World's first: Personnel DNA analyzer by Spartan

To analyze your DNA in the comfort of your home, Spartan Bioscience Incorporation has announced the commercial launch of their Spartan DXTM real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) DNA analyzer.
This highly accurate DNA testing device is a ‘gold standard’ for molecular diagnostics that promises to offer DNA results in just 30 minutes or less for 4 samples at a time.
Though, it is a bit slow and expensive, since batched in contrast to mainframe-style DNA machines those are especially designed for highly-trained scientists to work on high-throughput environments and if we compare this machine with other mainframe-style DNA machines, Spartan DXTM is designed for non-batched, on-demand DNA applications in which speed and convenience is vital, whereas its applications are concerned it comprises low-throughput research experiments and non-batched testing for infectious diseases.

MiroCam: Miraculous capsule camera for Endoscopy!

With significant development in medical diagnostics and imaging, we see a lot of new products coming to health care market. Anyone who has undergone the traditional Endoscopy would vouch about the difficulty he faced while swallowing the rigid or flexible cable. This also leads to the risk of infection, harming body organs and over-sedation, etc. The wireless capsule camera has been a savior in this regard.
The cameras known by different names such as capsule camera, video pill, PillCam, EndoCapsule or Sayaka are look and size wise similar to a pill or capsule. These capsules are capable to see areas, which traditionally used endoscopes are unable to see. The capsule travels through the intestines after the patient swallows it. It’s true that it takes longer time to send images but it definitely sends better quality images.

Siemen's smallest ultrasound device improves infection diagnosis

Right diagnosis of a diseased part of body is important factor for permanent cure a patient. Am I sounding like a doctor? Yes! I am. Have a look on this portable ultra sound machine that is introduced by Siemens Medical Solutions, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry, helps the doctors to monitoring or treatment of medical conditions of diseased body.

Bluetooth heart monitor: Boon to assist almost 22 million people from heart failure

The new life-saving device that can emerge as godsend for all the heart patients called Bluetooth heart monitor. Developed by scientists from India this avant-garde device measures electrical signal from the heart, analyse them to produce an electrocardiogram (ECG), and thereafter sends an alert together with the ECG via your cell phone text message.
Periodically, the Bluetooth heart monitor records an electrocardiogram (ECG) and transmits the information via radio frequency signals to the patient’s cell phone with the help of an added analyzer circuit that checks the ECG signal for signs of imminent cardiac failure.
It is worth mentioning that this life saving device will certainly add some more breaths in around 22 million people psychologically and practically those are otherwise at intense risk of sudden heart failure.
Now with successful launch of their this life saving device developers are now also looking ahead to develop some more advanced models of this prototype that will hopefully integrate GPS and MMS messaging to enable hospitals to instantly locate anguished patients and their condition.

Instant Cold Or Hot Rechargeable Compress

Winter time isn’t exactly kind on those suffering from arthritis as well as painful joints, and some people resort to hot or cold compresses to get rid of that pain around the body when the mercury drops. Well, why not let technology step in and help you out? We’re talking about the Instant Cold Or Hot Rechargeable Compress, where this device is capable of instantly emitting cold or heat to treat muscle aches and joint pain. Boasting an aluminum head that heats to 110º F or cools to 40º F, these are ideal temperatures for thermo- and cryo-therapies. The cooling and heating process takes all of just 45 seconds, where it can then go ahead to relieve swelling or facilitate blood flow to help heal injuries. It also has another advantage since you need not be tethered to a heating pad or refreezing a cold pack. Tinier than a TV remote, it has a head that swivels 90º, letting you to easily position it against your body. There is a built-in toggle switch which changes it from heat to cold application instantly. You can use it with a quartet of AA batteries powering it, or choose to take the AC adapter route instead

Cordless Electrotherapy Pain Reliever

Are you sick and tired of taking in so much drugs into your body to soothe that pain, that you are looking for an alternative method in which it will not kill your kidneys or liver in the process? This is where the Cordless Electrotherapy Pain Relievercomes in, as this device will soothe sore muscles without having it tethered to a power outlet. Utilizing a similar technology that is employed by physical therapists, the battery powered device’s electrodes will emit low-voltage electrical pulses which stimulate muscles, help facilitate blood flow and oxygen to injuries, and reduce lactic acid, relieving muscle aches and pain. It isn’t too large to tote around either, being roughly the size of a wristwatch, allowing it to be attached anywhere on the body thanks to a reusable self-adhesive pad which can be worn under clothing while you work, or perhaps even during some light exercise sessions without hindering your movement. Boasting up to eight levels of intensity which can be easily adjusted thanks to the three-button control panel and LCD

Weight Watchers Electronic Tracker & Points Calculator

A new year means a new you, right? Well, if you want to work out the holiday excesses, then theWeight Watchers Electronic Tracker & Points Calculator will certainly come in handy. This is a unique calculator that boasts of a daily tracker that is a snap to use, letting you calculate the points values of your favorite foods in a jiffy. Perfect if your carefully planned diet plan is thrown off track because your boss invites you and the missus out for dinner at a fancy restaurant, then you can start counting all those points acquired during dinner to work them off later on. Since it sports a pretty compact form factor, you can just about carry it with you anywhere you go. The daily points tracker as mentioned earlier will let you save your daily points target while making sure you stay within the expected range. Using it is a no-brainer – just press the points key, enter the total fat grams as well as the dietary fiber grams and you’re good to go!