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Blood Biomarker Diagnostic Kit for Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition that causes repeated, severe vomiting in some people who use cannabis regularly. It’s becoming more common, but doctors often struggle to diagnose it because its symptoms mimic other illnesses. Today, CHS is diagnosed by ruling out other causes—often leading to delays and unnecessary...
Published: 7/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Meltzer, Timothy McCaffrey
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > Biomarkers, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics > In Vitro Dx
GuideGuard: A Safety Innovation to Prevent Guidewire Retention
Guidewire retention is preventable yet serious complication in procedures such as central venous catheterization, with over 2,500 cases reported annually in the U.S. These incidents often require surgical retrieval and are associated with a 20% mortality rate. Guidewire retention typically occurs due to a lapse in procedural vigilance—often when...
Published: 7/28/2025   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Meltzer, Aditya Loganathan, Daniel Shpigel
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Cardiology