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Image: Schematic of an implanted defibrillator (Photo courtesy of University of Rochester Medical Center).

ICDs Extend the Lives of Heart Attack Survivors by Over a Year

A landmark follow-up study has found that heart attack survivors who receive implanted cardioverter defribillators live longer, the longer they have them. More...
09 Jun 2009

Brain's Problem-Solving Processes Found Active During Daydreams

A new study revealed that human brains are much more active when daydreaming than previously thought. More...
08 Jun 2009

Glucose Monitoring Devices Help Reduce Long-Term Risks of Diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes who have already been successful in achieving recommended blood sugar goals can further benefit from using continuous glucose monitoring devices, according to a new study. More...
08 Jun 2009
Image: Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing a Treponema pallidum bacterium, the cause of syphilis in humans (Photo courtesy of Alfred Pasieka / SPL).

Screening for Syphilis Recommended for all Pregnant Women

The US Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its 2004 recommendation to screen all pregnant women for syphilis infection. More...
08 Jun 2009

Polycarbonate Disposable Water Bottles Found to Release BPA

A new study has found that polycarbonate containers leach the chemical bisphenol A, which has been linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and possible reproductive development impairment, into the liquid stored in them. More...
04 Jun 2009

Patient Outcomes Improved by Early Mobilization in the ICU

A new study has found that the functional status of intensive care unit patients may be restored earlier by performing daily interruptions in sedation, paired with mobilization and exercise directed by physical and occupational therapists. More...
03 Jun 2009
Image: The Triology 100 ventilator (Photo courtesy of Royal Philips Electronics).

New Respiratory Support Devices Improve Patient Ventilation

Three new solutions are intended to improve mechanical ventilation performance and patient comfort for patients under support ventilation in the intensive care, sub-acute, and home care settings. More...
02 Jun 2009
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