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designated MagicTouch AVF for the treatment of stenotic lesions of Arteriovenous Fistula ( AVF ) in the Haemodialysis management of Chronic Renal Failure . The company has been granted four other US FDA IDE approvals for its MagicTouch product portfolio for different indications . The latest IDE approval for the AVF indication is their 5th in quick succession .
The multiple haemodialysis procedures necessary for the management of chronic renal failure patients often result in repeated blockages of the arteriovenous fistula used for the procedure . MagicTouch AVF is proposed for managing such stenotic lesions of arteriovenous fistula , offering a novel approach that could potentially enhance patient outcomes in haemodialysis , a life-sustaining treatment for those with renal failure .
IIT Jodhpur researchers develop framework for smartphone assisted glucose testing device
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur researchers have created a unique system , where smartphones can be used to test glucose levels in patients to provide quick , and easy-toaccess testing results . The entire system connects a paper-based analytical device to any smartphone using an Android app , which allows for the detection of the sample for glucose ( with a concentration range of 10−40 mM ). The device comes with a lab based functionalized biodegradable paper that alters its hue based on the level and amount of glucose present . By connecting it to a smartphone , the researchers have made the entire process of tracking glucose levels even faster and more personalized .
The research was performed by the Team including Prof . Ankur Gupta , Vinay Kishnani , Nikhil Kashyap , and Shivam Shashank from the Department of Mechanical Engineering , Indian Institute of Technology , Jodhpur .
This module can be adaptable to detect other diseases by providing sample data for training and testing . For the futuristic application , the team is working on the simultaneous detection of glucose , uric acid , and lactate by utilizing different color indicators as different color codes in nonblood entities .
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BioVoiceNews | May / June 2024