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Central Venous Line Risks Vary by Insertion Site

A new study reveals that the risk of blood infection or thrombosis is lowest when central line catheters are placed in the subclavian or jugular vein.  More...
11 Oct 2015
Image: The Fujifilm SonoSite iViz (Photo courtesy of Fujifilm SonoSite).

Portable Ultrasound Augments Clinical Diagnostic Value

A novel portable ultrasound device is intended for use in environments where larger ultrasounds can be impractical, such as air ambulances, mobile clinics, and field work.  More...
09 Oct 2015
Image: Myoglobin (red) includes a pocket that is used to store heme (green) (Photo courtesy of Jeff Fitlow/Rice University).

Whales Could Hold the Answer for Synthetic Blood

Ultra-stable proteins that allow deep-diving whales to remain active while holding their breath could help create lifesaving synthetic blood, claims a new study.  More...
07 Oct 2015

Triclosan Hand Cleansers No More Effective Than Regular Soap

A new study suggests that hand cleaners laden with the antibiotic triclosan are no more effective than regular soap at killing bacteria.  More...
07 Oct 2015
Caption: Portrayal of the simple, noninvasive new system that tests for sleep disorders based on whole-night audio recordings for breath sound analysis (BSA)—far more convenient and lower cost than polysomnography (PSG), with potential to be performed at the patient’s home (Image courtesy of Ben Gurion University).

New System May Enable at-Home Testing for Sleep Disorders

Sleep analysis experts have developed a noninvasive system based on audio recordings for breath sound analysis that may help simplify diagnosis of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, at far more convenience and lower cost than polysomnography, resulting in increased willingness for patients to undergo testing.  More...
06 Oct 2015

Low Dose β-blockers Effective After Heart Attack

Mitral Infarct patients receiving a low dose of β-blockers survive at the same rate, or even better, than patients receiving four times the dose, according to a new study.   More...
06 Oct 2015
Image: Premature baby receiving parenteral nutrition (Photo courtesy of the University of Montreal).

Blocking Light Improves Premature Babies Survival

The survival rate of premature neonates born between 26-31 weeks of gestation is improved by blocking light from reaching the parenteral nutrition feed line, according to a new study.  More...
05 Oct 2015
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