The First 3D-Printed Drug Clinical Trial In Europe In Pediatrics – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

Medicines come in semi-solid and chewable forms and are personalized to each child based on their weight and clinical characteristics We are excited to announce the launch of [the world's first PhD program in the field of medical futurism]( now open to receiving applications. This groundbreaking program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to explore the future of healthcare and medicine. Students will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, as well as explore the social and ethical implications of emerging medical technologies. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [FIRST 3D-PRINTED PEDIATRIC MEDICINE TRIALS TO BEGIN IN EUROPE]( A hospital in Spain is launching a clinical trial, the first of its kind, to test the efficacy, tolerability, and acceptance of a drug produced for children using a 3D printer. "The 3D printer used for the study produces medicines in semi-solid and chewable forms, which are personalized to each child based on their weight and clinical characteristics." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? This is a significant step towards personalised medicine and a major milestone for the medical 3D printing industry. [5 BEST PRACTICES TO BUILD A FUTURE-READY DIGITAL HEALTH COMPANY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Some estimate that 90% of digital health startups will go bust or be ‘acqui-hired’ within a few years of being founded. If digital health represents the future of medicine and healthcare, it is important to understand why this is the case. We decided to explore the anatomy of a good digital health company and found 5 common features. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Thinking along these lines will help you discern digital health companies and services that are worth your while from those that aren’t. [WELCOME TO THE NEW COURSE BY THE MEDICAL FUTURIST!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- We have just launched our new online course - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence In Medicine And Healthcare - after almost a year of work, covering everything you need to know about the upcoming AI revolution. The first reviews have already arrived, and they really made my heart sing! You can read about the curriculum [in this article]( and it was also the topic of a live Q&A recently, if interested, [the recording is here](. The first 1.5 chapters are available for free, so you can give it a go and decide whether you wanted to dive deeper. [ENROL HERE]( [GE HEALTHCARE AGREES TO BUY AI IMAGING FIRM CAPTION HEALTH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- GE HealthCare just acquired Caption Health which makes AI applications to interpret ultrasound exams. We featured Caption Health in our Top 100 Digital Health and AI companies list in 2022. "The acquisition creates an opportunity to pair Caption’s software with GE HealthCare’s ultrasound devices, which the companies say can help detect disease earlier and deliver more precise diagnoses." [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? IBM left a gap by selling Watson in the healthcare/AI scene, and it seems GE Healthcare aims to fill it in. [SUNRISE'S SLEEP APNEA DETECTION TOOL RECEIVES FDA 510(K) CLEARANCE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- "Belgian sleep-focused digital health startup Sunrise received FDA 510(k) clearance for its home sleep apnea test that's placed on a user's chin at night. The test utilizes a sensor that analyzes bio-signals from mandibular jaw movements, which can help calculate respiratory disturbance often found in sleep apnea patients. It also evaluates airflow and oximetry during sleep. An AI-enabled app analyzes the data, which users can share with a healthcare provider via an online portal. " [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Earlier, patients used a device and brought it every few months to their doctors where they could check the data. Now technologies like this one share data with patients, following the only right path forward. [TESTING A WIRELESS WEARABLE GLUCOSE SENSOR – FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 REVIEW]( --------------------------------------------------------------- I had been yearning to try continuous glucose monitoring for two reasons. First, I wanted to go through the process to have first-hand experience with how these tools can help patients living with diabetes. Second, I was also interested to see if I can learn new insights regarding my lifestyle, especially my diet, and determine whether such tools can help a health-conscious person fine-tune their habits. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Here's a breakthrough medical technology, and regulatory hurdles can force you to become a hacker if you want to benefit from it. [INHALABLE POWDER COULD SHIELD LUNGS FROM COVID]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Researchers now developed an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion. It has only been proven in studies with mice and non-human primates, but clinical trials could come soon too." "The powder, called Spherical Hydrogel Inhalation for Enhanced Lung Defense, or SHIELD, reduced infection in both mouse and non-human primate models over a 24-hour period, and can be taken repeatedly without affecting normal lung function." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? New methods can reach new customers who might have aversion to traditional injectable vaccines. 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