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Image: Philips X5 -1c Transthoracic Transducer (Photo courtesy of Royal Philips)

Philips Launches AI-Enhanced Ultrasound Solutions for Breakthrough Cardiac Imaging Performance

Royal Philips (Amsterdam‎, Noord-Holland) has expanded its ultrasound portfolio with new robust imaging tools and features for cardiology to increase diagnostic confidence and workflow efficiency. More...
10 Dec 2021
Image: Study co-author Dr. Pardis Kaynezhad holds a deep red light over her eye to stimulate the mitochondria in her retinal cells. (Photo courtesy of UCL)

Morning Exposure to Red Light Improves Declining Vision

Weekly exposure to deep red light (650–900 nm wavelength), when delivered in the morning, can enhance color vision in the aged human retina, according to a new study. More...
09 Dec 2021
Image: ART Device (Photo courtesy of Inspira Technologies)

Novel Extracorporeal Oxygenation System Could Become First Respiratory Device to Substitute Mechanical Ventilation

A novel low-flow early extracorporeal blood oxygenation system intends to offer acute respiratory patients, who continue to deteriorate following non-invasive ventilation treatment, creating a new alternative to invasive mechanical ventilation. More...
09 Dec 2021
Image: An aspirin a day might do more harm than good (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Daily Aspirin Linked to New Onset Heart Failure

A new study claims that starting aspirin for secondary prevention of heart failure (HF) can lead to incident HF, independent of other risk factors. More...
08 Dec 2021
Image: Sarco suicide capsule (Photo courtesy of Exit International)

3D-Printed Portable Coffin-Like Capsule for Use in Assisted Suicide Granted Approval in Switzerland

A 3D-printed capsule designed for use in assisted suicide may legally be operated in Switzerland. More...
07 Dec 2021
Image: The cooled radiofrequency ablation (C-RFA) procedure (Photo courtesy of Dr. Felix Gonzalez/ RSNA)

Cooled RFA Relieves Pain Following Knee Replacement

A new study suggests cooled radiofrequency ablation (C-RFA) offers long-term relief for chronic and debilitating pain after knee replacement surgery. More...
06 Dec 2021
Image: Delayed patient discharge can lead to a ripple effect of overcrowding in emergency departments (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Risk Calculator Prevents Delayed Discharges in Hospitals

A novel prediction model that identifies patients occupying emergency departments (EDs) longer than needed could significantly reduce overcrowding, claims a new study. More...
01 Dec 2021
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