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Global Point of Care Testing (POCT) Market to Reach USD 46.7 Billion by 2024

The global point of care testing (POCT) market is expected to surpass USD 37 billion by 2025, driven mainly by the migration of POCT from the hospital environment to a range of medical environments, including the workplace, home, disaster care and most recently, convenience clinics. Read more
22 Jan 2020 | Business
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Rapid Correction of Hyperkalemia Halves ED Mortality

A new study suggests that quickly correcting high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), in the emergency department (ED) significantly reduces patient mortality. Read more
21 Jan 2020 | Patient Care
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Kangaroo Mother Care Raises Low Birth Weight Babies Survival

Community-initiated kangaroo mother care (KMC) substantially improves newborn and infant survival, according to a new study. Read more
21 Jan 2020 | Women's Health
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Percutaneous Osteotomy Procedure Treats Achilles Tendon Disorder

A minimally invasive procedure to treat insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) can reduce pain, recovery time, and postsurgical complications, according to a new study. Read more
21 Jan 2020 | Surgical Techniques
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Gastrointestinal Bypass Device Offers an Alternative to Diverting Stoma

A novel temporary intraluminal bypass device reduces diverting stoma rates in patients undergoing gastrointestinal resection procedures. Read more
20 Jan 2020 | Surgical Techniques
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Accessibility App Helps Parplegics Control Android Devices

A touch-free app aids amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or spinal cord injury patients control their android devices using just head movement and facial gestures. Read more
20 Jan 2020 | Patient Care
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Parental Decolonization Reduces NICU S. Aureus Infections

Treating parents with intranasal mupirocin and chlorhexidine-impregnated cloths can significantly reduce Staphylococcus aureus transmission to neonates, according to a new study. Read more
16 Jan 2020 | Critical Care
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ORs Harbor Reproductive Hazards for Female Surgeons

A new study suggests that reproductive hazards in the operating room (OR) may contribute to pregnancy complications and infertility in female surgeons. Read more
15 Jan 2020 | Surgical Techniques
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Uterine Tamponade Effectively Prevents Maternal Hemorrhaging

Uterine balloon tamponade (UBT) has an extremely high success rate for treating severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), according to a new study. Read more
15 Jan 2020 | Women's Health
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Neuromodulation System Helps Treat Fecal Incontinence

A new neuromodulation system treats patients with fecal incontinence (FI) by targeting the tibial nerve, located near the ankle. Read more
14 Jan 2020 | Surgical Techniques
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Medical Thawing Device Delivers Plasma on Demand

A portable rapid warming device thaws fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and plasma frozen within 24 hours after phlebotomy (FP24) for clinical use. Read more
14 Jan 2020 | Critical Care
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Augmented Reality Solution Supports Surgical Trauma Care

A set of smart surgical glasses with functionality based on augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies brings a higher level of support to surgical trauma cases. Read more
13 Jan 2020 | Surgical Techniques

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New AI Platform to Analyze NHS Radiological Scans

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) system intended for the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS; London) will automate nationwide radiological interpretation across multiple clinical pathways,... Read more

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EHR Software Helps Prevent Patient ICU Delirium
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Intermittently Scanned CGM Positively Impacts Glycemic Control in Diabetics

People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who use intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) devices report higher treatment satisfaction, quality of life (QOL), and less severe hypoglycemia,... Read more

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Trajectory Guidance Platform Supports Complex Cranial Procedures
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Stencil Device Enables Realistic Breast Reconstruction Tattoos

A new device enables plastic surgeons to perform realistic-looking three dimensional (3D) nipple-areola stencil tattoos as an in-office procedure, according to a new study. Developed at Mayo Clinic... Read more

Women's Health

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External Collection Device Manages Female Urinary Incontinence
Home Cervical Cancer Testing May Replace Pap Tests
Informal Sharing of Breast Milk Gains Popularity
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Water Births Are No More Risky Than Land Births

A new study suggests that water births are safe, and that women who take advantage of them sustain fewer first and second-degree tears. Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M; Ann Arbor, USA)... Read more

Patient Care

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Wearable Monitor Identifies Swallowing Disorders
Ingestible Marker Reliably Tracks Ingestion Events
Sensory Shoe Insoles Help Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Robotic Trainer Helps Paraplegics Sit More Stably

A new study shows how a robotic device can assist and train people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) to sit more stably by improving their trunk control. Developed at Columbia University (New York, NY,... Read more

Health IT

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Tiny Polymer Stent Could Treat Pediatric Urethral Strictures
Human Torso Simulator Helps Design Brace Innovations
3D Bioprinting Rebuilds the Human Heart
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Wireless-Controlled Soft Neural Implant Stimulates Brain Cells

A soft neural implant operated by a smartphone can deliver multiple drugs and colored light to control Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, addiction, depression, and pain, according to a new study.... Read more

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New Children’s Hospital Transforms California Healthcare
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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

Business

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Global EEG Devices Market to Reach USD 2.20 Billion in 2027
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Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market to Reach USD 9.1 Billion by 2026
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PENTAX Medical Clears CE Mark for New AI-Assisted Polyp Detector

PENTAX Medical (Tokyo, Japan) has cleared CE mark for DISCOVERY, its Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted polyp detector designed to support endoscopists in finding potential polyps during a colorectal examination.... Read more

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