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Image: The machine learning model reduced hospitalizations by about 27% compared to actual and observed care (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Machine Learning Could Reduce Hospitalizations by 30% During Pandemic

New research suggests that machine learning may be a more effective way for doctors, health systems and public health officials to allocate scarce treatments to vulnerable patients during public health crises. More...
18 Sep 2024
Image: The CHARTWatch AI-based system warns health teams if a patient will soon need to go to the ICU (Photo courtesy of St. Michael’s Hospital)

AI-Based System Reduces Risk of Unexpected Deaths in Hospitalized Patients

New research suggests that an AI-based system can significantly reduce the risk of unexpected deaths by identifying hospitalized patients whose health is at risk of deteriorating. More...
17 Sep 2024
Image: Study protocol to test usability and accuracy of the smartphone PP app (Photo courtesy of Scientific Reports)

Pioneering Application Detects Pulse Pressure Using Smartphone

An innovative technology utilizing a smartphone application offers a unique opportunity to alleviate the global burden of systolic hypertension, especially in underserved communities. More...
16 Sep 2024
Image: FloPatch is the world\'s first Doppler Ultrasound to help improve the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock (Photo courtesy of Flosonics Medical)

Wearable Ultrasound Device Helps Hospital Reduce Sepsis Mortality, Length of Stay, and Cost

A newly released case study has detailed how a large public hospital utilized the world's first Doppler ultrasound to enhance the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock. More...
16 Sep 2024
Image: Rendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions (Photo courtesy of Journal of Biomechanics)

Breakthrough Heart Valve Combines Best of Mechanical and Tissue Replacement Technology

A team of researchers believes they have found a way to combine the advantages of both mechanical and tissue heart valves in a manner that could be transformative—and life-saving—for many individuals. More...
16 Sep 2024
Image: Mitral valve repair via catheter offered significant benefit even in patients with moderate mitral regurgitation (Photo courtesy of Abbott)

Mitral Valve Repair Via Catheter Offers Better Outcomes Than Pharmacological Treatment in Heart Failure Patients

A new study has demonstrated the benefits of placing a clip on the valve instead of the usual medical treatment for patients with heart failure who experience mitral regurgitation. More...
13 Sep 2024
Image: The microchip sensor is slightly larger than a penny (Photo courtesy of StethX and Georgia Institute of Technology)

Wearable Lung Patch Accurately Detects Asthma and COPD

A deep learning model paired with a wearable patch equipped with a highly sensitive sensor capable of automatically detecting wheezing sounds has the potential to classify respiratory diseases, potentially speeding up diagnosis and treatment. More...
12 Sep 2024
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