Video game improves doctors’ recognition and triage of severe trauma patients22 June 2018 Playing an adventure video game featuring a fictitious, young emergency physician treating severe trauma patients was better than text-based learning at priming real doctors to quickly recognize the patients...
A new portable gel that could save an injured eye22 June 2018 When a soldier sustains a traumatic eye injury on the battlefield, any delay in treatment may lead to permanent vision loss. With medical facilities potentially far away and no existing tools to prevent...
Analysis shows lack of evidence that wearable biosensors improve patient outcomes21 June 2018 Wearable biosensors have grown increasingly popular as many people use them in wristbands or watches to count steps or track sleep. But there is not enough proof that these devices are improving patient...
Ultrasound imaging needle to transform heart surgery21 June 2018 Heart tissue can be imaged in real-time during keyhole procedures using a new optical ultrasound needle developed by researchers at UCL and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).The revolutionary technology...
Siemens Healthineers assists Swiss Post with eHealth solution for EHR19 June 2018 Siemens Healthineers eHealth Solutions1 will network healthcare facilities in SwitzerlandElectronic patient record enables secure access to patient data To expand its portfolio in the area of eHealth,...
How healthcare needs to evolve? Learn from 40+ sessions at IHF’s World Hospital Congress19 June 2018 The 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress, IHF’s cornerstone event, will bring together leaders of national and international hospital and healthcare organizations to share knowledge, expertise and experiences...
Incidence of brain injury in babies estimated for first time18 June 2018 New research has estimated that each year five babies in every 1,000 born in England suffer a condition or sign linked to brain injury.The study, conducted by researchers at the Neonatal Data Analysis...
Heart can terminate atrial fibrillation itself after local gene therapy18 June 2018 The heart is capable of terminating arrhythmias itself after local gene therapy, potentially avoiding the need for patients to undergo painful electric shocks, according to a proof-of-concept study.Atrial...
Probiotic gets boost from breast milk14 June 2018 Supplementation with probiotics can improve a person’s gut health, but the benefits are often fleeting, and colonization by the probiotic’s good microbes usually doesn’t last. Breast milk may help...
Using AI to detect heart disease14 June 2018 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the U.S., one in every four deaths is a result of heart disease,...
Which GERD symptoms in NICU babies actually need treatment?13 June 2018 In the latest of their numerous innovative studies of the symptoms and experiences of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) babies with trouble swallowing (dysphagia), physicians and researchers at Nationwide...
New cardiac catheter combines light and ultrasound to measure plaques13 June 2018 To win the battle against heart disease, cardiologists need better ways to identify the composition of plaque most likely to rupture and cause a heart attack. Angiography allows them to examine blood vessels...
New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk12 June 2018 A new report by University of Sydney and Bond University scholars weighs the risks and benefits of a recent change to blood pressure guidelines in the US.Recommendations from the American College of Cardiology...
Call for Europe-wide screening of babies for heart defects12 June 2018 All babies across Europe should be routinely screened for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) within 24 hours of their birth, say a group of experts led by a University of Birmingham Professor and...
New cell therapy aids heart recovery—without implanting cells11 June 2018 Heart disease is a major global health problem—myocardial infarction annually affects more than one million people in the U.S. alone, and there is still no effective treatment. The adult human heart...
Holding infants – or not – can leave traces on their genes11 June 2018 The amount of close and comforting contact between infants and their caregivers can affect children at the molecular level, an effect detectable four years later, according to new research from the University...
Continuous glucose monitors warn of low blood sugar threat08 June 2018 Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can protect individuals who have had type 1 diabetes for years and are at risk of experiencing dangerously low blood sugar by increasing their awareness of the symptoms,...
Siemens Healthineers and ScreenPoint Medical sign agreement to jointly develop AI-based applications in breast imaging08 June 2018 Siemens Healthineers and ScreenPoint Medical have agreed to partner to develop artificial intelligence-based applications for breast imaging. This collaborative arrangement also includes the acquisition...
New technique reduces side effects, improves delivery of chemotherapy nanodrugs07 June 2018 Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new method for delivering chemotherapy nanodrugs that increases their bioavailability and reduces side effects. Their study shows that administering...
Nova Biomedical opens new subsidiary in Switzerland07 June 2018 Nova Biomedical is pleased to announce the opening of a new sales and after-sales support subsidiary in Switzerland. The new facility demonstrates Nova’s commitment to the Swiss market and to supporting...
In Huntington’s disease, heart problems shed light on disease process05 June 2018 Researchers investigating a key signalling protein in Huntington’s disease describe deleterious effects on heart function, going beyond the disease’s devastating neurological impact. By adjusting protein...
Heart disease may only be a matter of time for those with healthy obesity05 June 2018 People who are 30 pounds (circa 15kg) or more overweight may want to slim down a bit even if they don’t have high blood pressure or any other heart disease risk, according to scientists at Wake Forest...
Molecular basis for increased cardiovascular disease in older women05 June 2018 Researchers have discovered the molecular basis for the increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases in older women. The study found that older women had mitochondrial dysfunction, reduced antioxidant...
Carestream DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System designed by Micro-X Ltd wins 2018 Good Design Award04 June 2018 The Carestream DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System, designed by Micro-X Ltd, received the Good Design Award® Best in Class in Product Design which is one of the highest honors for design innovation...
The change of Esaote’s ownership has been completed04 June 2018 Esaote SpA, active in the biomedical equipment sector - in particular the areas of ultrasound, dedicated MRI and software for managing the diagnostic process – has announced the completion of the acquisition...
Childhood cancer survivors have higher risk of deadly heart disease in pregnancy28 May 2018 Women with peripartum cardiomyopathy are at increased risk of cancer Girls who survive cancer have a higher risk of developing a deadly heart disease when pregnant later in life, according to a study...
Patients who have had an irregular heart beat can't ever be considered 'cured', say researchers22 May 2018 A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that people whose heart rhythm returns to normal continue to be at high risk of stroke and should continue to be treated Patients with...
Study paves the way for better treatment of prostate cancer22 May 2018 A new study has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less likely to respond well to radiotherapy. Led by Professor Catharine West, The University of Manchester team...
Study finds new combined risk score more effectively predicts stroke risk in patients who have atrial fibrillation17 May 2018 The composite stroke decision tool studied by researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City combines the widely used CHA2DS2-VASc with the Intermountain Risk Scores...
An AI oncologist to help cancer patients worldwide16 May 2018 Before performing radiation therapy, radiation oncologists first carefully review medical images of the patient to identify the gross tumour volume, the observable portion of the disease. They then design...
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