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Study Shows Infections Are Associated with Subsequent Stroke

A new study shows that infections can trigger an acute ischemic stroke, with the greatest association for urinary tract infection (UTI). More...
08 Jul 2019
Image: The fourth-generation DigniCap Delta scalp cooling system (Photo courtesy of Dignitana).

Scalp Cooling System Reduces Cancer Patients Hair Loss

A fourth-generation medical cooling device offers cancer patients the ability to minimize alopecia (hair loss) during chemotherapy treatments. More...
02 Jul 2019
Image: The Vivian organ preservation device (Photo courtesy of Transplant Biomedicals).

Donor Kidney Transport System Preserves Organ Function

A novel organ preservation and transport platform combines hypothermia and ultrasound to provide optimal conditions during transfer of a transplanted organ. More...
01 Jul 2019
Image: Scientists have identified nearly 400 established medical practices that have been found to be ineffective by clinical studies published across three top medical journals (Photo courtesy of Medical Xpress).

Hundreds of Medical Practices Are Ineffective or Misguided

A new study identifies almost 400 existing medical reversals, defined as low-value medical practices that are no better than a prior or lesser standard of care. More...
26 Jun 2019
Image: The Propeller Health EIM fits on top of a standard inhaler (Photo courtesy of Propeller Health).

Electronic Inhaler Monitoring Benefits COPD Patients

Electronic inhaler monitoring (EIM) is associated with reduced healthcare utilization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. More...
25 Jun 2019
Image: The Pure-Vu GEN2 colon cleansing system (Photo courtesy of Motus GI).

Cleansing System Facilitates Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation

A new device enables the safe and rapid cleansing of a poorly prepared colon during the colonoscopy procedure, while preserving established procedural workflow and techniques. More...
24 Jun 2019

Volume Overload in Dialysis Patients Impacts Survival

 Volume overload, which is present before the start of peritoneal dialysis (PD), is associated with increased risk of death, according to a new study. More...
19 Jun 2019
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