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AI Tool Predicts Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk from Sleep Study ECG

Image: A deep learning system leverages existing data from overnight sleep studies to predict the risk of future adverse cardiac events. (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

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Image: The proposed acquisition would add NeoCast, an investigational next-generation liquid embolic technology for chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH), to Terumo Neuro’s neurovascular portfolio. (Photo courtesy of Arsenal Medical)

Terumo Neuro Acquisition Advances Liquid Embolic Technology for Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Terumo Neuro signed an agreement to acquire Arsenal Medical Inc., a privately held, clinical-stage biomaterials company. Read more
12 Oct 2026 | Business

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AI Platform Personalizes Support Between Visits for Cancer Survivors

An AI platform for cancer survivorship tailors support and boosts predictive precision for adverse outcomes by over 25%. Read more
09 Oct 2026 | Patient Care

Image: Infection occurs after about 2% of knee replacement surgeries and is typically treated with multiple operations and a temporary antibiotic-loaded bone cement spacer. (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

FDA Clears Antibiotic-Delivering Spacer for Infected Knee Replacements

A new FDA-cleared knee spacer releases gentamicin while preserving load-bearing support for periprosthetic knee infection. Read more
09 Oct 2026 | Surgical Techniques

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PSMA PET/CT-Guided Biopsy Improves Detection of Significant Prostate Cancer After Nondiagnostic MRI

A PSMA PET/CT-guided biopsy approach boosts detection of clinically significant prostate cancer after negative/inconclusive MRI. Read more
08 Oct 2026 | Medical Imaging

Image: New growth model captures differences in response to growth hormone therapy, integrating this predictive technology into routine pediatric practice will shift growth hormone treatment from a trial-and-error approach to true personalized medicine. (Photo courtesy of Professor Jung-woo Chae/Chungnam National University)

Predictive Model Supports Growth Hormone Treatment Planning in Idiopathic Short Stature

A new model and web tool estimate height percentile trajectories with growth hormone in idiopathic short stature, aiding planning. Read more
08 Oct 2026 | AI

Image: The investigational niia signature wearable patch combines continuous glucose monitoring, insulin delivery, and automated glucose control in a single system. (photo courtesy of PharmaSens)

Wearable Patch Prototype Advances Toward Integrated Automated Insulin Delivery

A new system integrates continuous glucose monitoring, insulin delivery, and automated glucose control in one device. Read more
08 Oct 2026 | Critical Care

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AI Tool Combining ECG and Blood Tests Reduces Unnecessary Heart Transplant Biopsies

An AI approach combining EKG and blood tests detects heart transplant rejection, reducing unnecessary biopsies. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Critical Care

Image: Symphony is a Cellular, Acellular and Matrix-like Product (CAMP) combining AROA ECM with high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to treat hard-to-heal wounds such as diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers. (Photo courtesy of Aroa Biosurgery)

Matrix-Based Skin Substitute Improves Closure of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

A new matrix-based skin substitute improves 12-week closure rates and shortens healing time in diabetic foot ulcers. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Surgical Techniques

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Deep Brain Stimulation Window May Matter for Parkinson’s Patients With GBA1 Variants

New data link earlier deep brain stimulation to better cognitive outcomes in GBA1-positive Parkinson’s disease. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Critical Care

Image: The CardioMEMS HF System measures PAP through a permanently implanted sensor in the pulmonary artery. (Image Credt: U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

FDA-Approved App Enables Pulmonary Pressure Monitoring and Medication Guidance in Heart Failure

Abbott received FDA approval for updates to the CardioMEMS HF System, enabling new patient-facing features through the CardioGuide HF app. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Critical Care

Image: Photographs depict the in-plane technique of needle insertion for the US-guided hydrodissection procedure using the (A) ulnar approach in right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and the (B) radial approach in left wrist CTS. (Photo courtesy of Radiological Society of North America)

Minimally Invasive Ultrasound-Guided Procedure Eases Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

An ultrasound-guided nerve release procedure provides longer-lasting relief than steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Critical Care

Image: The Autus valve can be implanted at about 13 mm in young children and expanded up to 22 mm as they grow using a balloon catheter. (Photo courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences)

New FDA-Approved Pediatric Pulmonary Valve Can Expand as Children Grow

A size-adjustable pediatric heart valve gains FDA approval, allowing catheter expansion as children grow and delaying repeat surgery Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Surgical Techniques

Image: Initial PSMA PET/CT scan showing (from top to bottom) positive lesions in T11, an aortocaval node, a right common iliac node, a right internal iliac node, and the prostate bed. The T11 lesion was identified as a hemangioma on a subsequent MRI. MRI indicates magnetic resonance imaging; PET/CT, positron-emission tomography/computed tomography; PSMA, prostate-specific membrane antigen. (Kishan AU, Zekster Y, Singer AE, et al. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2026. doi:10.3322/caac.70111)

PSMA PET/CT Imaging Guides Treatment Selection in Recurrent Prostate Cancer

A targeted imaging-guided approach enables adaptive radiation and radioligand therapy across prostate cancer recurrences. Read more
07 Oct 2026 | Surgical Techniques

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AI Model Predicts Prolonged Sitting in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain affects an estimated one in seven women and can occur with conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, or uterine fibroids. Pain, fatigue, and other symptoms may contribute to prolonged... Read more

Autonomous AI Helps Streamline Urgent Skin Cancer Referrals

Urgent suspected skin cancer referrals place substantial pressure on dermatology services. In England, referrals have almost tripled since 2009, yet only about 6% lead to an urgent skin cancer diagnosis.... Read more

Virtual Ultrasound Images Support Development of Cardiovascular Imaging Tools

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a widening of the largest blood vessel in the abdomen. Ultrasound imaging can help evaluate the condition, but developing automated diagnostic software requires large numbers... Read more

New Benchmark Highlights Evidence Gaps in AI Responses to Clinical Questions

Many clinical decisions still rely on limited evidence, while most artificial intelligence benchmarks overlook the patient context that shapes real-world care. General large language models can also struggle... Read more

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Standardized Scoring Tool Supports ICU Discharge Decisions

Intensive care unit (ICU) discharge requires clinicians to determine whether a critically ill patient can safely transfer to a lower-acuity unit. When patients deteriorate soon after transfer, “bounce-back”... Read more

Image: Bio-inspired tactile neuromorphic system. (a) Schematic of tactile signal transduction from TENG-driven pre/post-synaptic spikes to a g-IGT. (b) Photographs showing the transparency and flexibility of the fabricated device. (c) Schematic of the g-IGT measurement setup. (d) ID–VG transfer curves measured under different scan rates. (e) ID–VG characteristics at various VD conditions. (f) Cross-sectional structure of the TENG. (g) VTENG outputs under different contact forces. (h) Force–voltage response showing linear sensitivity. Error bars in (h) represent the standard deviation obtained from 5-times repeated measurements. (Hanseong Cho, Seoyeon Park, Youngmin Lee, Sejoon Lee. Advanced Materials, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202520540)

Battery-Free Wearable Sensor Enables Activity Recognition for Health Monitoring

Neuromorphic devices are engineered systems that emulate functions of biological neural networks. Wearable versions could enable low-power patient monitoring, but many existing designs still depend on... Read more

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New ECG Foundation Model Enables Broad Cardiac Diagnosis and Risk Prediction

Electrocardiograms are central to cardiovascular decision-making, but conventional artificial intelligence models are often trained for narrow tasks, such as detecting a single arrhythmia.... Read more

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Nasal Spray Provides Rapid Pain Relief for Children in Emergency Care

Pain in children treated in emergency departments can be difficult to control quickly, and inadequate analgesia may increase distress for both patients and families during urgent care. Treatment options... Read more

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Magnetically Guided Capsule Enables Targeted Small Intestine Microbiome Sampling

The small intestinal microbiome is difficult to study because much of the small intestine is long, narrow, and beyond the reach of routine endoscopic tools. Upper endoscopy accesses only the beginning... Read more

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Injectable Foam Dressing Conforms to Deep Traumatic Wounds and Inhibits Bacteria

Deep traumatic wounds can be difficult to manage because they often form irregular cavities that flat dressings cannot adequately fill. Blast injuries and other complex wounds also carry substantial risks... Read more

First Surgery Using Commercial Stem Cell-Derived Heart Muscle Sheets Performed in Japan

Ischemic heart disease causes damage when narrowed coronary arteries restrict blood flow to the heart. For patients who have exhausted other treatment options, persistent symptoms, reduced cardiac function,... Read more

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New Software Tools Support Precision Mapping and Guidance in Cardiac Ablation

Catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias requires precise intracardiac mapping while minimizing fluoroscopy exposure. Electrophysiologists also need integrated tools that streamline mapping, pacing, and... Read more

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At-Home Neuromodulation Shows Promise in Selected Patients With Hypertension

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. Many patients receiving treatment for hypertension still remain above recommended blood pressure... Read more

EHR Model Flags High-Risk Periods in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Determining when patients with metastatic breast cancer are nearing the end of life remains difficult, often leading to intensive interventions with limited benefit. Prognostic uncertainty can delay goals-of-care... Read more

Virtual Reality Helps Claustrophobic Patients Complete Cardiac PET/CT Scans

Anxiety and claustrophobia—intense fear of confined spaces—often prevent patients from completing cardiac positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). Aborted scans delay diagnosis, consume... Read more

Weighted Blankets Reduce Anxiety in Hospitalized Adults

Anxiety is common among hospitalized adults and can impair recovery, disrupt sleep, and worsen mental health. Although clinicians often use nonpharmacologic strategies, bedside options that act quickly... Read more

Medical Imaging

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Image: Cross section of the spine with a color-coded density map. Trabecular bone density decreases from blue through yellow to red. The scale ranges from red (0 mg/mm³) to blue (800 mg/mm³). (Image Credit: Fraunhofer IGD)

AI Software Detects Osteoporosis from Routine CT Scans

Osteoporosis can progress for years without pain, leaving bone loss undetected until a fracture or back pain prompts testing. By that point, bone loss may already be advanced. Bone density testing is not... Read more

AI Model Uses Pretreatment CT Scans to Predict Immunotherapy-Related Pneumonitis Risk

Pneumonitis is a potentially life-threatening form of lung inflammation that affects about 10% of patients with lung cancer receiving immunotherapy. Because it can be difficult to predict before symptoms... Read more

MRI-Based Test Speeds Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Reduces Lumbar Punctures

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition marked by multiple scars in the brain or spine. Diagnosis can be difficult because symptoms vary and the disease can progress at different rates.... Read more

AI Tool Improves Early Detection of Silicosis and Black Lung on X-Rays

Black lung and silicosis are forms of lasting lung damage that can develop after years of inhaling coal or rock dust. More than 2.2 million U.S. workers inhale these particles on the job, and damage may... Read more

Health IT

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Adaptive Radiation QA Software Gains Validation for NeoArc Treatments

Adaptive radiation therapy allows clinicians to adjust treatment plans to daily anatomical changes such as tumor shrinkage, weight loss, or organ movement, improving precision while limiting exposure to... Read more

Healthcare Database Helps Close Long COVID Surveillance Gap

Long COVID is a chronic condition that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and lasts at least three months. It can follow severe illness, but it can also affect anyone who has been infected.... Read more

Image: MindMotion Lite delivers the full range of neurotherapeutic activities available on MindMotion GO through a tablet (Photo courtesy of MindMaze Therapeutics)

New Tablet Platform Extends Stroke Neurorehabilitation Beyond the Clinic

Continuity and intensity of neurorehabilitation after stroke are critical for functional recovery, but access to ongoing therapy at home often remains limited. Hospitals and outpatient programs therefore... Read more

Smartphone App Improves Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major modifiable driver of cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular morbidity. Despite effective therapies, many adults fail to achieve control, leading to... Read more

Point of Care

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Identifies Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults Without Diabetes

Dysglycemia—abnormal blood glucose regulation—can fluctuate throughout the day and often escape conventional screening. Clinicians typically rely on fasting plasma glucose and hemoglobin A1c, which offer... Read more

Image: Schematic illustration depicting MOF-encapsulated microneedle biosensing versus conventional blood draw-based diagnosis and monitoring of acute kidney injury. (Yixuan Wang et al., Advanced Materials, 2026. DOI: 10.1002/adma.74423)

Microneedle Patch Enables At-Home Monitoring of Acute Kidney Injury

Kidney disease is often silent in its early stages, making timely detection difficult outside clinical settings. Early biomarkers such as neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin can require blood draws... Read more

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Ultrathin Metasurface Could Bring Quantitative Phase Imaging to Portable Devices

Point-of-care imaging often depends on bulky optical systems that have difficulty visualizing nearly transparent cells and tissues without staining. These limitations can slow diagnosis and restrict use... Read more

Rapid Onsite Testing Reduces Emergency Department Transfers in Long-Term Care

Respiratory infections in long-term care residents frequently trigger emergency department transfers that strain hospital capacity and expose frail patients to additional risks. Turnaround delays from... Read more

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World Health Expo to Showcase Trillion-Dollar Growth Across Pharma, Biotech, Longevity and Wellness at 2027 Edition

World Health Expo (WHX) expands with the new Pharma, Biotech, Longevity and Wellness industry sectors More than 235,000 professional visits, over 4,200 exhibitors and representatives from over... Read more

Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Vessel-Sealing Instrument for Robotic Surgery

As robotic-assisted surgery expands across U.S. hospitals, teams increasingly seek energy instruments with the familiarity and performance of tools used in open and laparoscopic procedures.... Read more

Image: The da Vinci SP system enables single-incision or natural-orifice procedures, enhancing visualization and precision in narrow or deep anatomical spaces (Photo courtesy of Intuitive)

Robotic Single-Port System Gains CE Mark for Transvaginal Gynecologic Procedures

Intuitive (Sunnyvale, CA, USA) announced that it has received CE mark approval for use of the da Vinci SP Single Port surgical system in transvaginal gynecologic procedures, marking the first such indication... Read more

Smartphone-Integrated Epinephrine Auto-Injector Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award

Severe allergic reactions can escalate rapidly and require prompt epinephrine, yet many at-risk patients do not consistently carry their auto-injector. With food allergies affecting an estimated 220 million... Read more

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