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MRI Technique Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death
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udden cardiac death (SCD) accounts for 50% of all cardiovascular deaths in the US, claiming more than 300,000 American lives annually, according to the American Heart Association. Currently, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
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AI Diagnostic Tool Identifies Sepsis Within 12 Hours After Hospitalization
epsis, the body’s exaggerated response to infection, can cause widespread inflammation and organ failure. In a medical field like critical care, where time can mean life or death, a sepsis diagnosis is like the final buzzer. Traditionally identifying patients most
at risk has relied on a clinician’s own discretion and experience treating sepsis. Now, a diagnostic tool leverages artificial intelligence to identify a patient’s likelihood of developing sepsis – and how severe it will be – as soon as 12 hours after their hospital admission.
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3D Technologies Enable Fast and Precise Surgical Preparation
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n innovative peripheral selfexpanding stent system is designed to improve implantation procedures for endovascular treatments. Biotronik Inc.’s (Lake Oswego, OR, USA; www.biotronik. com) Pulsar-18 T3 stent system uniquely combines three technologies. A 4-French low-profile delivery system may decrease the risk of access site complications Cont’d on page 17
Ultra-Thin Endoscope Fits Inside Needle
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hotoacoustic imaging works by shining pulses of light onto absorbing structures in the body such as red blood cells or DNA. The structures then generate acoustic waves that can be detected by ultrasound sensors and used to form images that can resolve molecular, structural and functional information from below the tissue surface. By combining light and sound to create 3D images, photoacoustic
atest techniques for generating realistic 3D models of affected organs are providing surgeons with unprecedented abilities toward planning and preparing for surgical procedures. See article on Page 5
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High-Tech Vest Can Expedite Discharge of ICU Patients
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atients with severe respiratory diseases require intensive treatment and their lung function needs to be monitored on a continuous basis. For over 200 years, the stethoscope has been a standard tool for doctors
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Teleflex Acquires Bariatric Stapling Innovator
eleflex Incorporated (Wayne, PA, USA; www.teleflex. T com) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Standard Bariatrics, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH, USA: www.standardbariatrics. com) which has commercialized
an innovative powered stapling technology for bariatric surgery. Under the terms of the agreement, Teleflex will acquire Standard Bariatrics for an upfront cash payment of USD 170 million at closing, with additional consideration of Cont’d on page 21
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Industry News . . . . . . . . . . 21 International Calendar . . . 22
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