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Image: The Ventilation, Oxygen, Cough, Suction, and Nebulization (VOCSN) system (Photo courtesy of Ventec Life Systems).

Portable Support System Combines Respiratory Therapies

An innovative respiratory system integrates ventilation, oxygen concentration, cough assistance, suction, and nebulization into one simple, mobile device. More...
25 Apr 2017

Aspirin May Be Ineffectual for Peripheral Vascular Disease

A new study suggests that aspirin has no significant effect on death rates from stroke, heart attack, or other major cardiac events in people suffering from peripheral vascular disease (PVD). More...
24 Apr 2017

Study Shows Most Incontinence Treatments Deliver Meager Results

Researchers at Kleijnen Systematic Reviews, Sahlgrenska Academy, and other institutions conducted a review of studies to assess cure rates from treating urinary (UI) or fecal incontinence (FI) in adult patients, and how many remain dependent on containment strategies. To do so, Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), CINAHL, and PEDro were searched from January 2005 to June 2015. Supplementary searches included conference abstracts and trials registers. More...
19 Apr 2017
Image: The Absorb BVS, the stent used in the study (Photo courtesy of Abbott Vascular).

Increased Thrombosis Casts Doubt on Bioresorbable Scaffolds

A new study reveals that bioresorbable scaffolds are associated with a fivefold higher incidence of thrombosis than a metallic stent following routine percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). More...
18 Apr 2017
Image: The Optune TTFields device (Photo courtesy of Novocure).

Electronic Field Device Extends Glioma Survival

An energy-emitting device that generates tumor-treating fields (TTFields) significantly improves newly diagnosed glioblastoma survival, according to a new study. More...
18 Apr 2017

Immortalized Erythroid Line Facilitates Mass Production of RBCs

A robust and reproducible technique allows the production of immortalized erythroid cell lines, which can be cultured indefinitely for large-scale production of red blood cells (RBCs). More...
12 Apr 2017

Patient’s Blood Thinner History Critical to EMS Triage

Adding anticoagulant or antiplatelet use to field triage guidelines for emergency medical services (EMS) could be a clinically important when responding to older adults with head trauma, according to a new study. More...
11 Apr 2017
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