We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

HospiMedica

Download Mobile App
Recent News AI Critical Care Surgical Techniques Patient Care Health IT Point of Care Business Focus

Critical Care

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
Image: HemoScreen POC blood test analyzer makes testing simple and accessible anywhere (Photo courtesy of PixCell Medical)

POC Blood Test Analyzer Performs CBC in Five Minutes

The world's first and only lab-quality, portable plug-and-play Complete Blood Count (CBC) analyzer allows real-time blood testing to be performed by anyone, anywhere, providing critical health data on the spot. More...
23 May 2022
Image: Triage Cardiac Panel is a rapid, POC fluorescence immunoassay used with Triage MeterPro (Photo courtesy of Quidel)

Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel Facilitates Rapid POC Diagnosis of Chest Pain Patients in ED

A point-of-care (POC), serial multi-marker testing strategy has been shown to facilitate the rapid diagnosis and management of chest pain patients in the emergency department (ED). Quidel Corporation (San Diego, CA, USA) has developed the Triage Cardiac Panel for use in the ED that is FDA cleared to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. More...
17 May 2022
Image: A wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive blood draws (Photo courtesy of WSU)

Smart Pacifier Eliminates Need for Invasive Blood Draws to Monitor Electrolytes of Babies in NICU

A wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies’ electrolytes in NICUs. More...
17 May 2022
Image: vMap technology localizes the source of arrhythmia using only data from a noninvasive 12-lead ECG (Photo courtesy of UC San Diego)

New Arrhythmia Mapping Technology Could Increase Ablation Success Rates

Before an electrophysiologist can perform an ablation, they need to know precisely where in the heart the arrhythmia is coming from. Now, a new technology can accurately and noninvasively map atrial and ventricular heart arrhythmias in a matter of minutes. More...
09 May 2022
Image: Using MRI scans to detect heart failure could revolutionize diagnosis (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

MRI Superior to ECG for Diagnosing Heart Failure

A new study has shown how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is superior to Echocardiography for diagnosing heart failure, as well as being a powerful tool to predict patient outcomes, including death. More...
06 May 2022
Image: AI can predict bone fractures in cancer patients (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

AI Predicts Spinal Fractures in Cancer Patients Using CT/MRI Scans

As medicine continues to embrace machine learning, a new study suggests how scientists may use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict how cancer may affect the probability of fractures along the spinal column. More...
06 May 2022
Gold Member
STI Test
Vivalytic Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Array
Biochip Array Technology
Evidence MultiSTAT Drugs of Abuse Urine Multiplex Panel
Glucose Meter
StatStrip®
Syringe Pump
SP50 Series


HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.