Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Public Health & Prevention January 02,2024

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Public Health & Prevention January 02,2024

Research shows benefits of PCI–capable facility openings vary by race, community

by Lori SolomonThere are differential benefits associated with a percutaneous coronary intervention–capable facility (PCI-CF) opening based on patient race and community segregation, according to a re

World medicine January 02,2024

Research shows benefits of PCI–capable facility openings vary by race, community

by Lori SolomonThere are differential benefits associated with a percutaneous coronary intervention–capable facility (PCI-CF) opening based on patient race and community segregation, according to a re

World medicine January 02,2024

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Pulmonology January 02,2024

Improved air leak detection reduces chest tube duration: Study

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A practice improvement project at a Texas hospital led to decreases in chest tube duration, hospital length of stay and readmissions for patients

Pulmonology January 02,2024

Measuring long-term heart stress dynamics with smartwatch data

byDuke UniversityA new algorithm can accurately recreate the forces at work within a specific heart's geometry based on smartwatch data alone. The technology could go a long way toward predi

Cardiovascular Diseases January 02,2024

Measuring long-term heart stress dynamics with smartwatch data

byDuke UniversityA new algorithm can accurately recreate the forces at work within a specific heart's geometry based on smartwatch data alone. The technology could go a long way toward predi

Cardiovascular Diseases January 02,2024

An AI-aided stethoscope can improve home monitoring of asthma in very young children

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the vol

Pediatrics January 02,2024

An AI-aided stethoscope can improve home monitoring of asthma in very young children

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the vol

Pediatrics January 02,2024

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Orthopedics & Sports medicine January 02,2024

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Orthopedics & Sports medicine January 02,2024

Made-to-order diagnostic tests may be on the horizon: Researchers invent lab on a chip that can be 3D-printed in minutes

byMcGill UniversityDigital manufacturing (DM) of functional capillaric circuits (CCs) using an intrinsically hydrophilic ink (CCInk). a) 1) Additive manufacturing of CCs from a digital design fi

Technology & AI January 02,2024

Made-to-order diagnostic tests may be on the horizon: Researchers invent lab on a chip that can be 3D-printed in minutes

byMcGill UniversityDigital manufacturing (DM) of functional capillaric circuits (CCs) using an intrinsically hydrophilic ink (CCInk). a) 1) Additive manufacturing of CCs from a digital design fi

Technology & AI January 02,2024

New method uses platelets to predict risk of serious COVID-19 infection

by Julia Rinner,Technical University MunichNovel image-based flow cytometry enables the identification of cell aggregates and their components. a Scheme of a flow cytometry setup including a DHM

Public Health & Prevention January 02,2024

New method uses platelets to predict risk of serious COVID-19 infection

by Julia Rinner,Technical University MunichNovel image-based flow cytometry enables the identification of cell aggregates and their components. a Scheme of a flow cytometry setup including a DHM

Public Health & Prevention January 02,2024

Research sheds light on why brain implants lose functionality

byUniversity of GalwayNeuroelectrode micromotion generates oscillatory fluid flow shear stress as determined by the peri-electrode void volume and fluid viscosity. A) Schematic of the model conf

Neurology January 02,2024

Research sheds light on why brain implants lose functionality

byUniversity of GalwayNeuroelectrode micromotion generates oscillatory fluid flow shear stress as determined by the peri-electrode void volume and fluid viscosity. A) Schematic of the model conf

Neurology January 02,2024

Team develops gene therapy to 'pre-treat' neuroblastoma tumors

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasSchematic detailing the experimental procedure and the proposed mechanisms of action of iNOS gene therapy. Credit:Theranostics(2023). DOI:

Neurology January 02,2024

Team develops gene therapy to 'pre-treat' neuroblastoma tumors

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasSchematic detailing the experimental procedure and the proposed mechanisms of action of iNOS gene therapy. Credit:Theranostics(2023). DOI:

Neurology January 02,2024