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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

Antibiotic Management Strategies Fail to Curb Resistance

A new study concludes that neither of the two current antibiotic regimens employed in hospitals can effectively mitigate antibiotic resistance. More...
31 Jan 2017
Image: The Hyperview hyperspectral tissue oxygenation device (Photo courtesy of HyperMed Imaging).

Portable Imaging Device Assesses Tissue Oxygenation

A handheld, battery operated diagnostic imaging device measures oxygen saturation (O2Sat) and other measures in superficial tissues for patients with potential circulatory compromise. More...
26 Jan 2017
Image: The TFA-1 forehead oximetry sensor (Photo courtesy of Masimo).

Forehead Sensor Facilitates Low Perfusion Pulse Oximetry

An innovative transflectance sensor provides oxygen saturation measurements that are less susceptible to peripheral perfusion changes. More...
26 Jan 2017

Catheter Safeguards Reduce Hospital Infections

Quality improvement (QI) interventions designed to prevent bloodstream infections related to central venous catheters (CVCs) save lives and hospital expenditure, according to a new study. More...
25 Jan 2017
Image: The OptiScanner 5000 automated bedside monitoring system (Photo courtesy of OptiScan Biomedical).

Automated Technology Monitors Key Blood Analytes

A novel device combines near-continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with automatic serial monitoring of lactate levels, using the same micro-sample of the patient's blood. More...
24 Jan 2017

Salted Surgical Mask Deactivates Aerosol Viruses

A novel salt coating on the fiber surface of a surgical mask dissolves upon exposure to virus aerosols and recrystallizes during drying, destroying the pathogens. More...
18 Jan 2017
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