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AIT Telehealth platform provides basis for Covid19 home quarantine solution
solution on request to monitor their health status at home. With the support of this telehealth system, health data is monitored by a team from MedUni Innsbruck in order to quickly identify a significant [...] telemedicine solution is based on the AIT Telehealth Platform of the Digital Health Information Systems Competence Unit of the Center for Health & Bioresources. According to ORF, Gerhard Pölzl, the [...] efficient way to cope with the current Covid19 situation. Positively tested patients can use the system "With an ear or skin sensor and a mobile phone app, the patient's data is transmitted to a
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AIT Digital Health Team at the Austrian Health Forum 2024
various players in the healthcare system in Austria. The aim of the forum is to develop innovative solutions for current and future challenges in the healthcare system through interdisciplinary dialogue [...] of accurate data for healthcare communication. The AIT experts in the Digital Health Innovation Systems Competence Unit develop innovative technologies and solutions that improve the efficiency and quality [...] as the AHF, the AIT makes a significant contribution to the further development of the healthcare system. Digital Health Community In 2025, dHealth will take place from 6-7 May and will also be co-organised
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AIT expert Stefan Orter presents cardiovascular study at The Physiological Society
using automatable systems and algorithms. Stefan Orter, from the blood pressure analysis group of HSA, explains: "In the study, weightlessness or deconditioning of the cardiovascular system was simulated over [...] The cardiovascular system is one of the most critical issues during long space journeys, such as those needed to reach Mars. In an elaborate study together with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the [...] most frequent cause of death in Austria in 2021 and a challenge for the patients and the health care system. The experts of the Competence Unit Medical Signal Analysis (HSA) of the Center for Health &
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British Ambassador visits AIT at the Technopol Wiener Neustadt
SARS-CoV-2 virus and the resulting disease affects not only the respiratory system but also, and above all, the cardiovascular system. A research team around the pulse wave specialist Siegfried Wassertheurer [...] location Wiener Neustadt, whereby his special interest was focused on the Competence Unit Biomedical Systems (HBS) of the AIT. In the past, HBS has already conducted research in the field of pulse wave analysis [...] and to increase its international visibility". Manfred Bammer, Head of Competence Unit Biomedical Systems: "In order to make such outstanding successes possible, years of continuity in R&D topics is
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Biomedical Systems - Stefan Orter takes 3rd place at the 2020 Artery Poster Award
23-24. Out of 68 submitted posters, Stefan Orter, Center for Health & Bioresources - Biomedical Systems (HBS), won third place with his topic: "The Progression of Left Ventricular Ejection Time in Simulated [...] Technology Experience under the coordination of Bernhard Hametner (HBS). Diseases of the cardiovascular system are still the most frequent cause of death today. Thanks to its expertise and AIT's patented pulse [...] investigate the effects and long-term consequences of an infection with Covid-19 on the arterial system. 2020 Artery Poster Award winner: http://www.arterysociety.org/our-activities-2/awards/poster-awards/
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Microbiome Workshop in the EU Parliament with Angela Sessitsch
. "Our growing understanding of the interconnectedness of microbiomes in environmental and food systems suggests that microbiome innovations have the potential to improve the sustainable production of [...] exactly are microbiomes? Microbial communities, i.e. microbiomes, determine virtually every living system on Earth, impacting the quality of soils, water, air, plants, food, feed, animal and human health [...] health, and climate. Scientists are striving for discoveries in microbiology and microbial systems around the globe. Many exciting microbiome-related innovations can be expected with significant contributions
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AIT pulse wave technology in the Innovation Corner of the Vienna Museum of Technology
been used in two projects on the International Space Station ISS, can analyse the cardiovascular system more accurately than conventional cuff measurements. The ‘smartPWA’ device derived from this also [...] successfully used in cardiovascular diagnostics on Earth since 2009. Understanding the cardiovascular system The pulse wave technology, developed by the AIT Centre for Health and Bioresources in Lower Austria [...] This technology measures arterial stiffness and enables precise insights into the cardiovascular system with a simple upper arm cuff measurement, i.e. without the otherwise necessary invasive examination
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HerzMobil: Improving Quality of Life through Integrated Care for Heart Failure Patients
into the ELGA (Electronic Health Record) system opens up additional opportunities for seamless collaboration between the various players in the healthcare system. With access to comprehensive medical data [...] patients. Representatives from almost all provinces met with experts from the Austrian healthcare system to discuss the latest results of the HerzMobil program as well as future technological innovations [...] Telemedicine and telecare solutions play an important role in the further development of the healthcare system.
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New publication on SARS-Cov-2 and the blood-brain barrier
infection. There are numerous reports linking SARS-CoV-2 infection and effects on the human neurological system in COVID-19. However, exactly how these neurological symptoms are caused remains unclear. These problems [...] related to but not directly caused by the immune response to the infection, or be the result of systemic infection. The question of how the virus affects humans has been investigated by Hamburg research [...] entire SARS-CoV-2 virus cross the blood-brain barrier and could thus be found in the central nervous system (CNS). SARS-CoV-2 RNA and proteins have been detected in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid after
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Join us for the first Vascular Ageing Awareness Day, June 06, 2021!
and the Artery Society. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of the cardiovascular system to improve people's health. The theme of the day is "physical activity." Here's how you can participate: [...] COST countries. Christopher Mayer and Bernhard Hametner, experts of the Competence Unit Biomedical Systems of the Center for Health & Bioresources, were two of the main initiators of the network and are
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Telehealth Solution developed by AIT goes international
state of health. "Together with Telbiomed, we have succeeded in bringing AIT technology into the care system in Tyrol and Styria. With Siemens Healthineers, we have gained a globally recognized partner in the [...] care of people with unclear COVID-19 status for health authorities and medical professionals. The system is currently being prepared for use in Tyrol and, together with Telbiomed and Siemens Healthineers
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The potential of microbiomes - helpers for environment and health
. "Our growing understanding of the interconnectedness of microbiomes in environmental and food systems suggests that microbiome innovations have the potential to improve the sustainable production of [...] acceptance, and legal and ethical guidelines to responsibly introduce the innovations into production systems." Progress is already being made in some of these areas: for example, the MicrobiomeSupport project [...] stakeholders to develop a shared strategic research and innovation agenda for microbiomes in food systems. Press Release: https://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS_20210128_OTS0259/das-potenzial-der-mikr
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Telemedicine in Austria's Future: Insight at the Health Policy Forum
Herbek opened the forum - Anton Dunzendorfer, Head of Competence Unit Digital Health Information Systems of the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources, was invited to speak about the state and future of [...] healthcare. Dunzendorfer explained "the integration of telemedicine into the Austrian healthcare system can not only be an answer to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the demographic d
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Detecting epileptic brain activity in children with AI algorithms.
in the amount of 500,000 euros to develop a decision support system for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in young patients. This system is based on AI-based algorithms and will automatically detect [...] diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsy. „In the project, we will develop a decision support system that is specifically tailored to children and adolescents with epilepsy. By using Deep Neural Networks [...] "This not only helps patients and their families, but also reduces the burden on the healthcare system, which has to deal with the consequences of delayed epilepsy diagnoses." The future of childhood
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dHealth Pulse #6: Transformed Health and Social Systems
moderate the topic "Challenges, solutions and standards for managing transformed health and social care systems", these will be discussed by Prof. Dr. Bernd Blobel. Blobel is a retired professor of medical informatics [...] to 5P medicine. Knowledge representation and knowledge management Architectural, philosophical, systems theory, linguistic, and ontological challenges for modeling health ecosystems and the associated
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AIT Digital Health Team at the Austrian Health Forum 2021
Austrian Health Forum (AHF) is an important Austrian network of established players in the health system, from science and practice, from industry and care, supported by ministries , doctors and pharmacists [...] of the AHF is "How do we use the opportunities of digitalisation and open up the Austrian health system for innovations quickly and sustainably right now?" The excitement and enthusiasm at one of the first [...] Rzepka, expert for digital solutions in the telehealth sector in the Digital Health Information Systems Competence Unit: "One of these highlights is the telemonitoring episode report, which is currently
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Please breathe deeply - New AIT device for lowering blood pressure
The user-friendly system can therefore help patients to lower their blood pressure in a self-managed and app-based manner. In order to investigate longer-term effects, the AIT system will be used in studies [...] r Diagnostics team led by pulse wave expert Siegfried Wassertheurer, Competence Unit Biomedical Systems at the Center for Health & Bioresources, has found a solution to this problem: A pulse wave measuring
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AIT Health topics at digital Pharmig event
development in "Molecular Diagnostics" (headed by Martin Jung) and in "Digital Health Information Systems" (Anton Dunzendorfer) formed the speakers part of the event. In keynote speeches, Martin Jung presented [...] presented the topic of "Minimally invasive diagnostics: biomarkers, biosensors and point-of-care systems for future decentralized and quantitative analytics", followed by Anton Dunzendorfer with the topic
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EU project ChipScope has developed new form of optical microscopy
experts contributed their expertise and developed a microfluidic sample handling system for this purpose, in which a fine system of channels was integrated into a polymer matrix. This enables the sample to [...] Unit Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Health & Bioresources, have developed a sample handling system that transports the samples to the desired target position and supplies the cells seeded in the
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5 recommendations to strengthening applied healthcare research for innovation and impact in Europe
RTOs as key players in the innovation system contributes to closing the innovation gap and improves the competitiveness and sustainability of our healthcare systems." Here is the full position name: https://www