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Image: A wrist-like artificial joint acts interfaces between osseointegrated implants and a prosthetic hand (Photo courtesy of Chalmers University of Technology).

Artificial Joint Restores Natural Wrist Movements to Amputees

A new study describes how an artificial joint reestablishes important wrist-like movements to forearm amputees, which could dramatically improve their quality of life. Read more
13 Dec 2018 | Patient Care
Image: A novel software platform helps maintain OR efficiencies (Photo courtesy of Cardinal Health).

Automated Supply Chain Management Simplifies OR Procedures

A novel platform allows hospitals to streamline their operating room (OR) processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency through real-time inventory visibility and prescriptive analytics. Read more
12 Dec 2018 | Health IT
Image: Image of a herniated disc before treatment and at one-month follow-up (Photo courtesy of RSNA).

Pulsed Radiofrequency Relieves Acute Back Pain and Sciatica

Pulsed radiofrequency (pRF) is effective for patients with acute or subacute neuroradicular lower back pain unresponsive to usual care, according to a new study. Read more
12 Dec 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: In clinical studies, vagus nerve stimulation applied at the neck reduced cluster headache incidence (Photo courtesy of electroCore).

Noninvasive Neurostimulator Helps Prevent Cluster Headaches

A novel non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) device excites the nerve’s afferent fibers, leading to headache pain reduction. Read more
12 Dec 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The Mikro-Cath catheter measures airway and intra-compartmental pressures (Photo courtesy of Millar).

Hi-Fidelity Catheter Measures Respiratory Parameters

An innovative catheter-based sensor provides reliable, high-fidelity respiratory pressure data unaffected by patient movement or position. Read more
11 Dec 2018 | Critical Care
Image: A new study claims that comorbidities increase complication risk in hip procedures (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Comorbidities Increase Hip Surgery Complication Risk

Parkinson's disease (PD), osteoarthritis, mental health disorders, and other issues increase the risk of complications following hip fracture surgery, according to a new study. Read more
10 Dec 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Lung auscultation can detect fluid build in CHF (Photo courtesy of NTU/TTSH).

Connected Device Detects Fluid Accumulation in Lungs

A portable acoustic sensor enables early intervention in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) by allowing them to check for excess lung fluids at home. Read more
10 Dec 2018 | Critical Care
Image: New research suggests tonsillectomies may be superfluous procedures (Photo courtesy of 123rf).

Research Finds Vast Majority of Tonsillectomies Are Unnecessary

A new study reveals that seven of every eight children who have their tonsils removed are unlikely to benefit from the procedure. Read more
06 Dec 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study found general anesthesia is not detrimental to child development (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Pediatric Anesthesia Exposure Does Not Affect Development Outcomes

A new study finds that children who underwent surgery that required general anesthesia (GA) before primary school were at the same risk level as their biological siblings who did not have surgery. Read more
06 Dec 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The new 2-ml Prima syringe, designed for the Tisseel fibrin sealant (Photo courtesy of Baxter International).

Trustworthy Fibrin Sealant Gets New Delivery Syringe

A next-generation, fully assembled ergonomic fibrin sealant syringe is eight times easier to push than the previous generation. Read more
05 Dec 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The E-Motion EPG 1000, and Tube (Photo courtesy of E-Motion Medical).

Novel Stimulation Therapy Restores Motility to Digestive System

A novel stimulation therapy restores the natural motor function of the digestive system for patients with acute gastrointestinal dysmotility (GID). Read more
05 Dec 2018 | Critical Care

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Image: Google DeepMind is exploring new frontiers in medical diagnostics (Photo courtesy of Google).

DeepMind Masters Retinal Disease Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately detect 53 kinds of sight-threatening retinopathy at least as effectively as experts, claims a new study. Researchers at Google DeepMind (London, United Kingdom),... Read more

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Image: A novel coating provides an invisible shield against pathogens (Photo courtesy of Nano-Care Deutschland).

Nano-Coating Liquid Provides Invisible Self-Disinfection

An innovative ultra-thin coating provides hard surfaces with self-disinfecting performance for a period of several months to several years. Developed by Nano-Care Deutschland (Saarbrücken, Germany)... Read more

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Non-Invasive Field Probe Monitors Implanted Stents
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Focused Ultrasound Boosts Parkinson's Patients Quality of Life
Image: The AdvantageRib is a sleeve and bolt system designed to repair fractured ribs (Photo courtesy of SIG Medical).

Rib Fracture System Revolutionizes Traditional Care

A novel fixation, stabilization, and fusion system combines anterior and posterior cortical engagement of rib to provide comprehensive treatment rib fractures. The SIG Medical (Hershey, PA, USA) AdvantageRib... Read more

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Image: Research shows that muscle stimulation can reduce incontinence (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Therapeutics).

Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator Treats Urinary Incontinence

An externally worn stimulation device treats the root cause of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), rather than just managing the symptoms. The Atlantic Therapeutics (Galway, Ireland) Innovo system is... Read more

Patient Care

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Robotic Arm Helps Rehabilitate Stroke Patients
Autonomous Robot Reduces Hospital Labor Expenditure
Wristband Device Tracks UV Exposure
Image: A remote monitoring solution discreetly monitors elderly people (Photo courtesy of Somatix).

Remote Solution Passively Monitors Seniors Activities

A wearable-assisted, gesture detection remote patient monitoring (RPM) platform caters for the needs of the growing elderly population. The Somatix (Raanana, Israel) SafeBeing RPM system passively monitors... Read more

Health IT

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New Platform Prints Customized 3D Pharmaceuticals
Wearable Technology Can Identify Heart Arrhythmias
FDA and DHS Expand Device Cybersecurity Partnership
Image: New research explored whether or not AI algorithms can replace human doctors (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Artificial Intelligence Could Challenge Role of Doctors

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, which simulate human intelligence by learning, reasoning, and self-correction, have the potential to be more accurate than doctors at making diagnoses and performing... Read more

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New Children’s Hospital Transforms California Healthcare
Noisy Hospitals Face Threat of Decreased Federal Compensation
Orthopedics Centre of Excellence Planned for Guy’s Hospital
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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Image: The AI-powered command center will be designed to bring all elements of a patient’s hospital experience together (Photo courtesy of Business Wire).

GE Healthcare to Implement First AI-Powered Hospital Command Centers

GE Healthcare (Chicago, IL, USA) is collaborating with hospital service providers in Europe and the US for implementing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered command center to effectively and efficiently... Read more

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