Critical Care

Novel Bone Transport System Offers Less Invasive Solution to Reduce Complexity of Challenging Procedure
A new bone transport system has been designed to tackle this complex procedure by improving strength and stability, creating better patient satisfaction and a simplified experience for surgeons. More...13 Sep 2023

Novel Low-Cost Mechanical Ventilator to Mitigate Global Need for Medical Equipment
A newly developed mechanical ventilator initially created as an emergency solution during the COVID-19 pandemic, now offers a high-efficiency, budget-friendly alternative to help address the global scarcity of this vital medical equipment. More...11 Sep 2023

Clinical Robotics System Offers Automated Glucose Control and Continuous Blood Diagnostics in Critical Care and Surgery
A novel system for glucose control and continuous blood diagnostics automatically measures multiple blood analytes in real time without the need for patient blood loss, addressing a significant gap in the standard of care. More...08 Sep 2023


Autologous Blood-Based Implants Offer Potential for Applications Requiring Vascular Regeneration
A breakthrough has been achieved in tissue regeneration with the development of a new technology that harnesses autologous blood to create three-dimensional microvascular implants for diverse applications requiring vascular regeneration, including the treatment of chronic wounds. More...07 Sep 2023

Microdevices Implanted Into Tumors Can Treat Brain Cancer
Researchers have designed tiny devices, no larger than a grain of rice, that are implanted directly into the patient's tumor and can conduct multiple experiments concurrently to assess the impact of novel treatments on these hardest-to-treat brain cancers. More...07 Sep 2023

Digital Tool Provides Clinical Decision Support for Diagnosis and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
A new digital, patient-centric clinical decision support tool integrates and analyzes data over time from diverse sources to visualize the patient's cardiac history and deliver guideline-conforming insights to healthcare providers. More...05 Sep 2023
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New ‘Droplet Battery’ Could Power Next-Generation Wearable Devices and Implants
Tiny Shunt Device Alleviates Heart Failure Symptoms
OCT Intravascular Imaging Improves Stenting Procedure Outcomes
Next-Gen Neonatal Feeding Device Reduces NICU Length of Stay
Smart Implantable Device Changes Shape to Maintain Drug Dosage
Next-Gen Pacemaker with Continuous MRI Sensor Eliminates Device Scans Before and After Exams
First-of-Its-Kind Non-Surgical Pediatric Heart Valve to Transform Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease
AI Automatically Diagnoses Severe Heart Valve Disease from Ultrasound Scans
Smart Contact Lenses Powered by Micrometres-Thin Tear-Based Battery Can Flag Diseases
Pocket-Sized Device Uses Heat Signatures and Bacterial Fluorescence to Identify Infected Wounds Faster
Pill Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery to Offer Potential for Non-Invasive Diabetes Treatment
Temporary Organic Electrodes to Allow Implant and Removal of Bioelectronics without Surgery
New Breathing Therapy Medical Device Improves Management of Chronic Heart Disease and Other Conditions
AI Model Screens ECG Readouts for Heart Defects with High Accuracy
Ground-Breaking Tool Predicts 10-Year Risk of Esophageal Cancer
Ingestible Smart Pill Tracks Key Biological Markers of Bowel Diseases in Real Time
Reprogrammed Immune Cells Hunt Down and Destroy Cancer Cells
First-of-Its-Kind, Wireless Monitoring Solution Aids Early Detection of Patient Deterioration
Cutting-Edge Solution Combines Robotics and Catheter-Based Technology for Less Invasive Open Heart Surgery
First-Of-Its-Kind Handheld and Portable Intracardiac Pressure Monitor to Improve Heart Failure Care
Blood Test Could Predict Outcomes in Emergency Department and Hospital Admissions
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