Critical Care
Study Suggests Blood Marker for Heart Disease
A study of more than 300 patients found that sphingolipid levels were highly correlated with the incidence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD), suggesting that a simple, inexpensive blood test could predict the presence and extent of CAD. More...30 Nov -0001
Home ECG Monitor Cleared by FDA
A monitoring device that allows heart patients to transmit a complete 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) from home or office over a standard telephone line with improved speed and convenience has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More...30 Nov -0001
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New Hand-Held Electrocardiograph
Genetic Causes of Unstable Carotid Artery Plaque
Helical Tomotherapy for Cancer Patients
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
Genes Linked to Coronary Heart Disease Discovered
Intracoronary Radiation Device Cleared by FDA
Alliance for Cleaner Air in Medical Centers
Index of Brain Injury Aids Trauma Surgeons
Innovation in Total-Body Radiation
FDA Clears Defibrillator Leads
Alliance for Ventilators with Wireless Connectivity
Research Project for Potential New Pain Treatments
First Link Between Drug Response and Gene Variants
Viral Load Trends in HIV Patients
Tests for Drugs of Abuse Cleared by FDA
Three New Cellular Imaging Tests Launched
New Tests that Help Guide Drug Therapy
Fibrinogen Test Helps Assess Heart Disease Risk
Hepatitis B Virus DNA Quantification Panel
Balloon Dilatation Catheter Cleared by FDA
New-Generation Stent to Reduce Stenosis
Spirometer/Oximeter Combo Cleared by FDA
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