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Image: The NBM-200MP noninvasive Hb and pulse oximetry monitor (Photo courtesy of OrSense).

Noninvasive Monitor Tracks Anemia and Hemorrhage

A breakthrough device offers a noninvasive, pain-free solution for accurate hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, low perfusion oximetry, pulse rate, and plethysmogram measurement.   More...
20 Nov 2013
Image: The Nyxoah neuromuscular electrical stimulation implant (Photo courtesy of Nyxoah).

Tiny Implant Treats Sleep Apnea and Snoring

An innovative ultra-small neuromuscular electrical implant stimulates the tongue muscle to treat obstructive sleep apnea.   More...
20 Nov 2013
Image: The ReVerse Medical microcatheter for neurovascular indications (Photo courtesy of ReVerse Medical).

Steam-Shaped Microcatheter for Intracranial Neurovascular Use

A new microcatheter for neural, peripheral, and coronary vasculature uses aids infusion of diagnostic agents such as contrast media, and therapeutic agents such as occlusion coils.    More...
19 Nov 2013

Pediatric Preoperative Blood Typing Mostly Unneeded

A new study claims that certain pediatric surgeries carry such low risk of serious blood loss that clinicians can forego expensive blood typing and blood stocking before such procedures. More...
19 Nov 2013

High-Ratio Blood Could Reduce Fatal Hemorrhage

A new study suggests that a high ratio of fresh-frozen plasma to packed red blood cells could significantly reduce the risk of fatal bleeding in massively transfused pediatric trauma patients.   More...
18 Nov 2013
Image: Prewashed red blood cells ready for transfusion (Photo courtesy of University of Leicester).

Fresher Blood Donations May Be Better for Recipients

A modernized blood management system similar to inventory management systems could greatly reduce blood storage time and potentially reduce the risk of complications for the patient.  More...
14 Nov 2013

Determining How Low Energy Electrons Damage DNA May Enhance Radiation Protection Strategies

A new study by a group of French and Canadian researchers has produced clues into a little-examined but common radiation threat to DNA: low-energy electrons, with energies of 0–15 eV.   More...
13 Nov 2013
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