Critical Care




Non-Invasive Adhesive Hydrogel Patch Marks Breakthrough in Treatment of Collapsed Airways in Newborns
A novel approach for treating tracheomalacia involves the use of a non-invasive adhesive hydrogel patch to wrap around and support the damaged trachea, thereby opening the airway. More...28 Jul 2023

AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Disorders from ECG Photos
A novel deep-learning application offers an automated screening method for left ventricular systolic dysfunction, a medical condition characterized by a weakness in the heart's major chamber that significantly diminishes the heart's pumping capacity. More...27 Jul 2023

Revolutionary Bio-Hydrogel Implant Coating Could Reduce Risk of Device Rejection
A new initiative is taking a bold and innovative approach to address the issue of antimicrobial resistance by harnessing pathogenic bacteria as beneficial allies in enhancing tissue regeneration for improved implant integration. More...27 Jul 2023

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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
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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
Blood Filter Device Removes Circulating Tumor Cells in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Tiny Swallowable Vibrating Capsule Could Transform Clinical Approach to Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
First-of-Its-Kind Technology Detects ‘Invisible’ Risk of Heart Disease from Routine Cardiac CT Scans
Groundbreaking Nanodevice Makes Bioimaging Clearer for Early Disease Diagnosis
PT/INR Monitoring System Uses Novel Clot-Detection Technology to Deliver Results at POC
Next-Gen Heart Failure Management Platform Combines Advanced Interatrial Shunting and Hemodynamic Monitoring
World’s First Minimally Invasive Deep Venous ‘Stent Cleaner’ Treats Acute to Chronic In-Stent Thrombosis
Electronic Skin Tracks Human Vital Signs with Ultrahigh Precision
Smart Watches Could Identify Parkinson’s Disease Years before Symptoms Appear
World’s Smallest Single-Chamber MR Conditional Pacemaker Streamlines MRI Workflow
Revolutionary Tool Diagnoses Heart Disease Due to Invisible Blockages in Small Blood Vessels
Dissolving Wireless Implant Monitors and Treats Heart Disease
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