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Medical myth: Flatlining patients can be shocked back to life

Beep….beep……….beep……….beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. "We're losing him. Out of my way, nurse!" The quick-thinking young doctor charges the defibrillator paddles and places them on the chest of ...

Cardiology created May 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Adaptable software, tools aim to help rheumatoid arthritis patients

UT Arlington researchers are creating individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation software systems that will promote and support physical therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Meds adherence self-report valid in type 2 diabetes

(HealthDay)—Self-reported measures of medication adherence in adults with type 2 diabetes are valid, although some self-reports are moderated by depression, according to a study published online Nov. 30 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The technology of battling TB

Giri Prasad, a 33-year-old tailor who lives in Delhi, first noticed the pain below his ribs. He went to see a doctor, but when it didn't subside, he traveled to the hospital where he eventually learned he ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Space bugs for blood testing — and more

Thanks to ideas of putting swarms of tiny robot bugs to work on a future space station, patients being medicated for blood clots may soon get a simple, home-use testing kit, here on Earth.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Post-cardiac arrest care system improved survivors' neurologic status

Fewer sudden cardiac arrest survivors had neurologic impairment after a novel regional system of care was implemented, according to research published in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal.

Cardiology created Jul 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers confirm WIC breastfeeding rate data

While medical professionals have long known breastfeeding positively impacts infant and maternal health, few effective tools are available to measure breastfeeding practices nationally. According to a new study, one preexisting ...

Health created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More ground turkey recalled because of salmonella

(AP) -- Cargill Inc. announced a second recall of ground turkey products Sunday after a test showed salmonella in a sample from the same Arkansas plant tied to a recall issued last month.

Health created Sep 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Patient reports via telemedicine result in lower blood pressure

Using a telemedicine system to engage people in underserved, urban communities to measure and report their blood pressure remotely—outside of the doctor's office—appears to help them achieve blood pressure goals and improve ...

Cardiology created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New guidelines for standardizing glucose reporting and optimizing clinical decision making in diabetes

Most adults and children with type 1 diabetes are not in optimal glycemic control, despite advances in insulin formulations and delivery systems and glucose monitoring approaches. Critical barriers to optimal ...

Diabetes created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Automated calls help patients in under-developed countries manage blood pressure

Hypertension is one of the greatest epidemics threatening the health of people in low and middle-income countries.

Health created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two dengue cases confirmed on Portuguese Atlantic island

Portuguese health authorities on Thursday reported two cases of full-blown mosquito-borne dengue on the popular tourist archipelago of Madeira and said another 22 people were suspected of carrying the virus that causes the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

To assess the mobility of bed-ridden patients

In June a monitoring system is becoming commercially available that will allow nursing staff to accurately record the mobility of bedridden persons. The system has been developed for the prevention of bedsores ...

Health created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Remote ICD monitoring a 'safe alternative' to conventional follow up

Device management using a home monitoring system with daily telemetry in patients with ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrilators) is a safe alternative to conventional monitoring and could decrease the number of inappropriate ...

Cardiology created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early warning signs

A unique monitoring system offering healthcare providers an early warning system to accurately predict and aid management of one of the most common and painful infections has been developed by University scientists.

Health created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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