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Image: The new CARESITE Micro Luer Access Device is designed to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and decrease infection risk (Photo courtesy of B. Braun)

Novel Luer Access Device to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infections

A neutral displacement Luer access device has been designed to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and minimize infection risk, making IV access safer for patients and healthcare providers. More...
21 Dec 2023
Image: A 4D flow MRI scan of a human aorta (Photo courtesy of Ethan Johnson)

New Aneurysm Prediction System Demonstrates 98% Accuracy

Researchers have introduced the first physics-based metric to predict the possibility of an individual experiencing a fatal aortic aneurysm, which often exhibits no warning signs until it's too late. More...
21 Dec 2023
Image: The re-usable vest maps the heart’s electrical activity to predict sudden cardiac death risk (Photo courtesy of UCL)

Heart Vest Identifies Individuals at High Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

A reusable vest that can map the heart’s electrical activity in fine detail could be used to better identify individuals at a high risk of sudden cardiac death. More...
20 Dec 2023
Image: A simple EEG measurement detects a signal of cognitive vulnerability in elderly surgery patients (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Test Predicts Cognitive Dysfunction Risk in Elderly Surgery Patients

A new method using a basic EEG offers a simple way to identify older patients at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction. More...
19 Dec 2023
Image: AI algorithm uses electrocardiograms to determine risks related to surgeries and procedures (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

AI Tool Uses ECG to Predict Mortality Risk after Surgeries and Procedures

An artificial intelligence algorithm uses electrocardiograms (ECGs) to accurately predict how patients would fare after surgeries and procedures. More...
18 Dec 2023
Image: Prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve (Photo courtesy of CUIMC)

Heart Valve That Grows With Patient Could Reduce Surgeries in Children

An artificial heart valve that grows with the patient could eliminate the need for multiple valve replacement surgeries in children born with congenital heart disease. More...
18 Dec 2023
Image: The low-profile magnetic sensors can detect magnetic fields generated by the muscles and the heart (Photo courtesy of Neuranics)

Pioneering Magnetic Sensor Technology to Revolutionize 24/7 Heart Monitoring

An innovative magnetic sensor technology can detect minute magnetic signals emitted by the body’s organs, such as the heart and arm muscles. More...
15 Dec 2023
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