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Protein Appetite Drives Excess Energy Intake

A new study suggests that calorie intake increases as people eat less protein in proportion to other nutrients such as fat and carbohydrates.  More...
27 Nov 2013
Image: The subepidermal moisture (SEM) scanner (Photo courtesy of Bruin Biometrics).

Handheld Scanner Accurately Diagnoses Pressure Ulcers

A novel scanner detects localized tissue edema and pressure induced tissue damage that may lead to the formation of decubitus ulcers, before the damage becomes visible.  More...
27 Nov 2013
Image: A rapid “lateral flow” test for influenza A and B (Photo courtesy of Praxisdienst).

Use of a Rapid Test to Diagnose Influenza in the Emergency Room Influences Choice of Treatment

An exhaustive retrospective study conducted in the United States found that patients tested for and diagnosed with influenza with a rapid test were more likely to receive appropriate treatment than those diagnosed with the flu without testing.  More...
26 Nov 2013

Painkillers May Worsen Headaches Following Concussion

Excessive analgesic medication could be the causative factor of chronic headache months after suffering concussion, according to a new study.    More...
26 Nov 2013
Image: The NBM-200MP noninvasive Hb and pulse oximetry monitor (Photo courtesy of OrSense).

Noninvasive Monitor Tracks Anemia and Hemorrhage

A breakthrough device offers a noninvasive, pain-free solution for accurate hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, low perfusion oximetry, pulse rate, and plethysmogram measurement.   More...
20 Nov 2013
Image: The Nyxoah neuromuscular electrical stimulation implant (Photo courtesy of Nyxoah).

Tiny Implant Treats Sleep Apnea and Snoring

An innovative ultra-small neuromuscular electrical implant stimulates the tongue muscle to treat obstructive sleep apnea.   More...
20 Nov 2013
Image: The ReVerse Medical microcatheter for neurovascular indications (Photo courtesy of ReVerse Medical).

Steam-Shaped Microcatheter for Intracranial Neurovascular Use

A new microcatheter for neural, peripheral, and coronary vasculature uses aids infusion of diagnostic agents such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents such as occlusion coils.    More...
19 Nov 2013
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