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Image: A prototype breathalyzed can measure THC in a person\'s breath (Photo courtesy of PITT).

Novel Breathalyzer Can Detect Marijuana Use

An innovative hand-held breathalyzer can detect the levels of various breath compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in the marijuana plant. More...
19 Sep 2019

ECG Helps Predict Defibrillator Mortality Benefit

A new study suggests an electrocardiogram (ECG) that measures periodic repolarization dynamics (PRD) can help identify patients most likely to benefit from an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). More...
18 Sep 2019

Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Rising in High-Income Countries

A new study finds that colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is increasing exclusively in young adults residing in high-income countries spanning three continents. More...
17 Sep 2019
Image: A novel blood flow regulator decompresses the heart (Photo courtesy of Occlutech).

Atrial Flow Regulator Helps Manage Heart Failure

A next generation implantable shunt device treats heart failure (HF) or pulmonary hypertension (PH) symptoms by decompressing abnormal intra-atrial pressure. More...
16 Sep 2019
Image: A uniquely coated catheter clears blocked dialysis access points (Photo courtesy of Concept Medical).

Sirolimus Coated Catheter Clears Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Shunts

A novel balloon catheter treats stenotic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or arteriovenous graft (AVG) vascular access anastomosis. More...
12 Sep 2019
Image: A single patient room in the new Glen Hospital (Photo courtesy of McGill University).

Nosocomial Infection Rates Fall in Single-Patient Rooms

A new study suggests that single-patient rooms help prevent drug-resistant organism colonization, resulting in significantly reduced rates of hospital-acquired infection (HAI). More...
11 Sep 2019

Study Shows ICD Patients Unaware of Driving Restrictions

Nearly one-third of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) resume driving despite it being medically contraindicated, claims a new study. More...
10 Sep 2019
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