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Image: The baby-friendly hospital initiative is designed to encourage breastfeeding (Photo courtesy of UNICEF).

Baby-Friendly Hospitals Could be Dangerous for Infants

The UNICEF and World Health Organization Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) may have unintended consequences for newborns, according to a new study. More...
12 Sep 2016
Image: The Masimo Root with RAM with respiration rate monitoring using the RAS-45 sensor (Photo courtesy of Masimo).

Acoustic Sensors Continuously Monitor Respiration Rate

An innovative adhesive sensor with an integrated acoustic transducer noninvasively measures respiration rate. More...
12 Sep 2016
Image: A stiff injectable hydrogel could help strengthen damaged heart walls (Photo courtesy of ACS).

Injectable Hydrogel Could Strengthen Weakened Hearts

A novel hydrogel with supportive properties could be used to fortify weak areas in the heart, according to a new study. More...
07 Sep 2016

Heart Failure Among the Elderly to Triple by 2060

A new study predicts that heart failure (HF) in the elderly will grow exponentially, entailing major health and economic consequences. More...
06 Sep 2016
Image: The Accu-Chek Guide blood glucose monitoring system (Photo courtesy of Roche Diagnostics).

Advanced Glucose Monitor Enables Consistent Diabetes Management

A next-generation glucometer uses a mobile app and cloud-based support for reliable diabetes data management and remote monitoring. More...
06 Sep 2016

Root Cause of Thyroid Cancer Epidemic Due to Overdiagnosis

A new study concludes that the growing epidemic of thyroid cancer reported in several high-income countries is largely due to overdiagnosis. More...
01 Sep 2016
Image: Subdermal CXCR-4 staining demonstrating increased cell migration with PPCN + SDF-1 (Photo courtesy of Guillermo Ameer).

Regenerative Bandage Enhances Dermal Wound Healing

A new study describes how a novel antioxidant bandage heals wounds four times faster by delivering stromal cell derived factor-1 (SDF-1), a protein that promotes cell repair. More...
31 Aug 2016
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