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05 Aug 2026 - 07 Aug 2026
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Critical Care

Image: The benefits of ICD implantation in octagenerians are uncertain (Photo courtesy of Fotolia).

ICD Survival Rates Improve in Older Age

Older patients who receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac death survive longer, but suffer high hospitalization rates, according to a new study. More...
09 Feb 2017
Image: Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy of Ottawa Hospital (Photo courtesy of Ottawa Hospital).

Clinical Tool Identifies Patients Who Do Not Require Cardiac Monitoring

Emergency departments (EDs) have a new clinical decision tool to identify patients with chest pain who can be removed safely from cardiac monitoring, according to a new study. More...
08 Feb 2017
Image: The PleurX catheter system for draining pleural effusions (Photo courtesy of BD).

Catheter System Drains Recurrent Pleural Effusions

A novel catheter system enables patients to drain pleural fluid at home, instead of requiring them to return to the hospital for thoracentesis. More...
08 Feb 2017
Image: An infected cell engulfed by Ebola (Photo courtesy of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health).

Social Media Helps Forecast Outbreak Transmission Patterns

A new study suggests then when epidemiological data are scarce, social media and Internet reports can be reliable tools for forecasting infectious disease outbreaks. More...
02 Feb 2017
Image: The Bindex osteoporosis screening and diagnostics device (Photo courtesy of Bone Index).

Novel Point-of-Care Device Helps Diagnose Osteoporosis

A novel portable bone density scanner detects osteoporosis with 90% sensitivity and specificity, helping physicians arrive at an accurate diagnosis. More...
01 Feb 2017

Antibiotic Management Strategies Fail to Curb Resistance

A new study concludes that neither of the two current antibiotic regimens employed in hospitals can effectively mitigate antibiotic resistance. More...
31 Jan 2017
Image: The Hyperview hyperspectral tissue oxygenation device (Photo courtesy of HyperMed Imaging).

Portable Imaging Device Assesses Tissue Oxygenation

A handheld, battery operated diagnostic imaging device measures oxygen saturation (O2Sat) and other measures in superficial tissues for patients with potential circulatory compromise. More...
26 Jan 2017
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