Many rural regions are already facing a shortage of medical care, which is particularly acute when it comes to high-quality diagnostics. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and ...

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When a patient with a brain injury is unresponsive, doctors turn to certain basic tests to see if they could still have some awareness: calling their name, clapping near their ear or inserting a ...

Many patients thought to be in vegetative or minimally conscious states may be capable of thought, researchers reported. By Carl Zimmer When people suffer severe brain damage — as a result of car ...

Twelve-lead ECGs, although standard in hospitals, can be bulky and impractical for home use. On the other hand, Apple Watch’s ECG app is easy to use, but it is limited in what it can detect because it ...

The fourth floor of the long-term-care hospital where I sometimes work houses patients with severe brain injuries. When I am called there to consult, I always hesitate before entering the room. Of all ...