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Osteoporosis Impact on Fragility Fractures Being Ignored

A new survey reveals that 55% of women over 60 believe that fragility fractures in older age are due to an unlucky fall or accident, rather than the result of underlying osteoporosis. More...
01 Nov 2018
Image: A novel device compresses the male urethra to minimize urine leakage (Photo courtesy of Pacey MedTech).

Urethral Compression Device Treats Male Urinary Incontinence

A novel penile cuff eliminates the urinary leakage, discomfort, and impaired blood flow associated with traditional penile clamps. More...
31 Oct 2018
Image: Dormant cervical neurons can kick start breathing following spinal cord injury (Photo courtesy of Fehlings Lab, UT).

Stimulating Cervical Neurons Sustains Post-Trauma Breathing

A new study suggests that stimulation of a group of dormant neurons located in the cervical area could help restore breathing following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). More...
30 Oct 2018
Image: The Crescent Jugular dual lumen catheter (Photo courtesy of MC3 Cardiopulmonary).

Dual Lumen Catheter Advances Extracorporeal Oxygenation

An innovative single use dual lumen catheter provides both venous drainage and reinfusion of blood via the jugular vein. More...
29 Oct 2018
Image: A sophisticated nasal cannula helps relieve respiratory distress (Photo courtesy of Vapotherm).

Nasal Cannula System Alleviates Respiratory Distress

An updated non-invasive ventilation system augments breathing in patients suffering from respiratory distress in the hospital setting. More...
22 Oct 2018
Image: A new study asserts that ventilation due to respiratory distress does not increase mortality in pregnant women  (Photo courtesy of Alamy).

No Added Risk During Ventilation for Pregnant Patients

A new study shows that maternal mortality in obstetric patients, as related to mechanical ventilation, has the same associated factors as in the non-obstetric population. More...
16 Oct 2018

Gastric Banding Equals Metformin in Slowing Diabetes Onset

A new study shows that gastric banding and metformin have a similar effect on β-cell function in adults with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or mild type 2 diabetes (T2D). More...
15 Oct 2018
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