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Skin Tests to Predict Antibiotic Allergies May Be Useless

Oral provocation challenge (PC), with appropriate follow up, is more efficient and safer for screening non-life threatening reactions to amoxicillin in children than skin tests, according to a new study. More...
26 Apr 2016

Plasticizers in Medical Devices Could Lead to Neurocognitive Deficits

Phthalates used to soften plastic tubes, catheters, and other medical devices can seep into a child's bloodstream and adversely affect long- term attention deficits, claims a new study. More...
25 Apr 2016
Image: The ivWatch 400 continuous IV monitoring device (Photo courtesy of ivWatch).

Medical Monitor Continuously Scans Intravenous Therapy

A novel intravenous therapy monitor improves patient safety through early detection of peripheral venous infiltration and extravasation.  More...
20 Apr 2016

Full Milk Products Help Reduce Diabetes Risk

A new study suggests that eating and drinking high-fat dairy products is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. More...
19 Apr 2016
The Fitbit Charge HR activity wristband (Photo courtesy of Fitbit).

Fitness Tracker Applications May Save Lives in the ER

A new case report describes how emergency physicians interrogated smartphone activity tracker data to treat new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) with electrical cardioversion. More...
18 Apr 2016
Image: The interior of the MSU, with CT scanner (Phot courtesy of UT College of Medicine).

Advanced Mobile Stroke Unit Offers CT Imaging Capabilities

The world’s most comprehensive mobile stroke unit has been equipped with a computerized tomography scanner capable of conducting and producing advanced quality imaging for stroke diagnosis and noninvasive imaging of blood vessels in the brain.   More...
13 Apr 2016
Image: The NURO minimally invasive percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM) system (Photo courtesy of Medtronic).

Neuromodulation Device Helps Treat Overactive Bladder

A novel neuromodulation device targets bladder and brain miscommunication to help tens of millions struggling with overactive bladder.  More...
12 Apr 2016
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