We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

HospiMedica

Download Mobile App
Recent News AI Critical Care Surgical Techniques Patient Care Health IT Point of Care Business Focus

Critical Care

Image: The Minicare I-20 analyzer (Photo courtesy of Royal Philips).

Rapid Troponin Analyzer Assists Heart Attack Diagnosis

A novel hand-held blood testing device delivers cardiac troponin I (cTnI) results in less than 10 minutes at the point of care (POC). More...
07 Jun 2016
Image: A new report shows that global life expectancy increased by five years between 2000 and 2015 (Photo courtesy of the World Health Organization).

New Report Shows Worldwide Life Expectancy Increased by Five Years

Life expectancy increased by five years between 2000 and 2015, the fastest increase since the 1960s, according to a new report. More...
07 Jun 2016
Image: The hydrogel-based biochip to help detect bowel cancer (Photo courtesy of MIPT.)

3D Hydrogel Biochips Help Detect Bowel Cancer

A novel three-dimensional (3D) hydrogel-based biochip containing molecular probes can help detect serological signatures in the sera of colorectal cancer (CC) patients. More...
06 Jun 2016
Image: Some of the products that contain Triclosan (Photo courtesy of Oregon State University).

Triclosan Causes Rapid Restructuring of Gut Microbiome

Triclosan, a common antimicrobial and antifungal agent found in many consumer products, can rapidly disrupt the bacterial communities found in the digestive system, according to a new study. More...
02 Jun 2016
Image: The CardioMessenger Smart device (Photo courtesy of BIOTRONIK).

Smart Portable Device Monitors Pacemaker and ICD Patients

A portable monitoring device keeps pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), and insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) patients connected to their physician anywhere in the world. More...
01 Jun 2016
Image: A recent study showed lowering SBP reduces death rate (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center).

Lowering Systolic BP Targets Reduces Rate of Cardiovascular Events

Aiming for a systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of less than 120 mm Hg in seniors results in significantly lower rates of major cardiovascular events and death. More...
01 Jun 2016

HbA1C Blood Test Uncovers Undiagnosed Diabetes

A new study reveals that the hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test can effectively detect hidden disease among hospital patients admitted with hyperglycemia. More...
31 May 2016
New
Gold Member
Neonatal Heel Incision Device
Tenderfoot
Gold Member
STI Test
Vivalytic Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Array
New
Digital Radiography System (Ceiling Free)
Digix CF Series
New
Hybrid Arch Device
Neo EDE


HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.