Posts by John Keane
EMS World: How a Simple Headset Can Solve the Triage Problem in Stroke
In an article published by EMS World back in June of 2021, it was postulated that MindRhythm’s rapid, disposable, noninvasive Harmony headset could detect Large Vessel Occlusion strokes in the field. At the time, MindRhythm had preliminary, hospital-based data suggesting the device could accurately identify LVO strokes. However, the company felt strongly that it was important to…
Read MoreAnnouncing MindRhythm’s $5m Seed Funding Round
We have some exciting news to share at MindRhythm today: we’ve closed our $5 million seed round! This is an important milestone for the company and sets us up strongly for success.
Read MoreDiscussing MindRhythm with the Mastering Medical Device Podcast
I recently had an engaging conversation with Pat Kothe, host of the Mastering Medical Device podcast, about my background, MindRhythm’s mission, and what lies ahead for the company. I’ve summarized some of what we discussed below, but I invite you to take a listen to the episode on the podcast’s website, via Apple Podcasts, on…
Read MoreMindRhythm Expands Prehospital Trial on Stroke Triage to Henry Ford Hospital
MindRhythm, a medical technology company focused on preventing neurological injury in stroke, today announced the expansion of its multicenter trial to Detroit-based Henry Ford Hospital, the flagship hospital of Henry Ford Health System. The trial – based out of Wayne State University and in partnership with Detroit Receiving Hospital, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and Ascension St. John Hospital – started enrolling in April and now has active enrollees at Henry Ford Hospital.
Read MoreEMS World: Can a Simple Headset Detect LVO Strokes in the Field?
At the American Stroke Association’s 2015 International Stroke Conference, researchers declared that, based on overwhelming evidence, mechanical thrombectomy should be standard of care in the treatment of all large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke patients. For the first time in history, patients experiencing one of the most debilitating types of strokes had a treatment option that…
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