Automatic Blood Smear Preparation for Reliable Malaria Diagnosis
Researchers at Cambridge and Bath universities in the UK, along with colleagues at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania, have created two devices, called autohaem, that assist in creating blood smears, a common technique for diagnosing malaria. A.....»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen detection used to save son"s life at 14,000 feet
A 14-year-old with acute altitude sickness was kept stable through the night by being monitored via an Apple Watch with blood oxygen detection.Apple Watch Series 9Apple Watches with blood oxygen detection have been banned from import to the United St.....»»
The World"s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now
On Monday, Cameroon became the first nation to establish routine childhood malaria immunizations. The race is on to give protection to as many people as possible......»»
A peek into the cooking pot: Burnt food remains document 5,000-year-old food preparation
Researchers from the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 at Kiel University (CAU) have been able to prove, in the first archaeobotanical study of burnt food residues on the surface of ceramic vessels, how varied the meals prepared in Eastern Hol.....»»
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger"s life
The Apple Watch has been credited with helping save the life of an airline passenger, using the legally-troubled blood oxygen feature.Apple Watch Blood Oxygen appThe various features of the Apple Watch have helped people in need in various ways. Howe.....»»
Apple had an update ready months ago to switch off the Apple Watch pulse oximeter
After having sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 banned in the US due to a patent dispute, Apple was able to put these models back in stores by switching off the blood oxygen feature. It was still somewhat unclear how exactly Apple was doin.....»»
Masimo CEO says Apple Watch users better off without blood oxygen feature, calls it unreliable
Apple on Thursday began selling revised models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US without the blood oxygen feature as the company faces a patent dispute with medical company Masimo. In the midst of this situation, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani.....»»
Apple Watch no longer sold with blood oxygen monitoring after patent battle loss
Apple removes Series 9, Ultra 2 patent-infringing feature to avoid import ban. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Ultra 2. (credit: Apple) Starting today, if you buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or Watch Ultra 2 it won’t be able to.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban
That was fast; the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were banned again after a short reprieve. The US Court of Appeals … The post Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban appeared first on BGR......»»
Last chance to buy Apple Watch Series 9 before the blood oxygen sensor is gone
The Apple Watch Series 9 is currently on sale with a nice big $70 discount in multiple colorways and sizes. That’s close to the all-time … The post Last chance to buy Apple Watch Series 9 before the blood oxygen sensor is gone appeared fi.....»»
How to find out if an Apple Watch Series 9 model has the blood oxygen feature available
As of today, all new and Ultra 2 models sold by Apple do not support the blood oxygen feature. This is due to an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo. But if you are buying an Apple Watch from eBay or a third-party retailer right now, how do you know.....»»
Apple says it will begin selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature tomorrow
Earlier today, a US appeals court rejected Apple’s request to pause the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ban as the company appeals an ITC ruling that the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masim.....»»
Apple to sell Apple Watch with blood oxygen detection removed to bypass ITC import ban
After Apple's failed bid to keep selling Apple Watch models with blood oxygen detection during an appeal process, the company will simply sell the affected models with the feature removed.Apple Watch Series 9Masimo and Apple are locked in a legal bat.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with blood oxygen features will be banned from sale in the United States again, effective 5:00 pm ET on January 18, 2024. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Apple’s reques.....»»
Starlink Community Gateways boast 10 Gbps speeds from space – but it costs millions
Starlink is obviously the leading company in the world when it comes to providing reliable internet connectivity from space. The SpaceX company is now moving … The post Starlink Community Gateways boast 10 Gbps speeds from space – but it.....»»
Wing Security unveils automated protection against AI-SaaS risks
Wing Security unveils an automatic advanced approach to counter the evolving risks of Intellectual Property (IP) and data leakage into GenAI applications. Amidst the growing adoption of GenAI, and the many SaaS applications powered by GenAI, Wing bri.....»»
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple preps update should patent-infringing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 be banned again. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9. (credit: Apple) Apple has developed a backup plan for if the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are.....»»
Chemists find potential new drug for photodynamic cancer therapy
A modern alternative to chemotherapy and radiotherapy is photodynamic therapy. It is used to treat cancer, skin diseases, and infectious diseases. The essence of the method is that light-sensitive substances are introduced into the blood, which accum.....»»
Apple to drop blood oxygen tool from Apple Watches to avoid import ban
Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that could help it to avoid an import ban caused by a patent dispute with a California tech firm......»»
Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U]
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor. In a fili.....»»
Apple"s stripping out blood oxygen sensing from Apple Watch enough to skirt import ban
Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»