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Image: The portable platform could address diagnostic gaps for tuberculosis testing in clinics without access to advanced laboratory infrastructure (photo credit: Shutterstock)

Handheld Molecular Test Detects Tuberculosis from Tongue Swabs in 30 Minutes

A new handheld DNA test provides lab-level TB detection at point of care in under 30 minutes, even without sputum samples. More...
30 Apr 2026
Image: In a new clinical study, the Camstent Coated Catheter was shown to reduce CAUTIs and antibiotic use compared with standard care (photo courtesy of Camstent)

Bacteria-Resistant Urinary Catheter Coating Reduces Infections and Antibiotic Use

A new bacteria-resistant catheter coating reduces CAUTIs by one-third and halves antibiotic use in catheterized patients. More...
30 Apr 2026
Image: Chip-free and batteryless sensory airway stent enabled by a miniature magnetic switch (Yusheng Wang et al. , Science Advances (2026) .DOI:10.1126/sciadv.aed3998)

Sensor-Integrated Airway Stent Enables Continuous Remote Monitoring

A new chip-free, battery-free airway stent enables continuous remote monitoring to flag complications and reduce bronchoscopies. More...
29 Apr 2026
Image: Researchers are advancing newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease using vibration-based and contactless tools (photo credit: Shutterstock)

Vibration-Based Tools Aim to Improve Newborn Screening for Heart Defects

A new vibration-based and video system aims to improve newborn CCHD screening across skin tones. More...
29 Apr 2026
Image: The approach pairs the ASI algorithm with the Acumen IQ finger cuff from Edwards Lifesciences to screen for clinically significant aortic stenosis (photo courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences)

Finger Cuff Algorithm Enables Noninvasive Screening for Aortic Stenosis

A new algorithm achieved 100% sensitivity in screening for moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis in African American patients. More...
29 Apr 2026
Image: Six-month FlexPulse IDE data show positive outcomes with Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo catheter, confirming safety and efficacy seen in the CE Mark study for complex AFib (photo courtesy of Abbott)

Dual-Energy Ablation and Conduction System Pacing Show Positive Early Outcomes

New data show a dual‑energy ablation catheter and conduction system pacing improve arrhythmia control with high safety. More...
29 Apr 2026
Image: Chip-free and batteryless sensory airway stent enabled by a miniature magnetic switch (Yusheng Wang et al. , Science Advances (2026) .DOI:10.1126/sciadv.aed3998)

Sensor-Integrated Airway Stent Enables Continuous Remote Monitoring

A new chip-free, battery-free airway stent enables continuous remote monitoring to flag complications and reduce bronchoscopies. More...
29 Apr 2026
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