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Image: A uniquely coated catheter clears blocked dialysis access points (Photo courtesy of Concept Medical).

Sirolimus Coated Catheter Clears Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Shunts

A novel balloon catheter treats stenotic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or arteriovenous graft (AVG) vascular access anastomosis. Read more
12 Sep 2019 | Critical Care
Image: A thread-like robot winds its way through a simulated brain (Photo courtesy of MIT).

Soft Continuum Robots Wind through Brain Pathways

A new study shows how a magnetically steerable miniature robot can actively glide through narrow, winding pathways, such as the labyrinthine vasculature of the brain. Read more
11 Sep 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A single patient room in the new Glen Hospital (Photo courtesy of McGill University).

Nosocomial Infection Rates Fall in Single-Patient Rooms

A new study suggests that single-patient rooms help prevent drug-resistant organism colonization, resulting in significantly reduced rates of hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Read more
11 Sep 2019 | Critical Care
Image: ZOLL Medical has completed its acquisition of Cardiac Science (Photo courtesy of iStock).

ZOLL Medical Completes Acquisition of Cardiac Science

ZOLL Medical Corporation (Chelmsford, MA, USA), which manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Cardiac Science Corporation (Waukesha, WI, USA), a provider of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), related services, and accessories. Read more
10 Sep 2019 | Business
Image: A new study claims preventative PCI reduces subsequent heart attack risk (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Preventative Angioplasty Reduces Mortality Risk after Heart Attack

Complete multivessel revascularization following a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) reduces the risk of cardiovascular death, according to a new study. Read more
10 Sep 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study shows that many patients who receive an ICD are unaware of driving restrictions (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Study Shows ICD Patients Unaware of Driving Restrictions

Nearly one-third of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) resume driving despite it being medically contraindicated, claims a new study. Read more
10 Sep 2019 | Critical Care
Image: GSNs scintillating under NIR laser light (Photo courtesy of Nanospectra Biosciences).

Activated Gold Particles Help Ablate Prostate Tumors

Gold-silica nanoshell (GSN) particles that absorb near-infrared light (NIR) can induce photothermal ablation of prostate cancer, claims a new study. Read more
09 Sep 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: An AVP infusion following a heart attack reduces transfusion needs (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock).

AVP Cuts Trauma Transfusion Needs in Half

Giving low-dose arginine vasopressin (AVP) to patients with trauma and hemorrhagic shock cuts the volume of blood products required to stabilize them by half, according to a new study. Read more
09 Sep 2019 | Critical Care
Image: The Preloc monofilament base before wound closure (Photo courtesy of Zipline Medical).

Wound Closure System Outperforms Staples and Sutures

A novel skin closure system reduces incision-related problems, provides greater range of motion, reduces pain, and results in superior scar quality. Read more
06 Sep 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: Cancer screening is still undertaken in many senior patients, despite recommendations (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Research Recommends Elderly Patients Stop Cancer Screening

Despite current clinical guidelines recommend against screening older adults with less than 10 years' life expectancy, many doctors continue to do so, claims a new study. Read more
06 Sep 2019 | Patient Care
Image: A batch of CNTfs before being spun into sutures (Photo courtesy of Rice University).

Nanotube Carbon Fibers Can Rewire Damaged Hearts

A new study shows that carbon nanotube fibers (CNTfs) can restore electrical conduction in the diseased myocardium, offering a potential long-term restorative solution. Read more
05 Sep 2019 | Surgical Techniques
Image: The inflated EsoCheck Cell Collection Device (Photo courtesy of Lucid Diagnostics).

Swallowable Balloon Device Helps Detect Barrett's Esophagus

An ingestible balloon device samples tissues deep in the esophagus, aiding identification of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal cancers. Read more
05 Sep 2019 | Critical Care

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Saliva Dipstick Predicts Heart Failure Risk

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Breakthrough Coronary Sinus Device Improves Myocardial Function

A novel intermittent occlusion device helps reduce infarct size and improve cardiac function following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The Miracor Medical (Awans, Belgium) PiCSO Impulse System... Read more

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Endometriosis Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

A new study links endometriosis to increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy and preeclampsia. Researchers at the University of Arizona (Tucson, USA),... Read more

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Image: A dynamic neck brace helps ALS patients support their head (Photo courtesy of Columbia University).

Dynamic Brace Helps Restore Neck Motion to ALS Patients

An innovative robotic brace supports amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, helping them to hold their heads upright and increase their range of motion. The robotic neck brace, developed at Columbia... 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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New-Generation Devices Aid Growth of Global ECG Devices Market

The global electrocardiography devices (ECG) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% over the forecast period 2019-2023, driven primarily by technological advances, which have helped in developing... Read more

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