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Image: Dr. Nicola Irwin applying the coating to a catheter (Photo courtesy of QUB)

New Coating Reduces Catheter Pain and Infection Risk

 A new antimicrobial coating for urinary catheters and other medical devices can significantly reduce pain and risk of infection, according to a new study. More...
18 Mar 2020
Image: The Station provides fully-automated payload exchange on hospital campuses (Photo courtesy of Matternet)

Futuristic Drone Station Automates Medical Payload Networking

 An urban environment drone station provides safe, fully-automated logistic medical payload exchange on hospital campuses. More...
17 Mar 2020

Preventive Measures Detain Nosocomial Coronavirus Transmission

 Meticulous application of best practices for infection control can help protect healthcare workers from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a new study. More...
16 Mar 2020
Image: The MinION handheld nanopore sequencer (Photo courtesy of IGB)

Rapid Sequencing Technique Accelerates Sepsis Diagnosis HCC

 Real-time next-generation sequencing (NGS) allows accurate diagnosis of sepsis-causing agents within a few hours of drawing blood, claims a new study. More...
16 Mar 2020
Image: The HealthPatch MD wearable sensor used in the study (Photo courtesy of Vital Connect)

Self-Adhesive Sensor Predicts Worsening Heart Failure

 Physiological telemetry from a wearable sensor can provide accurate early detection of an impending need for rehospitalization in heart failure (HF) patients. More...
11 Mar 2020
Image: The ClotChip device measures blood coaguability (Photo courtesy of Case Western University)

Novel Sensor Identifies Bleeding Risk Profile

 A novel miniaturized sensor can assess the clotting ability of a person’s blood 95 times faster than current methods. More...
10 Mar 2020

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Ineffective as Initial Pneumonia Treatment

 A new study shows that hospitalized pneumonia patients prescribed antibiotics that target methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) fare no better than standard medical care. More...
09 Mar 2020
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