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Image: An electrophysiology catheter collects signals that point to the location of conduction tissue (Photo courtesy of Boston Children’s Hospital)

Technique to Pinpoint Elusive Cardiac Conduction Tissue a Game Changer for CHD Patients

A promising technique could lead to consistent identification of conduction tissue that is particularly difficult to pinpoint in patients with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) More...
30 May 2022
Image: New virtual biopsy detects any signs of the heart being rejected (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

MRI Virtual Biopsy to Transform Heart Transplant Care

The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over after a new MRI technique has proven to be safe and effective; reducing complications and hospital admissions. More...
30 May 2022
Image: Wireless devices also use haptic feedback to talk to patient (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University)

Fully Implantable, Wireless Pacemaker Talks to Patient and Dissolves After Use

In a new study, the team has combined and coordinated their bioresorbable, leadless pacemaker with four different skin-interfaced devices to work together. The skin-mounted devices are soft, flexible and can be gently peeled off after use, eliminating the need for surgical removal. The pacemaker naturally dissolves in the body after a period of need. More...
30 May 2022
Image: BVA-100 is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic blood test for quantification of blood volume status (Photo courtesy of Daxor Corporation)

Diagnostic Test for Blood Volume Analysis

The first diagnostic blood test cleared by the FDA provides safe, accurate, objective quantification of blood volume status and composition compared to patient-specific norms. More...
27 May 2022
Image: First rapid test for acetaminophen toxicity has entered final study (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Blood Test Detects Markers for Liver Injury from Acetaminophen Overdose in 20 Minutes

A new blood test can detect blood markers for liver injury from acetaminophen overdose in about 20 minutes. More...
25 May 2022
Image: Red blood cell distribution width predicts prognoses in elderly, hospitalized patients (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

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
Image: EsoGuard has demonstrated over 90% specificity and 90% sensitivity in identifying Barrett’s Esophagus (Photo courtesy of Lucid Diagnostics)

Biomarker Based Non-Endoscopic Technology Identifies Risk for Esophageal Cancer

A new technology coupled with a new biomarker test are giving patients timely access to a quick, accurate and less invasive way to identify risk for Barrett's esophagus (BE). More...
23 May 2022
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