Critical Care
RDW Blood Test Can Predict Mortality and Re-Admission Among Elderly, Hospitalized Patients
New research has found that higher red cell distribution width (RDW), an index for variation of red blood cell size, is associated with increased rates of in-hospital mortality and hospital re-admission among older (>60) patients. More...25 May 2022
Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel Facilitates Rapid POC Diagnosis of Chest Pain Patients in ED
A point-of-care (POC), serial multi-marker testing strategy has been shown to facilitate the rapid diagnosis and management of chest pain patients in the emergency department (ED). Quidel Corporation (San Diego, CA, USA) has developed the Triage Cardiac Panel for use in the ED that is FDA cleared to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. More...17 May 2022
New Arrhythmia Mapping Technology Could Increase Ablation Success Rates
Before an electrophysiologist can perform an ablation, they need to know precisely where in the heart the arrhythmia is coming from. Now, a new technology can accurately and noninvasively map atrial and ventricular heart arrhythmias in a matter of minutes. More...09 May 2022
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AI-Enabled ECGs Can Identify Patients at Greater Risk of Stroke and Cognitive Decline
Cardiac Defibrillator Implanted Under Skin Much Safer for Patients
Paper-Based Sensor Could Pave Way for Bedside Therapeutic Drug Monitoring System
Positive Blood Culture Processing Technology Accelerates Infection Identification and AST
Novel IV Injection Treatment for Sepsis Could Provide Safe and Convenient Option
Portable MRIs Almost as Effective as Standard MRIs in Detecting Strokes
Fujifilm Sonosite Launches Sonosite LX POC Ultrasound System and T8-3 Transesophageal Transducer
Hemodynamic Monitoring Can Predict Mortality in Critically Ill Patients, Finds Baxter Study
Steerable Microcatheter Platform a Game-Changer in Endovascular Medicine
Electrodiagnostic Monitoring of Brain Waves Predicts Impending Ischemic Stroke
Intuitive Patient Monitor Offers Patient-Tailored Approach for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
POC Sepsis Diagnostic Platform to Speed up Clinical and Treatment Decision Making
Nihon Kohden America Launches New Series of Bedside Monitoring Systems
Nova Biomedical Launches CE-Marked Nova Max Pro Creatinine/eGFR Meter for Kidney Function Screening
Image-Based ECG Algorithm Uses AI to Diagnose Key Cardiac Disorders
Surgical Implant Could Pave Way for Real-Time Sensing of Biochemical, pH and Blood-Oxygen
AI IDs Cardiac Arrest Patients Who Can Benefit From Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Enzyme-Based Point-of-Care Test Could Rapidly Identify Stroke Patients upon Arrival at Hospital
State-of-the-Art Syringe Infusion System Answers Worldwide Need for Portable, Non-Electric, Versatile Infusion Pump
Philips Capsule Surveillance Solution Identifies Deteriorating Patient Condition and Critical Events for Early Intervention
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