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Low Compliance Rates Hinder PC Active Surveillance

 Only one in six men who choose active surveillance (AS) instead of immediate treatment for early stage prostate cancer (PC) actually undergo monitoring, claims a new study. More...
17 Jun 2019
A new percutaneous device is designed to stimulate cranial nerves to temper IBS pain (Photo courtesy of IHS).

Cranial Nerve Stimulator Relieves Abdominal Pain

 A new non-surgical device sends gentle electrical impulses into cranial nerve bundles located around the ear to reduce the abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). More...
17 Jun 2019
Image: A novel electrical stimulation armband patch could alleviate migraines (Photo courtesy of Theranica).

Smartphone-Controlled Device Modulates Migraine Pain

A novel device worn on the upper arm uses smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to relieve migraines through conditioned pain modulation. More...
12 Jun 2019
Image: Firefighters treat the injured during the TOXI-Triage mass casualty field trial (Photo courtesy of Andy Weekes/Loughborough University).

New Technologies Save Lives During Mass Casualty Events

New tools and systems are being developed to aid emergency responders during chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) incidents. More...
11 Jun 2019

Many CKD Patients Receive PICCs Despite Contraindications

A new study reveals that close to a third of hospitalized patients who receive a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) suffer from advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), despite contraindications. More...
10 Jun 2019
Image: The presence of alpha defensin in synovial fluid indicates PJI (Photo courtesy of Zimmer Biomet).

Diagnostic Test Aids Detection of Prosthetic Joint Infections

A new test kit detects periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the synovial fluid of patients being evaluated for revision surgery. More...
10 Jun 2019

Silent Heart Attack Raises Cerebral Infarction Risk

A new study reveals that asymptomatic (silent) heart attacks are associated with double the risk of cardiac embolism and stroke of undetermined cause. More...
06 Jun 2019
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