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Image: Potential sources of nosocomial infections in the ICU (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia).

High Levels of Nosocomial Infection Found in Pediatric ICUs

One in six children in pediatric intensive care units (pICU), and one in ten babies in neonatal intensive care units (nICU) develop a hospital-acquired infection (HAI), according to a new study. More...
14 Feb 2017
Image: The CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System (Photo courtesy of Acelity).

Epidermal Autograft Harvester Aids Chronic Wound Recovery

A new skin-graft harvesting system aids in the treatment of chronic wounds and reduces care costs by accelerating the healing process. More...
14 Feb 2017
Image: The benefits of ICD implantation in octagenerians are uncertain (Photo courtesy of Fotolia).

ICD Survival Rates Improve in Older Age

Older patients who receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac death survive longer, but suffer high hospitalization rates, according to a new study. More...
09 Feb 2017
Image: Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy of Ottawa Hospital (Photo courtesy of Ottawa Hospital).

Clinical Tool Identifies Patients Who Do Not Require Cardiac Monitoring

Emergency departments (EDs) have a new clinical decision tool to identify patients with chest pain who can be removed safely from cardiac monitoring, according to a new study. More...
08 Feb 2017
Image: The PleurX catheter system for draining pleural effusions (Photo courtesy of BD).

Catheter System Drains Recurrent Pleural Effusions

A novel catheter system enables patients to drain pleural fluid at home, instead of requiring them to return to the hospital for thoracentesis. More...
08 Feb 2017
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Social Media Helps Forecast Outbreak Transmission Patterns

A new study suggests then when epidemiological data are scarce, social media and Internet reports can be reliable tools for forecasting infectious disease outbreaks. More...
02 Feb 2017
Image: The Bindex osteoporosis screening and diagnostics device (Photo courtesy of Bone Index).

Novel Point-of-Care Device Helps Diagnose Osteoporosis

A novel portable bone density scanner detects osteoporosis with 90% sensitivity and specificity, helping physicians arrive at an accurate diagnosis. More...
01 Feb 2017
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