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• Piezoelectric Sensor Measures Antibiotic Efficacy

• Novel Hydrogel Helps Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Flexible Sensors Detect Movement in Digestive Tract

• Regular Saunas Could Reduce Hypertension Risk

• Longer Anesthesia Duration Tied to Surgical Complications

• Penicillin Allergy Increases Surgical Site Infection Risk

• Miniature Acoustic Sensor Monitors Respiration Rate

• Routine Oxygen Supplementation Irrelevant in Acute Stroke

• Antiseptic Scanner Provides Feedback on Hand Hygiene

• Discontinuing Aspirin Raises Cardiovascular Event Risk

• Cannabis Used by Up to a Quarter of Cancer Patients

• More Frequent Blood Donations Deemed Safe

• Electronic Triage Tool Improves ED Patient Care

• Ambulance Transport Lowers Penetrating Trauma Survival Rates

• Innovative LVAD Helps Advanced Heart Failure Patients

• E-Cigarettes Increase Vital Signs and Arterial Stiffness

• Disposable Duodenoscope Cap Enhances Infection Prevention

• Statins Reduce CVD Risk in Men with Elevated LDL

• New Microchannel Device Measures Blood Viscosity

• High Sensitivity ECG Device Screens for Heart Disease

• Handheld Video Laryngoscope Facilitates Airway Management