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ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, many events are being rescheduled for a later date, converted into virtual venues, or altogether cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or website prior to planning for any forthcoming event.
18 May 2022 - 20 May 2022
KIHE 2022 – Kazakhstan International Healthcare Exhibition
19 May 2022 - 22 May 2022
59th ERA-EDTA Congress – European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association
21 May 2022 - 24 May 2022
ECE 2022 – 24th European Congress of Endocrinology

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Image: avatera robot-assisted surgery system has progressed to clinical use (Photo courtesy of avateramedical GmbH)

Robotic Surgery System with Single-Use Instrument Concept Eliminates Cross-Contamination Risk

Up to now the use of robot-assisted procedures has been extremely resource intensive and therefore, not a viable option for many clinics. Read more
11 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Paragonix SherpaPak CTS is an FDA cleared and CE marked preservation device for heart transportation (Photo courtesy of Paragonix Technologies)

Next-Gen Cardiac Transport System to Revolutionize Future of Heart Transplantation

In the mission-critical world of transplantation, where there is no margin for error, advanced technologies are required to support transplant teams. Read more
10 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: vMap technology localizes the source of arrhythmia using only data from a noninvasive 12-lead ECG (Photo courtesy of UC San Diego)

New Arrhythmia Mapping Technology Could Increase Ablation Success Rates

The current standard of care for treating heart arrhythmias – any type of irregular heartbeat that is too fast, too slow, or mistimed due to an electrical signal misfiring – is to carefully burn or freeze the exact spot in the heart where the electrical misfiring is coming from. Read more
09 May 2022 | Critical Care
Image: Using MRI scans to detect heart failure could revolutionize diagnosis (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

MRI Superior to ECG for Diagnosing Heart Failure

Until now, the best way of diagnosing heart failure has been an invasive assessment, but it carries risks for patients. Read more
06 May 2022 | Critical Care
Image: Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement done using real-time CT imaging (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Performed Using Real-Time CT Imaging

Cardiologists from the Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack, NJ, USA) have reported what is believed to be the very first patient with heart failure and a blood clot to undergo a minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement using CT (computed tomography) fusion imaging, a technique that employs two different imaging modalities. Read more
06 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Study shows remote programming of cardiac implantable devices is safe for MRI scan (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Remote Programming of Cardiac Implantable Devices Safe for MRI Scan, Shows Study

More than 60 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are performed worldwide each year, but imaging for the millions of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers is a logistical challenge, because of concerns with how the magnetic field affects the implants. Read more
05 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Handheld device detects carcinoma (left), squamous cell carcinoma (middle), and actinic keratosis (right) (Photo courtesy of Stevens Institute of Technology)

Handheld Device Could Painlessly Identify Skin Cancers and Cut Unnecessary Biopsies by Half

Skin biopsies enable early cancer treatment but force doctors to carve away small lumps of tissue for laboratory testing, leaving patients with painful wounds that can take weeks to heal. Read more
05 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: MONARCH Endoscopic Robotic Platform (Photo courtesy of Auris Health)

J&J’s Monarch Becomes First Multispecialty Surgical Robot for Use in Both Bronchoscopy and Urology

Ureteroscopic procedures are the most common surgical stone procedures globally but become increasingly challenging as stone size increases. Read more
04 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Precision-GI Endoscopic Biopsy Device (Photo courtesy of Limaca Medical)

Automated, Motorized Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy Device Advances Precision Medicine

Endoscopic biopsy is performed by a gastroenterologist who accesses the targeted gastrointestinal (GI) tumor utilizing an ultrasound visualization endoscope. Read more
04 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Ablation therapy has demonstrated potential for treatment of gastric function disorders (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Ablation Therapy Could Treat Stomach Disorders by Correcting Abnormal Electrical Activation

When dysrhythmic activity occurs in the heart, it results in irregular heartbeat, and a condition called atrial fibrillation. Read more
04 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Sweat sensor makes big strides in detecting infection indicators (Photo courtesy of University of Texas at Dallas)

Sweat Sensor Detects Key Biomarkers That Provide Early Warning of COVID-19 and Flu

A team of bioengineers has designed a wearable sensor that can detect two key biomarkers of infection in human sweat, a significant step toward making it possible for users to receive early warnings of infections such as COVID-19 and influenza. Read more
04 May 2022 | COVID-19
Image: Study Assesses Impact of COVID-19 on Ventilation/Perfusion Scintigraphy (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Study Assesses Impact of COVID-19 on Ventilation/Perfusion Scintigraphy

A scientific e-poster presented during the 2022 ARRS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, USA discussed how to prevent contamination and spread of COVID-19 during nuclear medicine ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy (V/Q) by modifying to lung perfusion scintigraphy only. Read more
04 May 2022 | COVID-19
Image: Troponin measurement via blood test a better way to measure risk for heart surgery patients (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

Troponin Blood Test Offers Quick Method for Monitoring Patients After Cardiac Surgery

Globally about two million adults a year undergo heart surgery and while the procedure prolongs life and improves quality of life, it comes with the risk of serious complications and death. Read more
03 May 2022 | Surgical Techniques

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AI-Based Tool Improves Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Tumors and Ability to Predict Risk of Recurrence

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool that improves the diagnosis of breast cancer tumors and the ability to predict the risk of recurrence. The greater diagnostic precision... Read more

Critical Care

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Image: Hospitals can avoid unnecessary blood draws in critically ill children (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

Unified Approach Could Prevent Unnecessary Blood Tests in PICU without Increasing Sepsis Risk

When a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) develops a fever, physicians often routinely order a blood culture to identify the cause, particularly if they have reason to worry about sepsis,... Read more

Surgical Techniques

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Cardiac Defibrillator Implanted Under Skin Much Safer for Patients
Bacteria-Repelling Silver Coating Prevents Infection of Implantable Medical Devices...
Nanotechnology Approach Locates and Removes Dangerous Endometriosis Lesions
Image: New Relief Stent has the potential to ease pain for millions of patients and reduce hospital costs (Photo courtesy of Walden Medical Companies)

Urinary Stent with Unique Suture Design Could Reduce Hospital Readmissions and Replacement Costs

Ureteral stents ease urine flow from the kidney to the bladder to prevent kidney damage caused by kidney stones, strictures or swelling of the ureter (which connects the kidney to the bladder).... Read more

Women's Health

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Outpatient Cervical Ripening Safely Shortens Inpatient Labor
Endometrial Scratching Use Declining, But Still Popular
Treating Pregnancy Hypertension Reduces Maternal Risk
Image: Breastfeeding reduces future CVD risk for mothers (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Breastfeeding Reduces Maternal CVD Health Risk

Women who breastfed their children are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) or stroke later on in life, according to a new study. Researchers at the Medical University of Innsbruck (I-MED;... Read more

Patient Care

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Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator System Protects Patients at Risk of Sudden C...
World's First AI-Ready Infrasound Stethoscope Listens to Bodily Sounds Not Audible...
POC Diagnostic Platform Offers Handheld, Instrument-Free PCR Testing for STIs
Image: Future wearable health tech could measure gases released from skin (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Wearable Health Tech Could Measure Gases Released From Skin to Monitor Metabolic Diseases

Most research on measuring human biomarkers, which are measures of a body’s health, rely on electrical signals to sense the chemicals excreted in sweat. But sensors that rely on perspiration often require... Read more

Health IT

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First-Ever AI Test for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s to Be Expanded to Diagnosis...
New Self-Learning AI-Based Algorithm Reads Electrocardiograms to Spot Unseen Signs...
Autonomous Robot Performs COVID-19 Nasal Swab Tests
Image: AI can reveal a patient`s heart health (Photo courtesy of Mayo Clinic)

AI Trained for Specific Vocal Biomarkers Could Accurately Predict Coronary Artery Disease

Earlier studies have examined the use of voice analysis for identifying voice markers associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart failure. Other research groups have explored the use of similar... Read more

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Image: GE Healthcare and Medtronic have announce a collaboration to meet growing need for outpatient care (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

GE Healthcare and Medtronic Collaborate to Improve Product Access for ASCs and OBLs

Providing excellent care inside and outside of the traditional hospital is the new normal for patients, clinicians, and payers seeking more choices without compromising excellent outcomes.... Read more

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