DIEGO: The first low-cost and totally mechanical emergency lung ventilator
The new device is an open source project realized in Italy. It can be used in countries where it is ...
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Teleradiology enables social distancing during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Remote reading of imaging studies on home PACS workstations helps protect vulnerable staff and patients alike, while ensuring seamless interpretation ...
Russian scientists improved the way of treatment of phenylketonuria
The inherited disease of phenylketonuria is expressed in the inability of the body to absorb certain amino acids, mainly phenylalanineCredit: ...
Modified clinical trial protocol created in response to urgency of COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: ATS May 19, 2020-- A new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society describes a ...
NEJM Group releases COVID-19 Rx for interactive learning
Credit: NEJM Group NEJM Group today released Covid-19 Rx: Treatment Simulations, a series of five Covid-19 interactive cases that range ...
Machine that oxygenates blood may help critically ill COVID-19 patients, according to WVU study
Credit: West Virginia University When COVID-19 patients are critically ill, the biggest threat to their lives is lung dysfunction. If ...
AJR details COVID-19 infection control, radiographer protection in CT exam areas
Radiologists from Shanghai discuss modifying exam process and disinfecting exam room, while outlining personal protection measures during the coronavirus disease ...
Heart attacks, heart failure, stroke: COVID-19’s dangerous cardiovascular complications
ER doctors highlight underappreciated risks, potential drug interactionsCredit: UVA Health COVID-19 can cause serious cardiovascular complications including heart failure, heart ...
UHN-U of T-led study shows antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patient
International research shows for the first time that interferon-α2b improves virus clearance and decreases levels of inflammatory markersCredit: University Health ...
Chest X-rays in emergency rooms can help predict severity of COVID-19 in young and middle-aged adults
Top image: Chest radiograph of a 23-year-old male with no past medical history who tested positive for COVID-19 via RT-PCR ...
COVID-19: Discovery spurs clinical trial of antidepressant
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications An antidepressant medication is being tested as a potential treatment for COVID-19 after University ...
Imaging reveals bowel abnormalities in patients with COVID-19
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. (May 11, 2020) - Patients with COVID-19 can have bowel abnormalities, ...
Telehealth tools developed for Ebola improve COVID-19 care
Credit: Jackson Smith | UVA Health Telemedicine tools developed at UVA Health to battle Ebola have huge potential in the ...
Men’s blood contains greater concentrations of enzyme that helps COVID-19 infect cells
Finding may explain why men with heart failure suffer more from the coronavirus than womenCredit: European Heart Journal Evidence from ...
Cancer research breakthrough as DNA behavior is uncovered in 3D models
Multidisciplined team lead the first ever epigenetic study in 3D model human cancer cellsCredit: Dr Manel Esteller Scientists have used ...
Pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) x-ray, CT in review of new lung disorders
Distribution, lung zone preference, symmetry of abnormalities, and unique findings such as halo sign offer narrower differential diagnosis of COVID-19 ...
FDA approves first at-home saliva collection test for coronavirus
Emergency authorization granted to pioneering Rutgers lab and collaboratorsCredit: David Sokolowski Rutgers' RUCDR Infinite Biologics received an amended emergency use ...
Cardiac Imaging Company Genetesis adds TDK Ventures as strategic investor
Strategic investments round out $9.2M Series B financingCredit: Genetesis, Inc. MASON, OH, May 7th, 2020-- Genetesis Inc, a medical technology ...
Canadian team first in world to treat COVID-19 with specialized dialysis
Extracorporeal treatment reprograms white blood cells to fight inflammationCredit: Lawson Health Research Institute LONDON, ONTARIO - As part of a ...
Blood thinners may improve survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Credit: Mount Sinai Health System Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants--blood thinners that slow down clotting--may improve their chances of ...