Critical Care
AKI Monitoring System Transforms Traditional Catheter into Next-Gen Smart Device
A monitoring system transforms the traditional Foley catheter into a next-generation sensor for accurate, real-time measurement of urine output (UO), intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), and core body temperature for patients who need consistent monitoring for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). More...14 Sep 2022
AI Predicts Demand for Hospital Beds for Patients Coming Through Emergency Department
An artificial intelligence tool is being used to predict how many patients coming through the emergency department will need to be admitted into the hospital, helping planners manage demand on beds. More...09 Sep 2022
Miniature Biosensor Accurately Monitors Condition of Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds include wounds as a result of serious injury or trauma, ulcers, pressure sores or through diseases such as diabetes. Now, a newly-developed biosensor is capable of accurately monitoring the condition of a chronic wound. More...05 Sep 2022
First-of-Its-Kind Defibrillator Achieves 98.7% Success Rate in Global Trial
A new type of extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) using a lead (thin wire) placed behind the sternum has met safety and effectiveness goals for participants in a premarket global clinical study. More...02 Sep 2022
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Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Using Smartphones More Than Doubles Detection Rate
ML Tool Alerts Doctors to Patients’ Deteriorating Condition 2-8 Hours in Advance
AI Identifies Severe Aortic Stenosis from Routine ECGs
Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery Offers Smaller Incisions, Fewer Blood Transfusions and Complications
Pioneering 'String Test' a True Game Changer in Gastrointestinal Monitoring
Transcatheter Valve Repair System for MR and TR Patients Enables Precise Navigation and Implant Delivery
Chip-Free, Wireless Electronic “Skin” Could Detect Any Target Biomarker
New Ablation Technique Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ventricular Tachycardia Heart Rhythms
World’s Smallest Heart Pump Maintains Blood Pressure and Flow During Stent Placement
Wearable Sweat Sensor Provides Continuous Monitoring for Health Conditions
Coin-Sized Wearable Biosensing Platform Continuously Monitors Biosignals in Blood
Smart Bed Sensors Embedded in Hospital Mattresses Could Prevent Bed Sores
Skin-Worn Biosensors Fashioned from Old CDs Can Monitor Health Markers
Injectable Gel Can Help Patients with Brain Tumor Recover After Surgery
Low-Cost Sponge Electrodes Improve Signal Detection for Medical Monitoring
High-Tech Vest for Monitoring Lung Function Could Speed Discharge of ICU Patients
Bacteria-Based Biohybrid Microrobots Seek and Destroy Tumor Cells
Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System Improves Implantation for Endovascular Treatments
Adjustable Clot Retriever Reduces Vessel Tension During Ischemic Stroke Treatment
‘Smart Necklace’ Biosensor Customized as Bioimplant Could Diagnose and Treat Brain Injury
CT Imaging Alone Found Noninferior to CT/MR Combo for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
Bedside AI Sepsis Detection System Can Cut Hospital Deaths by 20%
Single Cassette for Measurement of Lactate and Blood Gas Aids Rapid Sepsis Diagnosis
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