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Image: The illustration shows how the injectable heart stimulator is supposed to work when fully developed and tested (Photo courtesy of Lund University)

Injectable Cardiac Stimulator Corrects Heart Arrhythmia in Emergency Situations

An injectable heart stimulator consisting of a syringe loaded with a solution of nanoparticles can correct arrhythmias in emergencies and then naturally disintegrate after use. More...
29 Aug 2024
Image: The human-centered AI tool aims to improve sepsis management (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Human-Centered AI Tool Predicts Patient’s Sepsis Risk Within Four Hours

An AI tool designed to assist clinicians in making decisions about patients at risk of sepsis accounts for uncertainties in its predictions and suggests additional information, such as demographic data, vital signs, and lab test results, needed to enhance its accuracy. More...
28 Aug 2024
Image: A demonstration of the use of autofluorescence imaging in a wound debridement procedure (Photo courtesy of David Armstrong, DPM, PhD)

Handheld Device “Lights Up” Bacteria in Wounds to Help Surgeons Prevent Infection

A new method involving autofluorescence imaging allows a handheld device that employs violet light to highlight bacteria that are otherwise invisible during wound debridement. More...
28 Aug 2024
Image: The Edison System delivers pulsed sound energy into the body, without any incisions or needles, to destroy tumors at sub-cellular level (Photo courtesy of HistoSonics)

Noninvasive Sonic Beam Therapy Platform Uses Sound Waves to Destroy Liver Tumors at Sub-Cellular Level

A sophisticated platform uses histotripsy to deliver precision-targeted, pulsed sound energy into the body without any incisions or needles, destroying targeted liver tumors and tissue at the sub-cellular level. More...
27 Aug 2024
Image: The NAVOY algorithm assists in predicting ICU patients’ risk of developing sepsis (Photo courtesy of AlgoDx)

POC Sepsis Detection Software Provides Clinicians with Early Warning of Patient Deterioration in ICU

An AI solution offers the potential to improve sepsis care by providing healthcare providers with a powerful tool to identify patients at risk in the Emergency Department as well as other hospital wards. More...
26 Aug 2024
Image: The study reveals how blood flow-driven forces play a vital role in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Insights into Blood Flow Fluctuations to Aid Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers have discovered how blood flow fluctuations caused by atherosclerosis can exacerbate inflammation and clot formation, highlighting the pivotal role of blood flow-driven forces in cardiovascular disease progression. More...
23 Aug 2024
Image: Researchers are using AI to pick up early signs of mitral valve regurgitation, the most common heart valve disorder (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

AI Automates Detection of Mitral Regurgitation on Echocardiograms for Minimally Invasive Procedure or Surgery

Researchers have developed an AI program to detect the presence and severity of mitral valve regurgitation from echocardiograms that could help identify patients for a minimally invasive procedure or surgery. More...
23 Aug 2024
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