Critical Care





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

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

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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Novel Device-Based Therapies Could Overcome Limitations of Pharmacologic Therapies for Heart Failure Patients
Wearable Sleep Trackers Could Predict Blood Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in At-Risk Individuals
Ultra-Flexible Brain Probes Accurately Record Brain Activity Without Causing Tissue Damage
AI-Driven Tool to Revolutionize Brain Pressure Monitoring in Intensive Care Patients
AI-Enabled Digital Stethoscope Doubles Detection of Pregnancy Heart Failure
Simplified Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Technique Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Electronic Finger Wrap Uses Sweat for Automatic Monitoring of Vital Chemical Levels
Wearable Heart Monitor Increases Diagnoses of Common Heart Rhythm Disorder By 50%
Stent Implantation Found Preferable for Previously Untreated Non-Complex Coronary Artery Disease
New Chronic Coronary Syndrome Guidelines Expand Diagnostic Tools
New Implant Powers Healing After Spinal Cord Injury
Injectable Cardiac Stimulator Corrects Heart Arrhythmia in Emergency Situations
Human-Centered AI Tool Predicts Patient’s Sepsis Risk Within Four Hours
Handheld Device “Lights Up” Bacteria in Wounds to Help Surgeons Prevent Infection
Noninvasive Sonic Beam Therapy Platform Uses Sound Waves to Destroy Liver Tumors at Sub-Cellular Level
POC Sepsis Detection Software Provides Clinicians with Early Warning of Patient Deterioration in ICU
New Insights into Blood Flow Fluctuations to Aid Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease
AI Automates Detection of Mitral Regurgitation on Echocardiograms for Minimally Invasive Procedure or Surgery
New Device Delivers Chemotherapy Directly to Tissue Left Behind After Surgery
AI-Enabled 3D Body Volume Scanner Predicts Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Light-Activated Expanding Implant to Eliminate Open-Chest Surgeries for Shunt Replacement in Children
Stretchable Sensor Non-Invasively Measures Solid-State Skin Biomarkers for Early Disease Detection
Intelligent Brain Pacemaker to Help Reduce Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
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