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Image: A new study claims that facial recognition can help identify ICU patients at risk (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Facial Recognition Continuously Monitors ICU Patients

A new study evaluates an automated system that uses facial recognition technology to continuously monitor the safety of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Read more
12 Jun 2019 | Health IT
Image: Michigan Medicine surgeons examining an intraoperative perfusion angiogram (Photo courtesy of Leisa Thompson/ Michigan Medicine).

Intraoperative Angiography Predicts Laryngectomy Complications

Intraoperative angiography can be used to evaluate hypoperfusion and potential pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) formation in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy, according to a new study. Read more
12 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A novel electrical stimulation armband patch could alleviate migraines (Photo courtesy of Theranica).

Smartphone-Controlled Device Modulates Migraine Pain

A novel device worn on the upper arm uses smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to relieve migraines through conditioned pain modulation. Read more
12 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: New research suggests RIPC provides a beneficial effect on dCA in healthy adults (Photo courtesy of Physician’s Weekly).

Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Cerebrovascular Function

A new study suggests that remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has a beneficial effect on dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA) and various blood biomarkers in healthy adults. Read more
11 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Firefighters treat the injured during the TOXI-Triage mass casualty field trial (Photo courtesy of Andy Weekes/Loughborough University).

New Technologies Save Lives During Mass Casualty Events

New tools and systems are being developed to aid emergency responders during chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Read more
11 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: An international organization suggests surgeons should be evaluated professionally before age 65 (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Older Surgeons Should Undergo Mandatory Professional Evaluations

New recommendations suggest mandatory cognitive and psychomotor testing of surgeons before the age of 65 to support an aging workforce, while ensuring patient safety. Read more
10 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study shows that despite professional recommendations, PICC lines are still being placed in patients with CKD (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Many CKD Patients Receive PICCs Despite Contraindications

A new study reveals that close to a third of hospitalized patients who receive a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) suffer from advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), despite contraindications. Read more
10 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The presence of alpha defensin in synovial fluid indicates PJI (Photo courtesy of Zimmer Biomet).

Diagnostic Test Aids Detection of Prosthetic Joint Infections

A new test kit detects periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the synovial fluid of patients being evaluated for revision surgery. Read more
10 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: Dr. Randall Bly of Seattle Children\'s Hospital checking his daughter\'s ear (Photo courtesy of Dennis Wise/ UW).

Smartphone App Detects Pediatric Middle Ear Infections

A novel application detects middle ear fluids using the speaker of a smartphone to emit sound and the microphone to analyze its echo from the eardrum. Read more
06 Jun 2019 | Health IT
Image: A silent heart attack increase stroke risk (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Silent Heart Attack Raises Cerebral Infarction Risk

A new study reveals that asymptomatic (silent) heart attacks are associated with double the risk of cardiac embolism and stroke of undetermined cause. Read more
06 Jun 2019 | Critical Care
Image: A drone making a delivery in Zurich (Photo courtesy of Swiss Post).

Drone Delivery System Transports Samples Between Hospitals

Swiss Post (Bern, Switzerland) is laying out a drone delivery system to convey laboratory samples between hospitals that will arrive function twice as fast as road transport. Read more
05 Jun 2019 | Health IT
Image: A new study shows the average age of surgery patients is increasing (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Surgery Patients Are Getting Older and Older

A new study reveals that the average age of people undergoing surgery in England is increasing at a pace that is faster than that the general population. Read more
05 Jun 2019 | Surgical Techniques

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Functionalized Magnetic Beads Help Treat Preeclampsia

A new study suggests that using magnetic beads in a microfluidic device can improve the angiogenic balance in preeclampsia and enhance blood vessel wall function. In a proof of concept study, researchers... Read more

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Smart Pill Bottle Fights Prescription Drug Abuse

An advanced pill bottle that incorporates novel sensor technology sends wireless alerts when it detects tampering, overdose, or unsafe storage conditions. Under development at King Abdullah University... Read more

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Movement-Tracking System Collects Health and Behavioral Data

A new study describes how a low-power radio-frequency (RF) tracking system can provide insights about how people interact with each other and the environment. The Marko system, under development at... Read more

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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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The global refurbished medical devices market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period 2019-2024, driven mainly by cost containment pressure on healthcare organizations, large... Read more

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