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Image: The model long-term care apartment used in the study and the ceiling mounted FMCW radar (Photo courtesy UW).

Electromagnetic Radar Monitors Human Vital Signs

A frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar system can wirelessly monitor patients’ vital signs at home, claims a new study. Read more
14 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: New research advises that attempts at improving emergency surgery quality should be done slowly (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Improving Emergency Surgery Quality Shows No Survival Benefit

A new study finds that a care pathway quality improvement (QI) program for patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery has no effective benefit. Read more
13 May 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study claims blood thinners can reduce potential cardiovascular dangers in HF patients (Photo courtesy of Fotolia).

Blood Thinners Significantly Reduce Heart Failure Sequel Risk

Using blood thinners in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), or irregular heart rhythms can reduce the risk of subsequent thromboembolic events, claims a new study. Read more
13 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: A new study claims sepsis causes sugar to enter the brain and affect cognition and memory (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Sugar in Brain Impacts Post-Sepsis Cognitive Function

The loss of cognitive function and mental aging associated with septic shock is caused by circulating heparin oligosaccharides targeting the hippocampus, claims a new study. Read more
09 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: PDO sutures assist minimally invasive esthetic repairs (Photo courtesy of Croma).

Minimally Invasive PDO Sutures Benefit Skin Elevation

Minimally invasive polydioxanone (PDO) sutures help skin become firmer and tighter by promoting new connective tissue build up. Read more
08 May 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: New research claims that normalizing blood pressure in older people could place them at risk (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock).

Normalizing BP in Octogenarians Could Raise Mortality

Pharmacologically normalizing blood pressure (BP) is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality for older adults, according to a new study. Read more
08 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The TransPyloric shuttle (TPS) slows down food passage through the GI tract (Photo courtesy of BAROnova).

Endoscopic Shuttle Insert Delays Gastric Emptying

An innovative device provides a non-surgical weight loss solution for adult individuals suffering from obesity. Read more
07 May 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study shows most heart attack patients do not need ICU care (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

ICU Care Not Needed by Majority of Heart Attack Patients

Most patients who undergo ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are at relatively low risk of developing a complication requiring intensive care unit (ICU) attention, according to a new study. Read more
07 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The LOTUS Edge aortic valve system (Photo courtesy of Boston Scientific).

Aortic Valve System Minimizes Paravalvular Leakage

A new transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for patients with severe stenosis offers controlled delivery and repositionability. Read more
06 May 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The Carillon Mitral Contour System in-situ (Photo courtesy Cardiac Dimensions).

Contour System Reduces Functional Mitral Regurgitation

An innovative device treats the primary cause of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) by reshaping the anatomy and improving the function of the mitral valve. Read more
06 May 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The global operating room equipment market, expected to reach US 48 billion by 2026, is being driven primarily by technological developments in the industry (Photo courtesy of MJHF).

Global OR Equipment Market to Reach USD 48 Billion by 2026

The global operating room equipment market was valued at USD 28.91 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5. Read more
03 May 2019 | Business
Image: Providing electrical stimulation to the forehead can reduce ADHD symptoms (Photo courtesy of NeuroSigma).

Adhesive Neurostimulation Device Helps Treat ADHD

A novel external trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) system offers a non-pharmacological option for pediatric attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD patients. Read more
02 May 2019 | Patient Care

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AI Places Confidential Health Information at Risk

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as those incorporated into activity trackers, smartphones, and smartwatches, can threaten the privacy of personal health data.... Read more

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Image: The GPAP attaches to the epicardium, supporting the heart (Photo courtesy of Brown University).

Viscoelastic Heart Patch Treats Myocardial Infarction

An adhesive epicardial patch could increase the mechanical integrity of damaged left ventricular tissues following a heart attack, claims a new study. Developed by researchers at Brown University (Providence,... Read more

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Biologic-Based Materials Aid Reconstructive Surgery
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Image: A new study suggests that reattaching severed fingers is better then completing the amputuation (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Digital Replantation Bests Revision Amputation

A new study suggests that replantation is superior to revision amputation in patients that have severed a finger distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint. Researchers at the University of Michigan... Read more

Women's Health

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Home Births Prove More Risky Than Hospital Deliveries
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Quitting Smoking during Pregnancy Reduces Premature Birth Risk

A new study shows that giving up smoking early in pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of preterm birth, even for high-frequency cigarette smokers. Researchers at the University of California,... Read more

Patient Care

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Custom Brace Improves Balance in Unstable Seniors
Neural Interface Uses Thoughts to Controls Medical Devices
Breathing Guidance Device Improves PTSD Symptoms
Image: The wireless Leaf Sensor uses a medical adhesive to adhere to the patient (Photo courtesy of Leaf Healthcare).

Patient Repositioning Monitor Reduces Pressure Ulcers

A novel patient monitoring system increases staff compliance with patient mobility protocols, helping to prevent hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) pressure ulcers. The Leaf Healthcare (Pleasanton,... Read more

Health IT

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FDA to Establish Oversight Rules for AI in Medicine
Plant Cellulose Considered As Bone Implant Material
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New Medical Monitors Augment Clinical Use

A new range of medical-grade monitors combine image quality, performance, and safety for a wide variety of hospital and laboratory applications. The Contec Americas (Melbourne, FL, USA) line of medical... Read more

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New Children’s Hospital Transforms California Healthcare
Noisy Hospitals Face Threat of Decreased Federal Compensation
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Image: An NFER system allows researchers to track nurses\' movements in real time (Photo courtesy of Jung Hyup Kim/ MU).

Nurse Tracking System Improves Hospital Workflow

An innovative system uses a combination of manual observation and non-intrusive tracking sensors to track intensive care unit (ICU) nurses in real time. Developed at the University of Missouri (MU;... Read more

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Wireless Syringe Pumps a Key Trend in Global Syringe Pump Market

The global smart syringe pumps market is projected to grow at a CAGR of close to 9% during the forecast period 2019-2023, driven primarily by the increased demand for refurbished syringe pumps among end-users... Read more

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