A critical look at the rising euthanasia rates in the Netherlands
Jan 15, 2021 · Official data show that the number of euthanasia cases has risen more or less continuously since 2006, reaching 6361 in 2019. These cases make up just a small proportion of all deaths, but they have doubled from just under 2% in 2002 to just over 4% in 2019. And it’s not clear if there are regional patterns across the country, and what ...
Nanoparticles could detect kidney disease better than blood tests
Sep 24, 2024 · University of Texas at Dallas researchers are studying how the movement and elimination of nanoparticles through the kidney are affected by kidney damage. The recently found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests.
MRI safety in practice - healthcare-in-europe.com
Mar 3, 2017 · MR safety. Magnetically-induced displacement force exist for devices consisting of ferromagnetic materials. Magnetically-induced torque aligns the device to the orientation of the field. Gradient- & RF-induced heating / voltages. Gradient-induced vibration. Malfunction induced by all three fields. MR compatibility.
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Smart ring medical device for 24/7 blood pressure monitoring
Nov 14, 2022 · A smart-ring medical device is emerging as an effective and discreet wearable for round-the-clock blood pressure monitoring. Using photoplethysmography (PPG) signals to measure the bloodstream 24/7 through the wearer’s finger, a new feature of the “Cart-I plus” ring from manufacturer Sky Labs enables it to constantly monitor …
Artificial intelligence: huge potential in infection control
Feb 28, 2024 · A new research review to be given at a pre-congress day for this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) will look at the many ways artificial intelligence can help prevent infectious disease outbreaks including ensuring staff wear personal protective equipment correctly and managing day-to-day hospital activities such ...
One-Stop Clinic: diagnosis and treatment in one day, on one site, …
Sep 23, 2022 · Cancer – one word that turns the patients’ world upside down. In addition to uncertainty and fear, they often face an unnerving series of exams and treatments. With its new One-Stop Clinic concept, GE Healthcare now wants to help make this journey as smooth as possible. At a single location, in an environment designed for comfort, the patients undergo all necessary steps within a short ...
MCED: a simple test for widespread early detection of cancer
Jan 29, 2024 · Megan Hall. Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) could address an unmet need. It detects a signal by a number of cancers, including cancers not routinely screened for today, to allow for earlier treatment. ‘When cancers are diagnosed early before they have the chance to spread, the overall 5-year survival rate is four times higher that when ...
Siemens receives approval for acquisition of Dade Behring by …
Oct 26, 2007 · The deal is perfect: The European Commission gave the ok for Siemens´ plans to acquire the U.S. based laboratory diagnostic company Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.. Due to that deal, Siemens will secure its leadership position in the attractive and growing market of laboratory diagnostics. , The deal is perfect: The European Commission gave the ok for Siemens´ plans to acquire the U.S. based ...
Pregnancy and diabetes: reducing complications with technology
Nov 4, 2024 · Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes often have difficulty getting pregnant, due to complications from the disease, being obese or seriously underweight, or having conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. Once pregnant, they face challenges of having a safe pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. Recent advances in diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and most ...