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Image: A new implanted device blocks pain signals from reaching the brain (Photo courtesy of Boston Scientific).

Spinal Cord Stimulator Helps Treat Chronic Pain

A new spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system combines paraesthesia and sub-perception therapy to treat chronic and debilitating pain. Read more
12 Feb 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: An expandable polyurethane sphere helps detect esophageal cancer (Photo courtesy of CapNostics).

Ingestible Scouring Sponge Identifies Esophageal Abnormities

A minimally invasive esophageal cytology sampling device in the form of a small sponge can aid early diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal cancer in high-risk patients. Read more
12 Feb 2019 | Critical Care
Image: Liquid nitrogen can flash-freeze diseased esophageal tissue (Photo courtesy of CSA Medical).

Interventional Cryotherapy Platform Harnesses Liquid Nitrogen

A new minimally invasive spray cryotherapy system treats the entire spectrum of esophageal disease, from Barrett's Esophagus (BE) to cancer. Read more
11 Feb 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study claims EMM devices help reduce Asthma hospitalization rates (Photo courtesy of Propeller Health).

Digital Inhaler Monitoring Cuts Asthma Hospitalizations

Using electronic medication monitors (EMMs) in patients with asthma could lead to dramatically lower hospital utilization, according to a new study. Read more
11 Feb 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The ROSA TKR stereotaxic instrumentation system (Photo courtesy of Zimmer Biomet).

Novel Knee System for Robot-Assisted Surgeries

A new platform for robot-assisted total knee replacement (TKR) features pre-operative planning tools and intraoperative data to improve surgical restoration of natural joint movement. Read more
07 Feb 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A novel swallowing gel helps those with difficulty swallowing medicine (Photo courtesy of ARKRAY).

Slick Gel Aids Those with Difficulty Swallowing Medication

A thick, smooth gel allows patients to easily swallow tablets, capsules, and powders, ensuring smooth passing through the esophagus. Read more
07 Feb 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A new study asserts that people who suffer an ankle injury can heal just as well in less cast time (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Shortened Cast Time Helps Ankle Fractures Heal Just as Well

A new study suggests that wearing a cast or ankle support for healing ankle fractures for three weeks may be no worse than the standard six weeks. Read more
06 Feb 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The Optimal-G Pro personalized gait platform (Photo courtesy of Motorika).

Personalized Robotic Platform Rehabilitates Disorganized Gait

An advanced gait rehabilitation system uses enhanced learning intelligence technology (ELITE) to provide optimal neuromuscular re-education and brain retraining. Read more
06 Feb 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A new study suggests exercise before undergoing surgery reduces the impact of reperfusion (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Exercise Protects Muscle and Nerves from Reperfusion Injury

Exercise can protect both muscle and nerves from ischemia-reperfusion (IR) damage caused by the restoration of blood flow after surgery, according to a new study. Read more
05 Feb 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study claims vertebral augmentation does not alleviate fracture pain (Photo courtesy of iStock).

Spinal Fusions Ineffective for Vertebral Fracture Pain

Vertebral augmentation procedures such as vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty do not promote pain relief following vertebral fracture (VF), claims a new study. Read more
05 Feb 2019 | Critical Care
Image: Novel Pen needles optimize diabetic injection experience (Photo courtesy of BD).

Pen Needle Technology Optimizes Injection Technique

A second-generation diabetes pen needle has been redesigned with a focus on ergonomics to provide more reliable subcutaneous injection depth. Read more
04 Feb 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

Critical Care

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Ultraviolet Light Disinfects Majority of Hospital Pathogens
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Emergency Hospitalizations Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
Image: New research shows NOACs are preferred over warfarin as an anticoagulant in AF (Photo courtesy of 123RF).

AHA Updates Treatment Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation

The American Heart Association (AHA; Dallas, TX, USA), American College of Cardiology (ACC; Washington, DC, USA), and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS; Washington, DC, USA) now recommend the use of non-vitamin... Read more

Surgical Techniques

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New Oxygenator Improves Cardiopulmonary Bypass Care
Mineral Bone Pins Designed to Help Secure Healing Fractures
Percutaneous Mesh Device Treats Congenital Heart Defect
Image: A spiral-shaped printed stent helps surgeons stich arteries back together (Photo courtesy of UNL).

Sugar-Based Stents Facilitate Vascular Anastomosis

A new study describes how dissolvable sugar‐based stents can be fabricated using additive printing to help surgeons improve microvascular anastomosis. Developed by researchers at the University of Nebraska... Read more

Women's Health

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Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Declining in Younger Women
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator Treats Urinary Incontinence
Image: Professor Mark Prausnitz holds an experimental microneedle contraceptive skin patch (Photo courtesy of Christopher Moore/Georgia Tech).

Microneedle Patch Delivers Long-Acting Contraceptive

A new study shows how a long-acting contraceptive designed for self-administration could provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing nations. Developed by researchers at the Georgia... Read more

Patient Care

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Smart Hospital Bed Continuously Monitors Patient Wellbeing
Patients Commonly Withhold Information from Doctors
Artificial Joint Restores Natural Wrist Movements to Amputees
Image: The Eagle and Electra7 folding power wheelchairs (Photo courtesy of Quick N Mobile).

Foldable Power Wheelchairs Improve User Mobility

New foldable power wheelchairs can fold up into the size of a medium suitcase in just three seconds, and can fit in the trunk of almost any car. The Quick N Mobile (Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA) Eagle heavy-duty... Read more

Health IT

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Machine Learning Algorithm Detects Cervical Cancer
Innovative Smartband Predicts Pending Epileptic Seizures
Mobile App Warns Diabetics of Dangerous Sugar Levels
Image: The AI algorithm can help monitor people with dementia (Photo courtesy of iStock).

AI Algorithm Analyzes Daily Activities in People with Dementia

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to remotely monitor people with dementia living at home, helping to identify health problems such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). Researchers at the University... 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

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New AR Device Helps Cardiologists Plan and Perform Complex Procedures
GE Healthcare to Implement First AI-Powered Hospital Command Centers
Medical Robots Market to Reach USD 28 Billion in 2025
Image: The OpenSight Augmented Reality System (Photo courtesy of Novarad).

OpenSight Augmented Reality System for Microsoft HoloLens Cleared by FDA

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the OpenSight Augmented Reality System, making it the first AR medical solution for Microsoft HoloLens to be cleared for use in pre-operative surgical planning.... Read more

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