Critical Care

World's Highest-Multiplex POC System with RNA Quantitating Ability Detects Bacterial Infection
A new test system designed for emergency department use can evaluate the likelihood of bacterial or viral infections and the risk of acute decompensation, which necessitates ICU-level care, in patients with suspected acute infection and sepsis. More...20 Nov 2023

First-of-Its-Kind Wireless Guidewire for TAVR Provides Real-Time Physiologic Data during Interventional Procedures
A groundbreaking dual sensor investigational guidewire for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures aims to revolutionize data collection in cardiology. More...10 Nov 2023


Implantable Wireless Cardiac Pacemaker to Reduce Mechanical Burden of Pacing-Related Medical Complications
A biocompatible wireless microelectronics device has been designed to form a microtubular pacemaker for intravascular implantation and pacing without the need for invasive surgery. More...08 Nov 2023



Next-Generation Tissue Adhesive Material for Wound Management Could Replace Suture and Stapling
Researchers have developed next-generation tissue adhesive materials that significantly boost the healing process of open wounds resulting from either accidents or surgical procedures. More...07 Nov 2023
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New Needle-Free Blood Draw Technology Compatible with Integrated Catheters to Elevate Clinical Outcomes
MRI-Equipped Ambulance Could Be a Game-Changer for Stroke Care
Innovative Magnetic Gel Heals Diabetic Wounds Three Times Faster
Novel Wearable ECG Patch Enhances Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Advanced Anesthesia Technology to Precisely Control Unconsciousness Could Reduce Postoperative Side Effects
Innovative Holter Device Marks Major Advancement in Long-Term Cardiac Monitoring
AI Tool Accurately Identifies Pediatric Patients at High Risk for Blood Clots
First-in-Class Targeted microRNA Therapy Slows Cancer Tumor Growth
Ambulance-Based Mobile Units Avert Strokes, Finds Study
Injectable Hydrogel Repairs Cartilage Nonsurgically With Electricity
Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Device Enables Liquid Biopsy Tests in Brain Tumor Patients
AI from Patient ECGs Can Detect Cardiovascular Disease Risks Sooner, Suggests Study
Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery for Aortic Stenosis
Innovative Method Combats Bacterial Infection Post Artificial Bone Transplantation
First-Of-Its-Kind Implantable Defibrillator Technology Treats Abnormal Heart Rhythms and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
New Smart Materials for Wearable Technology Could Improve Health Monitoring Devices
First-Ever Implantable Device Detects Organ Transplant Rejection Three Weeks Earlier Than Current Methods
Painless Skin Patch for Direct Drug Delivery Could Eliminate Injections and Oral Medication
Smart Brain-Wave Cap Diagnoses Stroke in Ambulance and Sends Patients to Correct Hospital
CT-Scan Based Heart Test Shown to Significantly Decrease Cardiovascular Mortality
Radial Access to Revolutionize Field of Peripheral Artery Interventions
AI Pain Recognition System Detects Patients’ Pain Before, During and After Surgery
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