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Image: The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System (Photo courtesy of TearScience).

Thermal System Helps Unblock Dry Eyes

A new system for treating evaporative dry eye heats and massages the eyelids, helping to unblock the flow of lipids from the meibomian glands, found under the eyelids. More...
16 Feb 2012

Inhalation Device Promotes Smoking Cessation Therapy

A novel electronic inhaler for nicotine replacement therapy looks like a typical e-cigarette, but could also be used as a part of a wider smoking cessation-therapy approach. More...
16 Feb 2012
Image: Components of the OLAM device (Photo courtesy of Oregon State University).

Portable Life and Activity Monitor Records Vital Signs

A wearable, noninvasive electronic device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration while at the same time recording a person's activity level. More...
15 Feb 2012
Image: A close up of the glass flow chamber irradiated by laser light (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri).

Photoacoustic Device Finds Cancer Cells Before They Become Tumors

An innovative laser-based device could detect aggressive melanoma at the cellular level, long before tumors have a chance to form. More...
14 Feb 2012
Image: Rich Landry displays the new Individual First Aid Kit (Photo courtesy of USAG-Natick Public Affairs).

US Army Improves Emergency Field Medical Response

The US Army has completely redesigned the Individual First Aid Kit to store it in the small of the back, making it easily accessible from either side by the injured soldier or another trying to help him. More...
14 Feb 2012

Updated Criteria for Restoring Blood Flow to the Heart

Restructured appropriate use criteria offer detailed guidance on when to use an invasive procedure to improve blood flow to the heart, and how to choose the best procedure for each patient. More...
13 Feb 2012

Assessment Test Evaluates COPD Exacerbation Severity

Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be reliably assessed with a new test. More...
13 Feb 2012
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