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Waist-Height Ratio Better Than BMI for Gauging Mortality

Estimates of years of life lost due to obesity were higher and more accurate when using waist-to-height ratio than body mass index, according to a new study. More...
18 Jun 2013
Image: Diffusion tensor image showing white matter fibers (in blue) that were found to be affected by heading. Credit: Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Soccer Ball “Heading” Could Lead to Brain Trauma

Soccer players who “head” the ball regularity demonstrate poorer performance on memory tests and have brain abnormalities similar to those found in traumatic brain injury patients, according to new findings. More...
17 Jun 2013
Image: The ZOLL AutoPulse mechanical CPR system (Photo courtesy of ZOLL).

Cardiac Support Pump Improves CPR Delivery

A new study shows that the likelihood of achieving a return of spontaneous circulation is 62% greater when using a cardiac support pump to deliver chest compressions. More...
17 Jun 2013

Universal MRSA Disinfection Cuts Infection Rates

Universal decolonization of all intensive care unit patients as if they have methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus reduces infections substantially more than other more targeted strategies, according to a new study. More...
13 Jun 2013
Image: The iTrace for Blood Centers system scanner (Photo courtesy of SysLogic).

Tracking Device Helps Centers Monitor Blood Bags

A radio frequency identification tagging system for blood products allows them to be tracked throughout the supply chain. More...
13 Jun 2013
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GPS Technology Aids Lung Cancer Detection

A minimally invasive procedure called electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) detects, locates, and identifies malignancies far deeper in the lungs than a bronchoscope can generally reach. More...
12 Jun 2013
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Smartphone Application Improves Colonoscopy Prep

A new smartphone app can help ensure that patients undergo proper bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy. More...
06 Jun 2013
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