Researchers develop method to better predict the outgrowth of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ

Progression of DCIS to invasive breast cancer, which can take 10-20 years to observe in the clinic, can be studied in one year with new mouse models

AI tool could improve heart attack diagnosis to reduce pressure on emergency departments

An algorithm developed using artificial intelligence could soon be used by doctors to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh, funded by the British Heart Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and published in Nature Medicine [1].

Machine learning model improves mortality risk prediction for cardiac surgery patients

A machine learning-based model that enables medical institutions to predict the mortality risk for individual cardiac surgery patients has been developed by a Mount Sinai research team, providing a significant performance advantage over current population-derived models.

Post-menopausal women with atherosclerosis at elevated risk of heart attack compared to men of same age

Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging [1]. The study in nearly 25,000 adults used imaging techniques to examine […]

Women more likely to die after heart attack than men

Women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men, according to research presented 22 May at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Diagnosis of heart failure is often missed, especially in women

Researchers urge that any patient treated with loop diuretics should also be investigated for serious underlying heart disease

PIE Medical's angio-based FFR solution, vFFR, Wins 'Best Research Paper 2022-2023' at EuroPCR Conference 2023.

PIE Medical’s angio-based FFR solution, vFFR, Wins ‘Best Research Paper 2022-2023’ at EuroPCR Conference 2023.

EuroPCR’s ‘Best Research Paper 2022-2023’ was awarded to the FAST II study assessing the accuracy and diagnostic performance of the angio-based functional lesion assessment, vFFR by Pie Medical, compared to pressure wire-based FFR.

PDI International wins Medtop Best Customer Support Project award

PDI International – a global organisation focused on preventing infections in healthcare, hospitality and other communities – has been awarded the Medtop Clinic Award for Best Customer Support Project.

Faster results with the new VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Separator Tube

VACUETTE® CAT Serum Fast Separator enables complete clotting of the whole blood sample in just 5 minutes and thus offers a decisive time advantage compared to conventional serum tubes. Time is of the essence when it comes to accurate and fast results for treating patients. Fast clotting following blood collection allows crucial minutes to be […]

Encare raises €1.5 MEUR to advance surgical care with innovative SaaS solution

The Swedish health tech company Encare has secured funding of EUR 1.5 million to support the company’s continued expansion, product development, and entrance into new international markets. Encare’s SaaS solution supports healthcare providers in implementing best practices for surgical care to improve patient outcomes. Existing shareholders, together with some new, through the Sciety network, took […]