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In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters . In most uses, a catheter is a thin, flexible tube ("soft" catheter), though in some uses, it is a larger, solid ("hard") catheter. A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, may be referred to as an indwelling catheter. A permanently inserted catheter may be referred to as a permcath.

UTSA students awarded $50,000 grant NSF grant to develop infrared vein-finding camera

A student-led team from The University of Texas at San Antonio is the beneficiary of a $50,000 grant to UTSA's CITE program from the National Science Foundation to support the continued development of their infrared medical camera, InfraVein, which makes simple work of finding veins.

7 Apr 2017

Artificial pancreas appears to be safe, effective for use in children with type 1 diabetes

An artificial pancreas, which delivers insulin in an automated way to individuals with type 1 diabetes, appears to be safe and effective for use in children ages 5 to 8 years, a new study finds. Results will be presented Tuesday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

4 Apr 2017

Philips and B. Braun announce strategic alliance to enhance regional anesthesia and vascular access

B. Braun Melsungen AG, the global leader in regional anesthesia and pain management, and Royal Philips, a global leader in ultrasound and image guided therapy solutions, today announced a multi-year strategic alliance to innovate ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia – a rapidly growing alternative to general anesthesia – and vascular access.

4 Apr 2017

Pioneering iPad case that protects medical practitioners, patients from HCAI risk may soon be available in Texas

A pioneering iPad case that enables clinical staff and surgeons to use iPads in sterile environments will soon be available in Texas.

22 Mar 2017

Researchers identify sex-based differences in utilization, safety outcomes of CDT for treatment of DVT

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, often in the deep veins of the legs, thigh or pelvis. Those clots can break loose, travel to the lungs and block blood flow, causing a pulmonary embolism.

21 Mar 2017

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs which causes shortness of breath and chest pain, is the third leading cardiovascular cause of death in the United States with more than 100, 000 lives taken each year.

20 Mar 2017

Uninterrupted use of new anticoagulant reduces major bleeding events during atrial fibrillation ablation

Uninterrupted treatment with dabigatran, a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOACs), before, during and after ablation to treat atrial fibrillation significantly reduced the incidence of major bleeding events compared with uninterrupted use of the more established anticoagulant warfarin, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Closing left atrial appendage linked to reduction in stroke risk for AFib patients

For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder, closing the area of the heart known as the left atrial appendage as an add-on procedure during cardiac surgery was associated with a 40 percent reduction in the risk of thromboembolism (a condition when a blood clot forms and blocks an artery, which can cause a stroke or other complications) according to an observational study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Study reveals link between endovascular procedures and microbleeding in the brain

Small leakages from blood vessels in the brain, known as microbleeds, increase with age and are associated with cognitive decline. Of 84 older patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), nearly a quarter developed new microbleeds after their procedure, according to results of a single-center study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

CT scans reveal subclinical leaflet thrombosis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement

About 12 percent of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement developed non-symptomatic blood clots around the valve leaflets (known as subclinical leaflet thrombosis) that reduced the motion of the valves, according to an observational study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Minimally invasive treatment can safely relieve pain in children with severe migraine

A minimally invasive treatment for migraine headaches used for adults is also proving to be a safe and effective treatment for children and teenagers, and only takes minutes for a child to feel relief, according to new research presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting last week.

13 Mar 2017

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, according to a study led by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.

8 Mar 2017

New study confirms benefits of Medtronic’s Solitaire stent retriever for stroke patients in real-world setting

Data presented today on Medtronic’s Solitaire stent retriever at the International Stroke Conference in Houston demonstrate that the results from the four pivotal randomized controlled trials – SOLITAIRE FR With the Intention For Thrombectomy as PRIMary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Proximal Occlusion Ischemic Stroke, EXtending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits - Intra-Arterial and Endovascular Revascularization With Solitaire Device Versus Best Medical Therapy in Anterior Circulation Stroke Within 8 Hours – can be replicated in U.S. centers, in a pragmatic, real-world setting reconfirming the benefits of mechanical thrombectomy in patients suffering acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

25 Feb 2017

New investigational drug may help combat antibiotic-resistant global health threat

The deadly fungus, Candida auris, which has been found in hospitals, is resistant to entire classes of antimicrobial drugs, limiting treatment options for those infected.

24 Feb 2017

New research pinpoints how immigrant microbes get to the lungs

They traveled a huge distance, evaded a protective barrier, and found themselves in a strange and unwelcoming land.

23 Feb 2017

Cedars-Sinai researchers move closer to developing biological pacemaker with new $3 million NIH grant

With a new $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute investigators are moving closer to their goal of developing a biological pacemaker that can treat patients afflicted with slow heartbeats.

21 Feb 2017

Endurance and strength training following TAVI improves patients' physical fitness, quality of life

Scientists from the hospital Klinikum rechts der Isar of TU Munich have discovered that endurance and strength training following a heart valve replacement not only improves the patients' physical fitness, but also their quality of life.

13 Feb 2017

UTA researchers use novel technique to provide additional insight into heart failure

Using a novel noninvasive technique, a team of researchers led by a professor at the University of Texas Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been able to measure oxygen consumption in the legs of heart failure patients, providing additional insight into this syndrome.

8 Feb 2017

Houston Methodist offers world's smallest heart device for patients with bradycardia

Houston Methodist Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Texas to offer the world's smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia, a condition characterized by a slow heart rate, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute.

2 Feb 2017

Researchers explore feasibility of carbon ions for treating cardiac arrhythmia

Approximately 350,000 patients in Germany suffer from various forms of cardiac arrhythmia. The condition can lead to permanent damage as a result of stroke, or it may cause sudden heart failure.

24 Jan 2017

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UTSA students awarded $50,000 grant NSF grant to develop infrared vein-finding camera

Artificial pancreas appears to be safe, effective for use in children with type 1 diabetes

Philips and B. Braun announce strategic alliance to enhance regional anesthesia and vascular access

Pioneering iPad case that protects medical practitioners, patients from HCAI risk may soon be available in Texas

Researchers identify sex-based differences in utilization, safety outcomes of CDT for treatment of DVT

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Uninterrupted use of new anticoagulant reduces major bleeding events during atrial fibrillation ablation

Closing left atrial appendage linked to reduction in stroke risk for AFib patients

Study reveals link between endovascular procedures and microbleeding in the brain

CT scans reveal subclinical leaflet thrombosis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement

Minimally invasive treatment can safely relieve pain in children with severe migraine

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

New study confirms benefits of Medtronic’s Solitaire stent retriever for stroke patients in real-world setting

New investigational drug may help combat antibiotic-resistant global health threat

New research pinpoints how immigrant microbes get to the lungs

Cedars-Sinai researchers move closer to developing biological pacemaker with new $3 million NIH grant

Endurance and strength training following TAVI improves patients' physical fitness, quality of life

UTA researchers use novel technique to provide additional insight into heart failure

Houston Methodist offers world's smallest heart device for patients with bradycardia

Researchers explore feasibility of carbon ions for treating cardiac arrhythmia

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