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Image: The HeartMate Percutaneous Heart Pump (PHP) device (Photo courtesy of Thoratec).

Mechanical Circulatory Pump Supports Failing Hearts

An acute cardiac assist device reduces end-diastolic pressure, end-diastolic volume, and the oxygen demand of the myocardium.  More...
26 Aug 2015

Fetal ECG Readings Offer No Advantage During Labor

A new technology that provides electrocardiogram readings of the fetus heart during the birth process offers no advantages over conventional monitoring, according to a new study.   More...
25 Aug 2015
Image: Urokinase-type plasminogen activator entrapped within a porous alumina sol–gel film (Photo courtesy of ITMO).

New Coating for Vascular Grafts Dissolves Blood Clots

A novel thrombolytic coating for vascular grafts could obviate the need for continuous use of anticoagulants, according to a new study.   More...
24 Aug 2015

How Hospitals Care for Suicidal Patients Linked to Risk of Death

A new study suggests that how hospitals manage patients with self-harm behavior may ultimately reduce subsequent mortality.  More...
24 Aug 2015
Image: The VeinViewer Vision2 projected vein image (Photo courtesy of Christie Medical Holdings).

Digital Vasculature Image Supports Access Procedures

A novel device uses near-infrared light to create a digital image of patient vasculature that assists clinicians in finding the optimal venipuncture site.  More...
23 Aug 2015

PICC Use May Cause Blood Clots in All Extremities

A new study indicates that peripherally inserted central catheters could potentially lead to deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities, as well as the upper ones.   More...
23 Aug 2015
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Monitoring System Improves Hand Washing Compliance

A novel hand-hygiene compliance system more than doubles hand washing instances observance among hospital staff using the system.   More...
18 Aug 2015
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