At any given time, 33 percent of patients in hospital intensive care units and 9 percent of all others are physically unable to use a standard nurse call button.

In addition, many cannot speak because of a breathing tube and/or paralysis.

This lack of communication can lead to costly common medical complications such as adverse reactions to medications, aspiration pneumonia or pressure ulcers.

CORALVILLE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Voxello, developer of communication solutions for impaired hospitalized patients, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the noddleTM, a pioneering solution that detects voluntary gestures in hospitalized patients who would otherwise be unable to communicate.

Twelve exciting emerging companies have been selected to present and compete at Partnering for Growth's Biotech Innovation Showcase on March 21st. These twelve companies represent various biotech industry sectors, including Agricultural Technology, Human Health, Animal Health and Bio Materials. 

One company will be selected and announced during the March 21st evening reception to receive a $5,000 prize, sponsored by Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, U.S. – Applied Food Sciences, Inc., an ingredient supplier specializing in botanical extracts for food, beverages and supplements, has opened a research and development center in Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. Primary goals at the center include fostering the growth of plant-based science, examining how the evolution of food fits into the current and future food supply, and how to continue feeding a growing population in a healthy way.