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Image: The portable diagnostic cystoscope is designed to eliminate cross-contamination (Photo courtesy of UroViu).

Cystoscope Aids Assessment of Bladder and Urethra

A single-use cystoscopic system aids endoscopic assessment of the lower urinary tract in instances of suspected pathology or dysfunction. More...
27 Mar 2018
Image: The LifeVest WCD (Photo courtesy of Zoll Medical).

Wearable Defibrillator Reduces Mortality after Heart Attack

A defibrillator vest allows physicians time to assess and optimize medical therapy, and protects patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). More...
21 Mar 2018
Image: A new study suggests OSA during REM sleep increases risk of cardiovascluar events (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Severe Sleep Apnea Tied to Acute CV Events

Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is associated with recurrent events in people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study. More...
20 Mar 2018
Image: A new study shows backrest elevation has no effect on tissue integrity in the sacral area (Photo courtesy of VCU).

Backrest Elevation Shows No Effect on Sacral Tissue Integrity

Body positioning in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation may not be as important or as effective as once thought, claims a new study. More...
19 Mar 2018

Short-Term Use of PICCs Holds Certain Risk

A new study concludes that although short-term use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is common, it does not warrant the potential hazards they pose. More...
14 Mar 2018
Image: A new study suggests sedating patients following surgery could reduce ensuing dementia (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

Nocturnal Sedative May Prevent Delirium in ICU

A low dose of the sedative dexmedetomidine--a highly selective α2 adrenoceptor agonist--given at night may prevent delirium in critically ill intensive care unit (ICU) patients, according to new study. More...
13 Mar 2018
Image: The Maquet PulsioFlex is designed as a flexible platform for hemodynamic monitoring, adaptable to the patient\'s individual needs (Photo courtesy of Getinge).

Innovative Monitoring System Incorporates Hemodynamic Management

A new intensive care unit (ICU) patient monitoring system measures cardiopulmonary, circulatory, and organ function, as well as enabling hemodynamic management. More...
12 Mar 2018
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