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Image: Dr. Kara Burns and a medical “selfie” (Photo courtesy of Kara Burns).

Health Consumers Empowered by Sharing Medical Photographs

A new study shows that sharing clinically relevant data collected by patients or their carers may improve health care outcomes. Read more
11 Jul 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A sensor-outfitted cap detects changes in blood flow and oxygenation, thus sensing brain activity (Photo courtesy of U-M).

Augmented Reality Perceives Real-Time Pain of Patients

A novel augmented reality (AR) platform combines visualization with neuroimaging to help clinicians map patient pain in real-time. Read more
10 Jul 2019 | Health IT
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Surgical Safety Checklist Reduces Postoperative Mortality

Implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO; Geneva, Switzerland) Surgical Safety Checklist leads to a 37. Read more
10 Jul 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study suggests that paradoxical lucidity research could provide insight on dementia (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Paradoxical Lucidity Could Help Explain Dementia Pathophysiology

A new study outlines what is known and unknown about paradoxical lucidity, the phenomena of unexplained clarity that many dementia patients experience at end of life. Read more
10 Jul 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The Hintermann Series H3 total ankle replacement system (Photo courtesy of DT MedTech).

Novel Articulating Implant Replaces Arthritic Ankle Joints

A mobile-bearing implant replaces an ankle joint that has turned painful due to primary osteoarthritis, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, or arthritis secondary to inflammatory disease. Read more
09 Jul 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study shows hospital sinks and faucets can harbor dangerous pathogens (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Hospital Sinks and Faucets Harbor Slime and Biofilm

Dirty faucets and sinks in intensive care units (ICU) can lead to unintentional spread of bacteria and microorganisms due to contaminated water splashing out, claims a new study. Read more
09 Jul 2019 | Critical Care
Image: A robot catheter seeks out a leaky valve in the heart of a live pig (Photo courtesy of Fagogenis et al/Science Robotics).

Autonomous Robotic Uses Haptic Vision to Navigate the Heart

A new study introduces a robotic catheter that finds its way through the beating heart without the help of a surgeon’s guiding hand. Read more
08 Jul 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: New research claims prior infections can lead to a stroke (Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto).

Study Shows Infections Are Associated with Subsequent Stroke

A new study shows that infections can trigger an acute ischemic stroke, with the greatest association for urinary tract infection (UTI). Read more
08 Jul 2019 | Critical Care
Image: Examples of 3D-printed meshes (Photo courtesy of MIT).

3D-Printed Mesh Facilitates Orthopedic Brace Manufacture

A new study suggests that additive manufacturing (AM) of biomechanically tailored flexible meshes could lead to personalized wearable and implantable devices. Read more
04 Jul 2019 | Health IT
Image: A new study claims that smoking elevates heart attack risk in young women (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Women Smokers Face Significantly Higher STEMI Risk

Women smokers have a significantly higher risk of experiencing a major heart attack compared to men, especially women under 50 years old, claims a new study. Read more
03 Jul 2019 | Women's Health
Image: New research suggests mind-controlled robotics can aid the paralyzed (Photo courtesy of CMU).

Mind-Controlled Robotic Arm Benefits Paralyzed Patients

A noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) allows a mind-controlled robotic arm to continuously track and follow a computer cursor, using only thoughts. Read more
03 Jul 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A floating 3D scaffold providing efficient tissue engineering monitoring (Photo courtesy of ACS Nano).

3D Body Mapping Helps Repair Cellular Damage

A new study reveals an innovative three-dimensional (3D) instrumented mapping technology that can monitor and track the behavior of engineered cells and tissues. Read more
02 Jul 2019 | Health IT

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AI Places Confidential Health Information at Risk

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Scalp Cooling System Reduces Cancer Patients Hair Loss

A fourth-generation medical cooling device offers cancer patients the ability to minimize alopecia (hair loss) during chemotherapy treatments. The Dignitana (Lund, Sweden) DigniCap Delta scalp cooling... Read more

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Innovative Debridement Device Provides Uniform Skin Grafts

An innovative skin grafting and wound debridement device glides effortlessly over the skin in a pulling motion to provide efficient wound debridement and consistent skin grafts. The Exsurco Medical... Read more

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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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Robotic System Automates Chronic Pain Therapy
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Photobiomodulation Device Treats Macular Degeneration

A novel photobiomodulation (PBM) system uses low-level light to stimulate cellular function in order to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The LumiThera (Poulsbo, WA, USA) Valeda Light Delivery... Read more

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Vestibular Event Monitor Provides Accurate Vertigo Diagnosis
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Innovative Cochlear Implant Enables Direct Android Connectivity

A new cochlear implant hearing aid offers easier access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and expanded connectivity to Android smartphones via Google direct streaming. The Cochlear (Centennial, CO,... Read more

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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

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Increased Monitoring Driving Growth of Global Fetal/Neonatal Equipment Market

The global fetal and neonatal equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% to reach USD 9.06 billion by 2025, driven mainly by a rise in patient monitoring, especially fetal and neonatal care... Read more

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