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Image: A new study claims EMM devices help reduce Asthma hospitalization rates (Photo courtesy of Propeller Health).

Digital Inhaler Monitoring Cuts Asthma Hospitalizations

Using electronic medication monitors (EMMs) in patients with asthma could lead to dramatically lower hospital utilization, according to a new study. More...
11 Feb 2019

Spinal Fusions Ineffective for Vertebral Fracture Pain

Vertebral augmentation procedures such as vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty do not promote pain relief following vertebral fracture (VF), claims a new study. More...
05 Feb 2019
Image: Novel Pen needles optimize diabetic injection experience (Photo courtesy of BD).

Pen Needle Technology Optimizes Injection Technique

A second-generation diabetes pen needle has been redesigned with a focus on ergonomics to provide more reliable subcutaneous injection depth. More...
04 Feb 2019
Image: New research shows NOACs are preferred over warfarin as an anticoagulant in AF (Photo courtesy of 123RF).

AHA Updates Treatment Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation

The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society now recommend the use of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) over traditional warfarin to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). More...
04 Feb 2019
Image: FMUV light panels disinfecting an OR (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health).

Ultraviolet Light Disinfects Majority of Hospital Pathogens

Using ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology can eliminate up to 97.7% of pathogens in operating rooms (ORs), according to a new study. More...
29 Jan 2019
Image: A novel antibacterial bandage dissolves once depleted (Photo courtesy of MISiS).

Antibacterial Bandages Designed to Self-Dissolve

A new study describes a biocompatible wound dressing that does not require changing; once the antibiotic is administered, the bandages gradually dissolve on the skin. More...
28 Jan 2019
Image: New research claims unplanned hospital admissions accelerate cognitive decline (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Emergency Hospitalizations Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

Emergency and urgent hospitalizations are a major factor in increased cognitive decline in older adults, claims a new study. More...
24 Jan 2019
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