The techniques used to clean and sterilize flexible ureteroscopes leave behind contamination including debris, residue, and…
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More than a third of heater-cooler devices used in open heart surgery may be contaminated with deadly bacteria
Thirty-three of 89 (37 percent) heater-cooler units assessed between July 2015 and December 2016 tested positive…
Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures
Imagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. As you turn to continue along the…
Breakthrough paves way for smaller electronic devices
A new way to create extremely thin electrically conducting sheets has been discovered, which could revolutionize…
Cancer treatment during childhood linked to cognitive problems later in life
Young adults who had chemotherapy as a child have decreased cognitive flexibility and a weaker short-term…
Loss of estrogen a risk factor for disc degeneration and lower back pain
'Oh, my aching back!' It's not an uncommon complaint heard from both men and women as…
Predicting treatment effectiveness for adults with autism
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have identified certain brain regions that significantly correlate with…
One in five hospitalized adults suffer side effects from prescribed antibiotics
A study examining the impact of antibiotics prescribed for nearly 1,500 adult patients found that adverse…
Want to feel stronger and thinner? Get some exercise
Just one 30-minute bout of exercise makes women feel stronger and thinner, according to a new…
3-D printed tensegrity objects capable of dramatic shape change
A team of researchers has developed a way to use 3-D printers to create objects capable…