Critical Care

Blocking Activity of Glucagon Hormone Could Treat Common and Challenging Type of Heart Failure
Scientists have identified a potential new treatment for patients experiencing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction which is a particularly challenging form of heart failure to treat. More...01 Oct 2024


Ultrasound-Activated Hydrogel Could Revolutionize Drug Delivery for Medical Applications
Researchers have created a composite hydrogel that enables sustained and consistent drug release, triggered by ultrasound. This breakthrough could transform drug delivery for many medical applications. More...30 Sep 2024

Microfluidic Chip Method to Improve Sepsis Diagnosis, Progression Evaluation and Prognosis Monitoring
A research team has developed an innovative prognostic evaluation method for sepsis patients using a microfluidic concentration gradient chip, which holds the potential to greatly improve sepsis management and patient outcomes. More...27 Sep 2024



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Breakthrough Heart Valve Combines Best of Mechanical and Tissue Replacement Technology
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Wearable Lung Patch Accurately Detects Asthma and COPD
Novel Device-Based Therapies Could Overcome Limitations of Pharmacologic Therapies for Heart Failure Patients
Wearable Sleep Trackers Could Predict Blood Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in At-Risk Individuals
Ultra-Flexible Brain Probes Accurately Record Brain Activity Without Causing Tissue Damage
AI-Driven Tool to Revolutionize Brain Pressure Monitoring in Intensive Care Patients
AI-Enabled Digital Stethoscope Doubles Detection of Pregnancy Heart Failure
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Electronic Finger Wrap Uses Sweat for Automatic Monitoring of Vital Chemical Levels
Wearable Heart Monitor Increases Diagnoses of Common Heart Rhythm Disorder By 50%
Stent Implantation Found Preferable for Previously Untreated Non-Complex Coronary Artery Disease
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