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Surgical Fixation System Helps Treat Frail Spines

A new surgical system helps align the thoracic, cervical, and occipital bones during posterior cervical fusion (PCF) procedures in patients with frailer head and neck bones. Read more
09 Dec 2019 | Surgical Techniques
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Doubts Raised on Benefits of Angioplasty and Bypass Surgery

A new trial challenges medical dogma, revealing that early invasive strategies are no better than optimal medical therapy (OMT). Read more
05 Dec 2019 | Surgical Techniques
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Next-Generation Patient Monitor Promotes Proactive Care

A new vital signs monitor calculates risk-based alerts that allow clinicians to identify subtle signs of patient deterioration. Read more
05 Dec 2019 | Critical Care
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Therapeutic Device Reduces Postoperative Oxygen Desaturations

Peripheral stimulation technology reduces postoperative hypoxemia (oxygen desaturation) in patients at-risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read more
04 Dec 2019 | Surgical Techniques
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Miniaturized Device Measures Baby's Blood Oxygen Levels

A new study describes how a wearable sensor monitors partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) levels by measuring blood gases diffusing through the skin. Read more
04 Dec 2019 | Critical Care
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Magnetic Blood Filtering System Draws out Disease

An innovative blood filtering system could draw out deadly infections such as malaria and sepsis from the body using magnets. Read more
03 Dec 2019 | Critical Care
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External Collection Device Manages Female Urinary Incontinence

A non-invasive, leak-free, external urine collection device helps manage female urinary incontinence (UI) in long-term care facilities. Read more
03 Dec 2019 | Women's Health
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Micro-Engineered Membrane Reduces Pacemaker Tissue Fibrosis

A protective membrane made of biosynthesized cellulose (BC) significantly reduces the build-up of fibrotic tissue around implanted cardiac pacemakers, according to a new study. Read more
02 Dec 2019 | Surgical Techniques
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Cannabis Reduces Headache and Migraine Severity by Half

Inhaled cannabis significantly reduces self-reported headache and migraine severity, according to a new study. Read more
02 Dec 2019 | Critical Care
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Novel Technology Provide Real-Time Perfusion Monitoring

A new monitoring system offers real-time perfusion feedback, enhancing clinician’s decision-making in the angiography suite. Read more
28 Nov 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Professor Alain Nogaret (L) who designed the pacemaker that resynchronizes respiration and cardiac rhythms (Photo courtesy of the University of Bath)

Novel Pacemaker Matches Cardiac Rhythm to Breathing

A new study describes how a respiratory modulated heart rate (RMH) pacemaker can radically improve the efficiency at which the heart supplies blood to the body. Read more
28 Nov 2019 | Critical Care
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Disposable Duodenoscope Elevator Reduces Reprocessing Needs

A novel duodenoscope with a sterile, disposable elevator component reduces the number of parts that need to be cleaned and disinfected in between uses. Read more
28 Nov 2019 | Critical Care

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AI Places Confidential Health Information at Risk

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as those incorporated into activity trackers, smartphones, and smartwatches, can threaten the privacy of personal health data.... Read more

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Neuromodulation Technology Reduces Opioid Use

A new study shows that a combination of ice and focal vibration could serve as an alternative pain relief therapy to addictive controlled substances such as opiates. The Pain Care Labs (San Antonio,... Read more

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New Imaging Device Identifies Parathyroid Glands During Surgery

A new device that uses autofluorescence imaging to identify the parathyroid glands reduces the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia. The Fluoptics (Grenoble, France) Fluobeam LX is an imaging... Read more

Women's Health

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Home Cervical Cancer Testing May Replace Pap Tests

A new study suggests that home screening could bring down the rates of cervical cancer and associated deaths. Developed at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL; United Kingdom), the new kit is a triage... Read more

Patient Care

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Robotic Entities Could Improve Institutional Quality of Care
Smart Sleepwear Monitors Heart Rate and Respiratory Rhythm
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Mobile Platform Helps Identify Unilateral Spatial Neglect

A brain-computer interface (BCI) system that employs augmented reality (AR) could allow for better detection, assessment, and rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect (USN). The new BCI system,... Read more

Health IT

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Tiny Polymer Stent Could Treat Pediatric Urethral Strictures
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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

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IoT-Enabled Healthcare Equipment Market Projected to Reach USD 69.7 Billion by 2023

The global IoT-enabled healthcare equipment market is projected to grow at the rate of 29.9% annually from USD 18.8 billion in 2018 to USD 69.7 billion in 2023, driven by digitization during the forecast period.... Read more

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