Patient Care
Environmental Contaminants Infiltrate Placenta during Pregnancy
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Rigshospitalet, and Copenhagen University conducted a study to measure the concentrations of distinct PFAS in human embryos and fetuses and corresponding placentas and maternal serum samples derived from elective pregnancy terminations and intrauterine fetal death cases. More...14 Feb 2019
Smart Hospital Bed Continuously Monitors Patient Wellbeing
The Hill-Rom Holdings Centrella Smart+ bed platform now allows for continuous monitoring of patients' heart and respiratory rates over 100 times per minute without ever touching them, thanks to continuous contact-free heart rate and respiratory rate sensing and analytics technology provided by EarlySense. More...19 Dec 2018
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Patients Commonly Withhold Information from Doctors
Use of Amphetamine and Opioid During Pregnancy Rising
Artificial Joint Restores Natural Wrist Movements to Amputees
Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator Treats Urinary Incontinence
Remote Solution Passively Monitors Seniors Activities
Robotic Arm Helps Rehabilitate Stroke Patients
Early Natural Menopause Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy
Breastfeeding Protects against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Autonomous Robot Reduces Hospital Labor Expenditure
Wristband Device Tracks UV Exposure
Mobile Digital Carts Put Patients and Caregivers First
Bi-Annual MRI Preferred for Breast Cancer Mutation Carriers
New Apple Watch Includes Built-in ECG
Spinal Decompression System Treats Lumbar Back Pain
Patient Positioning Sensor Protects against Pressure Sores
Pregnant Women Counseled against Marijuana Use
Compression Sleeve Regulates Lymphatic Disorders
Physical Performance Decline Influenced by Menopause
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Supports Respiratory Care
Wireless Solution Meets Rising Demands of Home Monitoring
Flexible Contraceptive Ring Lasts for Whole Year
Fifth Wheel Facilitates Medical Bed Transport
Early Onset Diabetes Shortens Lifespan by Years
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