| Ventricular Assist Devices play a key role in heart failure treatment, utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes and cardiac health. | |
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| FDA regulations categorize medical devices into three classes, with varying levels of control to manage risks and ensure the safety of medical technologies. | |
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| Ablation technology revolutionizes treatment with techniques like microwave and radiofrequency ablation, targeting tumors and irregular heartbeats effectively. | |
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| The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) was commissioned by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to assess the benefit of universal blood lipid screening for the early detection of familial hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents. | |
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| University of B.C. researchers have developed a groundbreaking coating that could make medical devices safer for millions of patients, reducing the risks associated with blood clots and dangerous bleeding. | |
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| Patients with a small cranial nerve tumor that can cause hearing loss, vertigo, imbalance and ringing in the ears have typically been watched rather than proactively treated, as the risks of early intervention were thought to outweigh the benefits. | |
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| The evolution of pancreatic cancer screening technologies is pivotal for early detection, addressing key challenges to enhance survival rates and patient care. | |
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| A new AI-based software has been developed that can be integrated with an ultrasound device to 'guide' childbirth by providing precise, real-time information on the baby's head position. | |
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| Regular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients with cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). | |
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| The MiDe systems, inspired by squid propulsion, demonstrate effective needle-free drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract, rivaling traditional methods. | |