Cardiology
New way to treat strokes is a 'game-changer,' docs say
A new generation of devices could significantly improve care for patients who have some of the most devastating types of strokes.
Apr 10, 2012
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Health
Assessing the health risks of GM foods
Genetically modified (GM) foods require strict assessment before they can be considered safe for human consumption.
Jun 26, 2014
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Ophthalmology
New company applies regenerative medicine to corneal transplantation
Ocular Systems, Inc. (OSI), Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the North Carolina Eye Bank have formed a new company based on a promising new technology aimed at engineering replacement corneas in the lab for transplantation.
Jan 8, 2013
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Radiology & Imaging
New ultrasound scanner may eliminate need for invasive cranial surgical procedures
A new invention may be on the verge of replacing a costly cranial surgical procedure currently being performed on some traffic accident victims and other patient groups. The ultrasound-based technology has now been granted ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Health
Rising cost of inpatient care linked to medical devices and supplies
Inpatient hospital treatment accounts for the largest proportion of health care spending in the U.S., with the use of diagnostic imaging services such as MRIs, frequently implicated as the probable cause. A new analysis ...
Aug 29, 2012
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Neuroscience
Researchers develop biomarkers, blood test that shows MS patients in relapse
Dr. Horea Rus is an expert in diagnosing and treating patients with multiple sclerosis, and his research laboratory at the University of Maryland is producing new tools for treating the disease that attacks the central nervous ...
May 8, 2019
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Cardiology
Video: How innovation is transforming heart transplants
Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as "heart in a box," is potentially helping ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Medical economics
Will your smartphone be the next doctor's office?
The same devices used to take selfies and type out tweets are being repurposed and commercialized for quick access to information needed for monitoring a patient's health. A fingertip pressed against a phone's camera lens ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
Minnesota pedestrian death spike illustrates grim US trend
Pedestrian deaths spiked to a 25-year high in Minnesota in 2016, illustrating what's been a grim upward trend across the country in recent years. Experts tie it to more people driving and to more distractions such as smartphones ...
Jan 5, 2017
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Surgery
Blood salvage technology could transform surgery
Having received approval for sale in Europe and Canada, HemoSep is set to revolutionise the healthcare sector. HemoSep is a revolutionary surgical blood salvage technology which was developed at the University of Strathclyde, ...
Sep 24, 2012
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