Critical Care
Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Effective for Treatment of CTEPH Patients Unable to Undergo Surgery
A new study has demonstrated that a novel treatment called balloon pulmonary angioplasty can effectively treat patients suffering from chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension who cannot undergo surgery. More...14 Apr 2023
Ambulatory Continuous ECG Monitoring Solution Detects Difficult-to-Identify Heart Anomalies
Detecting heart anomalies, such as atrial fibrillation, can be challenging for medical professionals. Now, a wire-free, single-use ambulatory ECG monitoring system aims to provide an end-to-end cardiac monitoring solution for better care and outcomes for such patients. More...12 Apr 2023
Mechanical Nanosurgery Uses Nanotechnology and Precision Magnetics to Destroy Therapy-Resistant Brain Cancers
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most prevalent and aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Researchers are now exploring an innovative method called mechanical nanosurgery, which uses precision magnetics to target cancer cells within the tumor. More...12 Apr 2023
Machine Learning Algorithm Diagnoses Stroke With 83% Accuracy
New research has shown that a machine learning (ML) algorithm, utilizing hospital data and social determinants of health data, can diagnose a stroke quickly—before laboratory test results or diagnostic images become available—with 83% accuracy. More...11 Apr 2023
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World's First Studies with Bedside Portable MRI in Pediatric ECMO Patients Demonstrate Safety and Efficacy
Smart Injectable Hydrogel with Oxygen-Scavenging Capability Inhibits Tumor Growth
Tumor-Initiating Cell Probe makes it Possible to Simultaneously Diagnose and Treat Cancer
Implantable Self-Charging Battery Kills Tumor Cells by Sucking Oxygen
Smart Watches Could Identify Individuals at Higher Risk of Heart Failure and Arrhythmia
Earbuds to Outperform Smartwatches in Monitoring Blood Pressure
AI Helps Identify Liver Cirrhosis Using Electronic Health Records
Game-Changing Endovascular Device-Based Approach Helps Patients Suffering From Heart Failure
Crocodile-Skin-Inspired Omnidirectionally Stretchable Pressure Sensor Could Find Diverse Healthcare Applications
Cutting-Edge Stroke AI Imaging Platform Provides Real-Time Interpretation of Brain Scans
Machine Learning Programs Predict Mortality Risk by Analyzing Results from Routine Hospital Tests
Injectable Hydrogel Allows Scientists to Grow Electrodes inside Body
First Ever Wearable Sensor Detects and Monitors Muscle Atrophy
World's First Bedside EEG Device Detects Acute Brain Failure in Hospitalized Patients
New Evidence-Based Algorithms Could Improve Diagnosis of Pediatric Tuberculosis
World’s First Wireless, Wearable Doppler Ultrasound System Aids in Sepsis Management
New Technology Uses Bio-Printed ‘Patches’ to Repair Damaged Heart Tissue
Smartphone Diagnostic System Detects Anemia Using Simple Photos
Self-Healing, Electrically Conducive, Soft Material Opens Doors to Next-Gen Wearable Devices
Ultra-Soft, Highly Stretchable Implantable Sensor Monitors Bladder Activity in Real-Time
AI Identifies Females with Higher Risk for Kidney Damage After Aneurysm Repair
Stick-On Sensor Could Reduce Hospital Readmissions for Heart Failure Complications
Non-Invasive Test Enables Simple and Low-Cost Screening for Stroke Risk Assessment
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