Critical Care

Protected Droplets Could Revolutionize Methods of Targeting Medicines to Specific Body Locations
A new method for creating responsive emulsions that enables precise control over the dissolution of droplets has the potential to transform how medicines are targeted within the body. More...08 Dec 2023


Wearable Laser-Based Technology Ushers in Next Generation of Health Monitoring
The integration of miniature short-wave infrared (SWIR) laser-based spectroscopy biosensing alongside conventional LED-based photoplethysmography (PPG) biosensing has enabled a new category of non-invasive biosensing in a wearable form factor. More...07 Dec 2023


Novel Endovascular Catheter Opens Blocked Arteries Deep Within Lungs
A novel catheter which has already proven effective in reducing blockages in lung arteries, can also reduce blockages in the smaller segmental pulmonary artery branches which are ultimately responsible for oxygenating the blood in the lungs. More...05 Dec 2023

First Clinical-Grade Diagnostic Wrist-Worn Device Designed for Long Term Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers have developed a wearable wristwatch that offers continuous monitoring of heart rhythm and employs an innovative algorithm for the detection of atrial fibrillation. More...04 Dec 2023

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Ingestible Pill-Sized Device Safely Monitors Vital Signs from Within Patient’s GI Tract
New Biologic Repair Patch Uses Natural Body Motion to Fix Herniated Discs
Novel Breakthrough AI Technology Recognizes Sepsis Patients in Real-Time
Intravenous Needle Irreversibly Softens Via Body Temperature Upon Insertion
World’s First Smart Breathing Tube for Mechanically Ventilated Patients to Prevent Laryngotracheal Pressure Injuries
World's Highest-Multiplex POC System with RNA Quantitating Ability Detects Bacterial Infection
First-of-Its-Kind Wireless Guidewire for TAVR Provides Real-Time Physiologic Data during Interventional Procedures
AI Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death and Cardiovascular Risk
Implantable Wireless Cardiac Pacemaker to Reduce Mechanical Burden of Pacing-Related Medical Complications
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