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Critical Care

Cardiovascular Mortality Increases Over Christmas Holidays

A new study concludes that the “Christmas holiday effect,” reflected in more heart-related deaths during the Christmas holidays (December 25 to January 7), is unrelated to cold weather. More...
03 Jan 2017
Image: An advanced ambulance drone can help treat victims in disaster situations (Photo courtesy of WCUCOM).

Medical Disaster Drone Showcases Lifesaving Capabilities

New ambulance drones can support victims and rescue personnel during mass shootings, bombings, or other terrorist attacks. More...
28 Dec 2016
Image: The CardioQuick Patch facilitates correct ECG electrode placement (Photo courtesy of Ennovea Medical).

Electrode Placement Patch Raises ECG Accuracy

A single-use patch that ensures the uniform placement of electrocardiogram (ECG) leads cuts down on inaccuracies and saves time. More...
28 Dec 2016
Image: A new study shows CPR duration influences survival and outcomes (Photo courtesy of Philips Healthcare).

Duration of Resuscitation Impacts Favorable Outcomes

Shorter resuscitation times of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients have a positive impact on favorable functional outcomes, according to a new study. More...
27 Dec 2016
Image: A novel eMDI merges real-time lung function data (Photo courtesy of H&T Presspart).

Connected Dose Inhaler Optimizes Respiratory Care

A novel embedded metered dose inhaler (eMDI) enables improved adherence and real-time monitoring of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) patients. More...
27 Dec 2016
Image: A new study suggests PSA tests may hold no prostate cancer screening benefit (Photo courtesy of 123rf.com).

Prostate Cancer Patients Usually Die of Other Diseases

A new study implies that regularly scheduled prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening has no effect on prostate cancer mortality rates. More...
22 Dec 2016
Image: Aβ peptides in the mouse brain, after optogenetic stimulation, and following gamma oscillations (Photo courtesy of MIT).

Oscillating Light Therapy Could Help Treat Alzheimer's

Gamma frequency light therapy could attenuate amyloid load and modify microglia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), claims a new study. More...
21 Dec 2016
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