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Inter-atrial shunts may benefit some heart failure patients while harming others – EurekAlert

Posted: Published on April 12th, 2024

image: The numbers of wins, losses and ties for all pairs of patients at each level of the win ratio hierarchy are shown, as well as the method for calculation of the win ratio (number of wins in the shunt group divided by number of ties in the shunt group). The unadjusted win ratio was then adjusted for the numbers of pairs of patients examined before vs. Continue reading →

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Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury – Mayo Clinic

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2024

Neurosciences April 1, 2024 ROCHESTER, Minn. Continue reading →

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Stem Cells Spark Hope in Spinal Cord Recovery – Neuroscience News

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2024

Summary: A phase 1 clinical trial has revealed that stem cells derived from patients own fat may safely enhance sensation and movement in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries. In the study, seven out of ten adults showed measurable improvements on the ASIA Impairment Scale, experiencing increased sensation, muscle strength, and improved bowel function without serious side effects. Continue reading →

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Blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio: a novel mortality indicator in intensive care unit patients with coronary heart … – Nature.com

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2024

Database and study population The data in this study were all obtained from a large publicly accessible MIMIC-IV database version 2.2 (https://mimic.physionet.org/about/mimic/), which is the latest version that encompasses extensive clinical data from patients admitted to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center between 2008 and 2019. MIMIC-IV contains more than 50,000 admissions information for adult patients including demographic characteristics, laboratory tests results, medication treatment, vital signs and other comprehensive information39. To obtain access, one author (ZLZ) completed web-based training courses and exams and gained full access to the database (certification number: 53158939) Continue reading →

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Artificial intelligence makes smarter use of seaweed and kelp – EurekAlert

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2024

Seaweed and kelp are eaten by both humans and domestic animals all over the world. Several species are used in everything from cosmetics and food additives to fertilizers and medicines. However, seaweed and kelp are also part of vulnerable ecosystems that are at risk of over-exploitation. Continue reading →

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Cerebral blood flow dynamics during cardiac surgery in infants | Pediatric Research – Nature.com

Posted: Published on April 4th, 2024

Patient selection The study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Oslo, Norway, in collaboration with the ultrasound group at the Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. The study was approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics, REC Central (Reference 2017/314), the Norwegian directorate of Health and The Norwegian Medicines Agency (Reference 19/05458). Written informed consent was obtained from the parents of the participants Continue reading →

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How Cybersecurity Attacks Could Cripple Healthcare – Northeastern University

Posted: Published on March 23rd, 2024

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare last month should serve as a wake-up call for the health care industry, which needs to focus on securing its infrastructure, says Kevin Fu, a Northeastern University professor of electrical and computer engineering and cybersecurity adviser to the White House. While the most recent attack impacted online billing and revenue systems, hackers have the potential to infiltrate medical devices that provide critical care. Continue reading →

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Digital Revolution in Healthcare Reshaping Regulations and Medical… – MedTech Outlook

Posted: Published on March 23rd, 2024

The digital health revolution is transforming healthcare systems, necessitating compliance with GDPR, MDR, and IVDR for data privacy and security. This requires early engagement, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration. FREMONT, CA:The continuous advancement of digital health technologies catalyses a profound transformation from AI-driven diagnostics to applications for remote patient monitoring, reshaping delivery, management, and user experience within healthcare systems. Continue reading →

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AI integration will be a key driver of healthcare innovation – Medical Device Network

Posted: Published on March 23rd, 2024

AI can bring benefits such as aiding physicians in making faster and more reliable diagnostic decisions. Credit: Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock. Microsoft announced at the 2024 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, US that it will be further integrating AI into its tools by forming new collaborations with healthcare partners to facilitate innovation within the healthcare and life sciences (HLS) space Continue reading →

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Clinical outcomes of patients with remitting ulcerative colitis after discontinuation of indigo naturalis | Scientific Reports – Nature.com

Posted: Published on March 15th, 2024

Study design and patient population A single-center retrospective study design was used to investigate the follow-up of patients treated with IN between 2015 and 2020. Powdered IN (Fujian Province, China) was purchased from Uchidawakanyaku Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) Continue reading →

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