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• An oral fluid-sample device is used to collect high-quality oral fluid specimens for high-throughput laboratory testing.

• Closed Blood Collection System Lowers Risk of Sample Contamination

• Device-Generating Hydroxyl Radicals Kills Superbugs in Hospitals

• Mobile Clinical Assistant Developed for Point-of-Care in Hospitals

• Biometric System Securely Identifies Patients

• UK Hospitals Join in Using Oncology Information Network

• Cell Phones Should Be Distanced From Hospital Equipment

• Working Towards a Safer ICU

• Cardiology Software Upgrade Supports Full Integration of Data and Images Across Cardiovascular Services and HIS

• Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Saves Men's Lives

• Imaging Technologies Innovations Lead to Radiation Dose Decreases

• Brachytherapy Applicator Set Developed for Esophagus Cancer Treatment

• RF Ablation Successful in Treating Inoperable Lung Cancer

• Radiotherapy Better than Surgery for Some Lung Cancer Patients

• Robotic Brace Aids Stroke Recovery

• Optical Device Continuously Monitors Glucose Levels

• A Simpler Way to Cure Atrial Fibrillation

• Speech Recognition Integrated into Electronic Medical Record System

• MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Effective for Fibroid Tumors

• Artificial Intelligence Could Speed Up Radiotherapy

• Safety Concerns Over Use of Commercial Ultrasound Scans

• Medical Leaders Form Coalition for 21st Century Medicine

• Psychologic Effects of Heart Surgery