Mechanical engineering associate professor Jiangtao Cheng and electrical and computer engineering assistant professor Wei Zhou have developed an ultrasensitive biosensing method that could dramatically shorten the amount of time required to verify the presence of the COVID-19 virus in a sample. Their peer-reviewed research was published in ACS Nano on June 29. There’s significant room to improve […]
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While there’s not much fun in the lockdowns and restrictions that have been become our lives these past several months, the tech space has certainly seen plenty of exciting innovation, including countless companies adjusting their efforts to help combat the COVID-19 virus. It’s included new sanitization, distancing, screening and monitoring, and other health and safety […]
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As the U.S. continues to see huge increases in confirmed COVID-19 cases and is now closing in on the 4 million mark, it’s clear some things aren’t working. Part of it is that people simply aren’t following guidelines and are either not wearing masks or minding distancing – or both. As a result, some states […]
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It’s been a crazy four months since COVID-19 took over the world and millions of people were suddenly forced into unfamiliar teleworking scenarios. For those who had already been working at home at least partially, the transition was probably not as challenging – hopefully, they had already worked out any tech or process kinks. By […]
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With the U.S. continuing to set new highs for COVID-19 cases, it’s getting harder and harder for businesses to manage their workplaces and provide safe environments. The problem is, if they don’t, they risk losing significant portions of their workforces to illness. Fortunately, there are many new COVID-19 health and safety solutions that have hit […]
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If you happened to get on a plane in the few years after 9/11, you likely recall the bomb-sniffing dogs at check-in areas and gates – or in many other buildings, for that matter. You can still see them in many airports, especially with many international flights. Why? Because dogs have a heightened sense of […]
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By: Laura Carabello, Principal, CPR Strategic Communications and Publisher, www.medicaltraveltoday.com and Michael Gorton, MS, JD, Teladoc founder and telemedicine thought leader Because of the social distancing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, primary care physicians have not been able to offer in-office appointments in all but the most urgent cases, putting a severe strain on […]
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Restaurants are having a lot of challenges, from getting customers into stores to ensuring safety for workers. Automation has disrupted many parts of the economy but restaurants have lagged. Sure, you can order online and fast-food operators like McDonald’s have screens where customers can place an order. But making the food itself has been a […]
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We all know the airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were people in lockdowns for three months, but even as those orders were lifted, people have been hesitant to return to any environments where they may be in close quarters with others. That said, though many are still questioning […]
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Kiosks have become increasingly popular for quick shopping needs. From the Red Box DVD and video game dispensers to the Best Buy machines seen in airports, kiosks offer a quick, simple, self-service shopping experience for many items. They have also become more prevalent in other situations as well, such as for placing deli counter orders […]
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As the world continues to adjust to the changes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of businesses are turning to tech for answers. With new health and safety guidelines driving re-opening, cleaning procedures, distancing, temperature screening, contactless interactions, and many other new policies are changing the way we interact with different brands. For the restaurant […]
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The coronavirus pandemic introduced myriad challenges for healthcare providers. From call centers and specialty care, to the ER and pediatrics, operations are experiencing a transition. In order to support the shift, caregivers are turning to the cloud. PM Pediatrics announced the selection of RingCentral’s cloud communications solution to address the new demands COVID-19. The specialized pediatric […]
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – and new wave of cases in many states – businesses, schools, and other organizations continue to struggle to create safe environments for their workers, students, customers, and guests. At one point, there seemed to be hope that many businesses would be able to operate somewhat normally, but it now […]
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We’re now four months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., with no end in sight, considering several states have hit new highs for daily confirmed cases recently. Florida has the dubious honor of setting a new mark for the country. Sure, we are testing more, but that only means we know more about the […]
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Maven Wave has deployed telehealth services that support HIPAA compliance through integration between the Google Meet video chat platform and the Epic electronic medical records software. Due to the soaring demand for secure telehealth services amid COVID-19, Maven Wave reportedly designed this secure integration for Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a regional health system based in […]
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With the coronavirus looking like it’s going to be part of our world for some time – especially considering the recent spikes in states like Florida, which just set a new single-day high for confirmed cases in the country – PPE is going to continue to be in high demand. Everyone will need to wear […]
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Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation – contactless pouring from a smartphone – as the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the foodservice industry and consumer behavior overall. “All Coca-Cola beverage dispensers are safe with recommended care and cleaning,” said Chris Hellmann, vice president and general manager, Coca-Cola Freestyle. “But given these uncertain […]
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Social distancing and contact tracing are both crucially important when companies start to reopen safely. This past week Las vegas closed down its bars after recently reopening many of its businesses. It’s possible if social distancing was better adhered to, they would have not needed to close down. Enter Polte – they have a new […]
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With the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country, business should be more vigilant than ever about making sure their workplaces are safe and don’t pose a risk. That means making sure offices and other workspaces and common areas are properly cleaned and disinfected, but it also means taking steps to make sure employees […]
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One of the questions that’s been asked repeatedly is, how effective are conventional facemasks against COVID-19? While there are varying opinions as to exactly how effective they are, general consensus is, while they may be slightly effective for the wearer, they are more effective for inhibiting the spread of the virus. Recent reports, though, claim […]
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