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Image: The ULTRACONNECT blood pressure monitors and connected devices (Photo courtesy of A&D Medical).

Connected Health Devices Support Hypertension Management

New premium smart monitors promote better blood pressure (BP) control by allowing users to share data with healthcare providers. Read more
17 Sep 2018 | Critical Care
Image: A new study asserts physical activity can help women overcome the menopausal transition (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Physical Performance Decline Influenced by Menopause

Menopausal status is associated with a potential negative influence on skeletal muscle function among middle-aged women, according to a new study. Read more
13 Sep 2018 | Women's Health
Image: A small implantable neurostimulator helps control overactive bladders (Photo courtesy of BlueWind Medical).

Tibial Nerve Neuromodulator Regulates Active Bladders

A safe, minimally invasive system offers durable and significant improvements for over active bladder (OAB) patients. Read more
12 Sep 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new portable oxygen concentrator allows COPD patients a wider mobility (Photo courtesy of Caire).

Portable Oxygen Concentrator Supports Respiratory Care

People suffering from respiratory diseases can control their oxygen delivery needs anywhere with the help of a portable oxygen concentrator. Read more
12 Sep 2018 | Patient Care
Image: New research shows DCB matches DES in surgery of small blocked arteries (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Balloon Angioplasty Matches Stents for Small Blocked Arteries

Drug-coated balloons (DCB) are non-inferior to drug-eluting stents (DES) for treating small native coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a new study. Read more
11 Sep 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Lead author Dr. Henry Wang holding a laryngeal tube (Photo courtesy of Rob Cahill/ UTHSCSA).

Laryngeal Tubes Beat Intubation Following Heart Attack

Patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fare better with initial laryngeal tube (LT) insertion than endotracheal intubation (ETI), according to a new study. Read more
11 Sep 2018 | Critical Care
Image: New research suggests that telemedicine can increase heart failure patient’s longevity (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Telemedicine Patient Management Increases Life Expectancy

Telemedical interventional management reduces hospitalizations and prolongs the life of patients with heart failure (HF), according to a new study. Read more
10 Sep 2018 | Health IT
Image: A new study claims mammograms for nursing home residents hold no benefit (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

No Benefits Found in Breast Surgery for Nursing Home Patients

A new study finds that female nursing home residents who undergo breast cancer surgery experience significant functional decline and increased mortality. Read more
10 Sep 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The ivWatch 400 continuous IV monitoring device (Photo courtesy of ivWatch).

IV Monitor Detects RT Infiltrations and Extravasations

A novel intravenous (IV) therapy monitor helps minimize the risks associated with adverse peripheral venous infiltration (PVI) and extravasation events. Read more
10 Sep 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The Sonata sonography-guided transcervical fibroid ablation system (Photo courtesy of Gynesonic).

Integrated Technology Treats Uterine Fibroids

An intrauterine ultrasound system incorporated into a proprietary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) device provides an incision-free, uterus-preserving treatment for uterine fibroids. Read more
06 Sep 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: An adhesive connected patch monitors vital signs (Photo courtesy of Vital Connect).

Wireless Solution Meets Rising Demands of Home Monitoring

An upgraded monitoring solution allows clinicians to track a patient’s vital signs, body posture, and activity levels, all at the same time and regardless of patient location. Read more
06 Sep 2018 | Patient 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 patient being treated with oxygen therapy (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Oxygen Therapy Fails to Prevent Heart Failure in MI Patients

Oxygen therapy does not prevent the development of heart failure (HF) or reduce long-term risk mortality in patients with a suspected heart attack, according to a new study. Researchers at Karolinska... Read more

Surgical Techniques

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Ross Procedure May Provide Longer Survival Benefit
Novel Biomaterial Prevents Post-Surgical Adhesion
New Technology Simplifies Fluid Management for Hysteroscopic Procedures
Image: A new study claims vascular events are the main cause of death after non-cardiac surgery (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

Vascular Events Main Contributors in Non-Cardiac Surgical Deaths

Three-quarters of all deaths following non-cardiac surgery are due to myocardial injury, major bleeding, and sepsis, according to a new study. Researchers at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON, Canada),... Read more

Women's Health

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Early Onset Diabetes Shortens Lifespan by Years
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Vitamin D Markedly Lowers Breast Cancer Risk
Image: The Annovera reusable contraceptive ring (Photo courtesy of Hallie Easley / Population Council).

Flexible Contraceptive Ring Lasts for Whole Year

A new self-administered hormonal contraceptive formed as a reusable, flexible silicone ring can prevent unwanted pregnancies for up to an entire year. The Annovera contraceptive ring, developed by the... Read more

Patient Care

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Smart Pillbox Enhances Medication Adherence
Majority of Pediatricians Skip Developmental Screening
Telemedicine Exercise Therapy Improves Physical Rehabilitation
Image: IndiGo makes light work of patient transport (Photo courtesy of Arjo).

Fifth Wheel Facilitates Medical Bed Transport

Intuitive drive assist technology reduces ergonomic risk, supports user safety, and improves the ease and efficiency of transporting patients on medical beds. The Arjo (Malmö, Sweden) IndiGo system... Read more

Health IT

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Speech-Recognition Alone Cannot Sustain Transcription Process
HIE Adoption Improves Patient Transfer Outcomes
Waveform-EHR Platform Expands Surveillance Capabilities
Image: A new study claims telemedicine reduces the need for transferring ICU patients to other facilities (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Telemedicine Reduces Inter-Hospital ICU Transfers

Telemedicine is associated with a decrease in inter-hospital intensive care unit (ICU) transfer of critically ill patients, according to a new study. Researchers at Iowa City Veterans Affairs (VA) Health... Read more

Hospital News

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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

Business

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Global Surgical Tables and Lights Market to Surpass USD 1.8 Billion by 2026
New AI Software Could Reduce Patient Time at Hospitals
AI Tool Provides Health Advice On Par with Clinicians
Image: The global ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) market is estimated to reach USD 97 billion by 2024 (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Global Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market to Reach USD 97 Billion by 2024

The global ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) market is estimated to have been valued at USD 77.1 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach USD 97.3 billion by 2024, driven mainly... Read more

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