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Age is not a risk factor for complications after surgery among older patients

Among older patients, frailty and cognitive impairment before surgery are associated with developing complications after surgery, but age is not, a new study suggests. In addition to frailty, depressive symptoms and smoking were also associated with developing postoperative complications following elective surgery, according to the systematic review. Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital also found that […]

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Prosthetic arms can provide controlled sensory feedback

Losing an arm doesn’t have to mean losing all sense of touch, thanks to prosthetic arms that stimulate nerves with mild electrical feedback. University of Illinois researchers have developed a control algorithm that regulates the current so a prosthetics user feels steady sensation, even when the electrodes begin to peel off or when sweat builds […]

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Philips and Hologic announce global partnership agreement to provide integrated imaging solutions for women’s health

Partnership will allow hospitals easier access to integrated suites of diagnostic imaging modalities, advanced informatics and services for comprehensive breast screening and diagnosis Royal Philips and Hologic, Inc. announced on March 2nd a global partnership agreement to offer care professionals integrated solutions comprising diagnostic imaging modalities, advanced informatics and services for screening, diagnosis and treatment […]

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Existing cancer medication offers potential to treat Huntington’s disease

A drug already used to treat certain forms of cancer may also be an effective therapy for Huntington’s disease, according to a new study. The same study also increases our understanding of how this drug, and other medications like it, may offer hope for other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and […]

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Call for Europe-wide screening of babies for heart defects

All babies across Europe should be routinely screened for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) within 24 hours of their birth, say a group of experts led by a University of Birmingham Professor and Honorary Consultant Neonatologist at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.The European Pulse Oximetry Screening Workgroup (EPOSW), a group of neonatologists and pediatric cardiologist, including Presidents […]

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New brain scanner allows patients to move freely for the first time

A new generation of brain scanner, that can be worn like a helmet allowing patients to move naturally whilst being scanned, has been developed by researchers at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, University of Nottingham and the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, UCL. It is part of a five-year Wellcome funded project which has […]

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Contrast-enhanced digital mammography comparable to breast MRI after therapy or chemo

Contrast-enhanced digital mammography is comparable to breast MRI in evaluating residual breast cancer after neoadjuvant endocrine therapy or chemotherapy, according to the results of a study presented by Mayo Clinic. “Our study aimed to compare contrast-enhanced mammography with breast MRI in evaluating residual breast cancer in patients undergoing presurgical systemic treatment to shrink their tumour […]

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The change of Esaote’s ownership has been completed

Esaote SpA, active in the biomedical equipment sector – in particular the areas of ultrasound, dedicated MRI and software for managing the diagnostic process – has announced the completion of the acquisition of its share capital by a consortium of leading Chinese investors. The Consortium is composed of major companies in the medical and healthcare […]

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Mobile application detecting atrial fibrillation reduces the risk of stroke

A new application developed at the University of Turku, Finland, can detect atrial fibrillation that causes strokes. Atrial fibrillation can be detected with the mobile phone application without any extra equipment. The mobile application can save lives all over the world as timely diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is crucial for effective stroke prevention. The joint […]

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Localized cooling of the heart limits damage caused by a heart attack

Cardiologists at the Catharina hospital in Eindhoven have succeeded in the localized cooling of the heart during a heart attack, a world first. By cooling part of the heart prior to and following angioplasty, the cardiologists believe that the damage from a heart attack can be limited. On 11 January cardiologist Luuk Otterspoor received his […]