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Image: An online monitoring device significantly improves diagnostic yield (Photo courtesy of Medicalgorithmics).

ECG Monitor Effectively Detects Paroxysmal Arrhythmia

A remote arrhythmia-monitoring device captures and transmits a full-disclosure electrocardiogram (ECG) signal for up to 30 days. More...
24 May 2018
Image: The novel stimulation device is designed to aid neuropathic nerve recovery (Photo courtesy of Xavant Technology).

Neuromodulation Technology Effective for Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment

A novel device treats peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PDN) by subjecting damaged nerves to pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) electromagnetic waves. More...
23 May 2018
Image: The specialized MSU is equipped with a 16-slice CT scanner (Photo courtesy of Northwestern Medicine).

Mobile Stroke Unit Delivers Care Thirty Minutes Sooner

A specialized ambulance equipped with a 16-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner can provide life-saving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) 30 minutes faster than traditional ambulances. More...
22 May 2018
Image: A computer-designed customized regenerative heart valve (Photo courtesy of UZH).

Bioengineered Heart Valves Guide Tissue Remodeling

A new study suggests that tissue-engineered heart valve (TEHVs) designed with the aid of computer simulations could provide long-term functionality. More...
21 May 2018
Image: The Fitbit Charge HR activity wristband (Photo courtesy of Fitbit).

Wearable Fitness Monitors Aid Cancer Treatment

According to a new study, physical activity monitors (PAMs) are a feasible tool for measuring long-term physical activity in cancer patients receiving systemic therapy. More...
17 May 2018
Image: Paramedics in Queensland will soon be armed with droperidol to calm violent patients (Photo courtesy of QAS).

Novel Sedative Quickly Tames Violent EMS Patients

A new sedative can help reduce the escalating violence against paramedics and emergency medical services (EMS), mostly by patients fueled by alcohol and drugs. More...
16 May 2018
Image: The Carto Vizigo 8.5F bi-directional guiding sheath (Photo courtesy of Biosense Webster).

Novel Guiding Sheath Reduces Dependency on Fluoroscopy

A new steerable guiding sheath reduces radiation exposure and dependency on fluoroscopy during cardiac catheter ablation procedures. More...
15 May 2018
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