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First 3D genetic mapping of the heart uncovers genes implicated in sudden death
A major cardiovascular risk factor is thickening of the heart walls (hypertrophy), which can result from high blood pressure—but is also linked to inherited diseases of the heart which can lead to sudden death.
Novel blood test for chronic fatigue achieves 96% accuracy
Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS).
Brain-on-a-chip technology reveals how sepsis and neurodegenerative diseases damage the brain
In lieu of animal experiments, researchers from the University of Rochester are using state-of-the-art microchips with human tissue to better understand how the brain operates under healthy conditions and is damaged through neurodegenerative diseases or conditions like sepsis.
AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes by assessing patient’s walk
Engineering and health researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a radar and artificial intelligence (AI) system that can monitor multiple people walking in busy hospitals and long-term care facilities to identify possible health issues.
Remedy Robotics unveils remotely operable endovascular surgical robot
Remedy Robotics announced that it debuted the N1 system, a remotely operable endovascular surgical robotic system.
Vektor Medical wins CE mark for AI-based arrhythmia mapping system
Vektor Medical today announced it received CE mark approval for its vMap artificial intelligence-powered arrhythmia mapping system.
Medtronic launches full U.S. distribution of Neuroguard IEP carotid stent system
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)+
today announced the full U.S. rollout of the Neuroguard IEP system, a carotid stent and embolic protection device.
Medtronic launches VitalFlow ECMO in Europe
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)+
announced today that it kicked off the European launch of its VitalFlow one-system ECMO solution.