Top 10 biomedical innovations of 2021

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Here are the breakthroughs and advances that, thanks to the careful consideration of our panel of independent judges, have won a spot in our annual Top 10 Innovations competition.

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5. Q Bio Gemini and Mark I

The Gemini platform and Mark I scanner by Q Bio were introduced in April 2021 as a way to monitor patient health more comprehensively than has previously been possible in healthcare. Although it is not yet widely available, the company is rolling it out with a limited number of patients and doctors as part of a pilot program.

The Mark I prototype scans the entire body with the patient sitting, standing, or lying down, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which creates high quality images without radiation—unlike X-rays, computer tomography (CT), or positron emission tomography (PET)…. The imaging information is uploaded to the Gemini platform, along with medical records, genetics data, and traditionally acquired tests of blood, urine, saliva, and vital signs.

9. Cardea Bio CRISPR-SNP-Chip

Cardea Bio’s CRISPR-SNP-Chip is the first device capable of detecting single base differences in DNA without generating millions of copies of the DNA first. “We can do DNA tests without the need of a DNA lab,” explains Cardea CEO Michael Heltzen.

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