Critical Care

Simple Blood Test Assesses Prognosis of Advanced Liver Fibrosis in NASH Patients
A non-invasive blood test that measures three direct markers of fibrosis provides a direct quantitative measure for the assessment of disease progression in patients with advanced fibrosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). More...17 Jun 2022



MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Controls Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects
A landmark clinical trial has demonstrated that an advanced focal therapy approach and less-invasive method known as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), guided by MRI, works well for many prostate cancer patients. More...16 Jun 2022

Blood-Based Test Diagnoses Severe Sepsis Within 1-2 Hours of ER Admission
A first-generation sepsis diagnostic technology will enable the diagnosis of severe sepsis within 1-2 hours of first clinical presentation (i.e., in the emergency room), providing a substantial benefit compared to current diagnostic tests. More...14 Jun 2022
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Immunomodulation Technology Rescues Patients from Cytokine Storm
AI Identifies Noncancerous Thyroid Nodules on Ultrasound Images and Reduces Biopsies
Hot-Melt Medical Glue for Operative Wounds Prevents Post-Surgical Complications
Robotic Magnetic System for PCI Could Minimize Physicians’ Exposure to X-Ray Radiation
Injectable Gel Repairs Damage Caused by Heart Attack
Personalized Treatment of Acute Stroke
Molecular Imaging Technique Improves Endometriosis Diagnosis
Camera Assist Device System Addresses Challenge of Blind TEE Probe Intubation
Diagnostic Solution Identifies Sepsis Causing Microorganisms and Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in 90 Minutes
POC Critical Illness Test Designed for Early Warning and Patient Triaging
POC System Could Transform Infectious Disease Management
Technique to Pinpoint Elusive Cardiac Conduction Tissue a Game Changer for CHD Patients
MRI Virtual Biopsy to Transform Heart Transplant Care
Fully Implantable, Wireless Pacemaker Talks to Patient and Dissolves After Use
Diagnostic Test for Blood Volume Analysis
Blood Test Detects Markers for Liver Injury from Acetaminophen Overdose in 20 Minutes
RDW Blood Test Can Predict Mortality and Re-Admission Among Elderly, Hospitalized Patients
Biomarker Based Non-Endoscopic Technology Identifies Risk for Esophageal Cancer
POC Blood Test Analyzer Performs CBC in Five Minutes
Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel Facilitates Rapid POC Diagnosis of Chest Pain Patients in ED
Smart Pacifier Eliminates Need for Invasive Blood Draws to Monitor Electrolytes of Babies in NICU
New Arrhythmia Mapping Technology Could Increase Ablation Success Rates
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