Critical Care
First-of-Its-Kind, Wireless Monitoring Solution Aids Early Detection of Patient Deterioration
Amidst the reliance on manual "spot-checks" to observe patient vitals by the majority of hospitals worldwide, a novel wireless monitoring system now facilitates continuous monitoring throughout a patient's hospital stay, assisting medical professionals in identifying deterioration promptly. More...15 Aug 2023
Cutting-Edge Solution Combines Robotics and Catheter-Based Technology for Less Invasive Open Heart Surgery
A patient-optimized approach for repairing and replacing heart valves that merges surgical robotics with catheter-based technology and next-generation implants could transform the treatment of structural heart disease. More...14 Aug 2023
First-Of-Its-Kind Handheld and Portable Intracardiac Pressure Monitor to Improve Heart Failure Care
A new non-invasive device has the potential to revolutionize hemodynamic monitoring accessibility in hospitals and clinics, eliminating the need for invasive procedures and improving outcomes for heart failure patients. More...14 Aug 2023
Nanoscale Tattoos Adhered to Live Cells Could Enable Early Disease Diagnosis
In a groundbreaking advancement, engineers have created nanoscale tattoos—microscopic dots and wires capable of adhering to live cells—marking a significant step towards the ability to monitor the health of individual cells. More...10 Aug 2023
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First-Of-Its-Kind Expandable Cryoballoon Catheter Advances Cryoablation Therapy
New Blood-Pressure Related Measure Accurately Predicts Mortality Risk in ICU Patients
Miniature Artificial Heart Could Transform Cardiovascular Disease Treatments
Diagnostic Technique Assesses Structural Changes in Cardiac Arrhythmia to Enable Personalized Treatment
First-of-its-Kind Sepsis Test Offers Groundbreaking Diagnostic Tool for Emergency Departments
New Insight into Rapid Evolution of AMR in Patients Calls for Shift in Diagnostic Testing Approaches
Non-Contrast CT Imaging Solution Accelerates Acute Stroke Triage
Tiny Surgical Robot Travels Deep Into Lungs to Detect and Treat Cancer
Non-Invasive Adhesive Hydrogel Patch Marks Breakthrough in Treatment of Collapsed Airways in Newborns
AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Disorders from ECG Photos
Revolutionary Bio-Hydrogel Implant Coating Could Reduce Risk of Device Rejection
Revolutionary Critical Care Technology Reduces Length of Stay and Ventilation in ICU
First-Of-Its-Kind Robot Allows Clinicians to ‘Feel’ Patients Remotely
Tiny Ultra-Flexible Endovascular Probe Records Deep-Brain Activity without Cranial Surgery
Smart Wearable Stethoscope Continuously Monitors Biomarkers for Signs of Respiratory Irregularities
Game-Changing Robotics Technology Can Provide Remote Medical Treatment in High-Risk Emergency Environments
AI Tool Analyzes Capsule Endoscopy Videos for Accurately Predicting Patient Outcomes for Crohn’s Disease
Shapeshifting Ingestible Capsule Deploys Targeted Therapies along GI Tract and Aids in Weight Management
Ultra-Thin Microcatheter with Fiber Optic Sensors a Game Changer in Heart Disease Detection
Wireless Breast Implant Delivers Tumor-Selective Light to Kill Cancer Cells
ECG-AI Algorithm to Aid Physicians in Earlier Identification of Cardiac Amyloidosis
Machine Learning Model Accurately Identifies High-Risk Surgical Patients
Handheld Device Uses Fiber Optic Sensor to Determine Correct Nasogastric Feeding Tube Placement
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