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Portable Assay Offers Rapid, Low-Cost TB Diagnoses

Physician's Weekly

Researchers have engineered a portable “lab‑in‑tube” (LIT) assay that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) DNA directly from blood, saliva, or sputum in less than 60 minutes at a relatively low cost, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

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AI analyzes chest radiographs to quickly shortlist potential matches in forensic cases

Medical Xpress

An interdisciplinary team comprising faculty and doctoral students from the Department of Anthropology and Computer Science and Engineering has found a way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help forensic anthropologists identify individuals faster and more efficiently.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Your retreat includes: Daily spa treatments and gourmet meals delivered to your hot tub A personalized business launch plan: from fee structure to client contracts Search-engine-optimized website copy and marketing strategy 20 hours of bonus Live Your Dream Fast Track training —free!

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FDA Releases Final Guidance on Use of Digital Health Technologies for Remote Data Acquisition in Clinical Investigations

FDA Law Blog

Considerations for design of usability evaluation are provided as well as a statement that the principles in the FDA’s guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices may be helpful in designing appropriate usability evaluations for DHTs.

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OTAT Becomes the Office of Therapeutic Products (OTP) and Kicks off Town Hall Series – They appear to be tired of writing the same “Complete Response” Letters

FDA Law Blog

The standard practice is for FDA to engage with companies on an individual basis through formal meetings and deliver directed feedback to specific sponsor questions. OTP has spent years communicating industry-wide problems on an individual basis. OTP recognized that this strategy may not be possible for all products (e.g.,

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss. And honestly in undergrad I was like, “Engineering is really hard. How to screen for hearing loss.

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