzer applications
There are many uses for breathalyzer technology these days: diagonstics, weight loss, smoking cessation and more. These are four unique applications for this technology.
A breathalyzer that detects diseases like TB, hospital-acquired pneumonia gets funded
Seems these days as though breath analysis startups are all the rage – creating diagnostics that provide quick-turnover disease diagnosis. They’re primarily targeted to the public health set – allowing frontline health workers diagnose disease quickly can help expedite intervention time. New Mexico startup Avisa Pharma is developing a breath-based diagnostic that can rapidly detect […]
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
A breathalyzer for hospital-acquired infection
Wisconsin startup Isomark has developed a breath-based test that can detect infection within two hours of its onset. The patented concept has wide-reaching applications – for instance, it’s proposed developing a smart neonatal incubator that’s constantly checking a preemie’s breath for signs of sepsis. The company has received $2.2 million now in NIH-backed SBIR grants; the […]