Medi-Scan Inc. has emerged from stealth mode with cloud-based software that converts the data on ultrasound analog 2D grayscale images into a digital 3D high-definition (HD) format in less than two minutes. The company is currently focusing its efforts on the heart and lungs, with the aim of providing quick, point-of-service evaluation and triaging of patients with heart disease and other conditions, including COVID-19.

HONG KONG – The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is making headway with its 3D holotomography technology, which enables a more accurate and systematic way to view cell-to-cell interactions. This could be a game changer for assessing cell therapy.

KARACHI, Pakistan – Trypanophobia is a debilitating extreme fear of needles and syringes that prevents both children and adults from receiving sometimes life-saving medical care. The condition can lead patients to resist or deny simple procedures like an intravenous drip or even essential vaccinations. The condition has taken on an added significance in the fight against COVID-19 because of its impact on vaccination campaigns.