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Image: The SeptiCyte RAPID is intended for in-vitro diagnostic use and runs on the Biocartis Idylla Platform (Photo courtesy of Immunexpress)

Sepsis Test Demonstrates Clinical Utility in Critically Ill Heterogeneous Patient Populations

A sample-to-answer, cartridge-based host response molecular test for sepsis has shown consistent performance in differentiating sepsis from systemic inflammatory response syndrome. More...
18 Oct 2024
Image: The spongelike hemostatic bandage known as SilFoam acts quickly to stop hemorrhaging (Photo courtesy of Antoine Hart/UCF)

Spongelike Bandage with Antimicrobial Efficacy Stops Hemorrhaging and Mitigates Risk of Infection

Researchers have created a new hemostatic bandage with antimicrobial properties to help prevent life-threatening hemorrhaging in critical situations. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: Cardiovascular scientists have identified a potential new treatment for failing hearts (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Key Protein Offers Potential New Treatment for Systolic Heart Failure

For the first time, scientists have shown that a protein effectively regulating both energy levels and the heart’s contraction capability could offer a novel therapeutic strategy for treating systolic heart failure. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: The acoustic pipette uses sound waves to test for biomarkers in blood (Photo courtesy of Patrick Campbell/CU Boulder)

Handheld, Sound-Based Diagnostic System Delivers Bedside Blood Test Results in An Hour

A new handheld, sound-based diagnostic system can provide accurate testing results at the patient's bedside in just an hour using only a small finger prick of blood. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: At the heart of the blood test is the chip featuring a groundbreaking nanostructured surface on which blood is tested (Photo courtesy of Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University)

Chip-Based Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Heart Attack in Minutes

A new blood test that can diagnose a heart attack in minutes rather than hours has the potential to serve as a tool for first responders and individuals at home. More...
17 Oct 2024
Image: VitalStream is the world’s only FDA-cleared wireless, wearable continuous cardiac output and blood pressure monitor (Photo courtesy of Caretaker Medical)

Groundbreaking Solution Offers Continuous ICU-Level Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

A wireless, noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring system equips clinicians with the continuous data needed to help minimize complications and shorten ICU length of stay. More...
16 Oct 2024
Image: The new research model for predicting hip fractures could save lives (Photo courtesy of Uppsala University)

Clinical Model Accurately Predicts Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly

A new clinical model can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in older adults without the need for measuring skeletal strength, speeding up the process for doctors and enabling timely preventive treatment. More...
15 Oct 2024
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