Critical Care

Multiviral Pathogen Detection System to Revolutionize Rapid Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Tracking
An innovative molecular testing technology platform designed to rapidly and simultaneously detect and differentiate multiple pathogens with high sensitivity and specificity is poised to help revolutionize rapid infectious disease diagnosis and tracking worldwide. More...22 Jun 2022

POC Test Identifies and Differentiates Viral from Bacterial Acute Respiratory Infection in 10 Minutes
A rapid test to differentiate a viral from a bacterial infection may lead to a considerable reduction in unnecessary antibiotics, which could lead to a reduction in antimicrobial resistance and adverse events. More...22 Jun 2022


Wireless Device Monitors Health and Detects Early Deterioration in Hospitalized Patients
With most hospitals around the world currently relying on manual “spot-checks” to monitor patient vitals, a new wireless patient monitoring system enables continuous monitoring throughout a patient’s stay and helps clinicians detect patient deterioration. More...21 Jun 2022

PCR System Moves Ultra-Fast Testing From Lab to Patients at Point of Need
A next generation person-portable diagnostic device aims to move complex molecular biology testing out of highly skilled laboratories to non-laboratory settings where they can be used quickly at the point of need. More...21 Jun 2022


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Expanding Use of Quicker TAVI Procedure for AS Could Clear Heart Surgery Backlog
First-of-Its-Kind Technology Repairs and Regenerates Heart Muscle Cells
Microrobot Device Removes Brain Hemorrhages Due to Strokes
Simple Blood Test Assesses Prognosis of Advanced Liver Fibrosis in NASH Patients
Preoperative MRI Improves Surgical Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Patients
Blood Test Predict Diabetes Remission Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Controls Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects
PET Imaging Agent Predicts Poor Functional Outcomes After Heart Attack
Blood-Based Test Diagnoses Severe Sepsis Within 1-2 Hours of ER Admission
Cutting-Edge Imaging Pinpoints Where and When Hemorrhagic Stroke Has Occurred
Immunomodulation Technology Rescues Patients from Cytokine Storm
AI Identifies Noncancerous Thyroid Nodules on Ultrasound Images and Reduces Biopsies
Hot-Melt Medical Glue for Operative Wounds Prevents Post-Surgical Complications
Robotic Magnetic System for PCI Could Minimize Physicians’ Exposure to X-Ray Radiation
Injectable Gel Repairs Damage Caused by Heart Attack
Personalized Treatment of Acute Stroke
Molecular Imaging Technique Improves Endometriosis Diagnosis
Camera Assist Device System Addresses Challenge of Blind TEE Probe Intubation
Diagnostic Solution Identifies Sepsis Causing Microorganisms and Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in 90 Minutes
POC Critical Illness Test Designed for Early Warning and Patient Triaging
POC System Could Transform Infectious Disease Management
Technique to Pinpoint Elusive Cardiac Conduction Tissue a Game Changer for CHD Patients
MRI Virtual Biopsy to Transform Heart Transplant Care
HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.