Patient Care





Hydrogel-Based Spray Kills Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Wounds and Biomedical Implants
Antibiotic resistance has been ranked among the top ten threats to global health, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria is estimated to cause almost 1.3 million deaths annually across the world. Now, researchers are developing a new spray that can kill even antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and can be used for wound care as well as directly on implants and other medical devices. More...27 Jan 2023

Clean Hospitals Can Reduce Antibiotic Resistance, Save Lives
Antibiotics have the capability to save lives and make much of modern medicine possible. However, bacteria can evolve resistance that does not allow them to be killed by antibiotics and pose a threat to those medical gains, especially when they spread through patients in healthcare settings. Now, a new study indicates that antibiotic resistance can be due to poor hygiene practices followed by hospitals or other medical facilities. More...19 Jan 2023

Smart Hospital Beds Improve Accuracy of Medical Diagnosis
The global hospital bed market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from USD 3.21 billion in 2021 to USD 4.69 billion by 2028, driven by the growing preference for highly equipped hospital beds with innovative features, with the increasing popularity of smart hospital beds emerging as a key trend in the market. More...17 Jan 2023
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New Fast Endoscope Drying System Improves Productivity and Traceability
World’s First Automated Endoscope Cleaner Fights Antimicrobial Resistance
AI-Powered Smart Stethoscope Can Screen for Heart Failure During Physical Exams
Portable High-Capacity Digital Stretcher Scales Provide Precision Weighing for Patients in ER
Portable Clinical Scale with Remote Indicator Allows for Flexible Patient Weighing Use
Innovative and Highly Customizable Medical Carts Offer Unlimited Configuration Possibilities
Biomolecular Wound Healing Film Adheres to Sensitive Tissue and Releases Active Ingredients
POC System Could Transform Infectious Disease Management
Smart Diaper Could Provide Quick and Painless Bedside Urinalysis
Sweat Sensor Detects Key Biomarkers That Provide Early Warning of COVID-19 and Flu
Wearable Health Tech Could Measure Gases Released From Skin to Monitor Metabolic Diseases
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator System Protects Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
World's First AI-Ready Infrasound Stethoscope Listens to Bodily Sounds Not Audible to Human Ear
POC Diagnostic Platform Offers Handheld, Instrument-Free PCR Testing for STIs
World's First Robotic Clinical Assistant for Hospitalized Patient Care Launched
AI-Enabled Tool Predicts Heart Attacks by Measuring Coronary Plaque Buildup in CTA Images
AI Renal Care Solution Identifies High- or Low-Risk Patients and Recommends Actions for Treatment and Care
AI Platform Identifies 99% of Positive Cancer Cases in Pathology Reports
AI-Enhanced ECGs Can Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
New AI Tool Can Identify and Distinguish Between Difficult-to-Diagnose Life-Threatening Heart Conditions
Wearable, Wireless EEG Monitoring Platform Allows Neurologists to Monitor for Seizures at Any Time from Any Where
World’s First Credit-Card-Sized Personal ECG Delivers Medical-Grade, Single-Lead ECG in 30 Seconds
Self-Learning Algorithm Identifies Early Vascular Disease by Scanning High-Resolution Color Photos of the Eye
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