ARDS: Treat High-volume, Lower Mortality
Analysis of data from the large French CUB-REA database indicates that mortality from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)... Read more
ER Overcrowding Delays Sepsis Treatment
Prompt antibiotic initiation is associated with improved mortality in sepsis and septic shock. However, new research shows that... Read more
Assessment of Post-ICU Functional Outcome
Poor functional status is common after critical illness, and can adversely impact intensive care unit (ICU) survivors’ abilities... Read more
One-Third of Deaths Worldwide Due to Cardiovascular Disease
According to a new study, cardiovascular diseases, including heart diseases and stroke, account for nearly one-third of deaths... Read more
No Improvement in Exercise Capacity With High-Dose Iron Pills
According to a study published in JAMA, high-dose iron pills did not improve exercise capacity over 16 weeks in patients with... Read more
17-fold Increase in Risk of Heart Attack Following Respiratory Infections
New research from University of Sydney shows that the risk of having a heart attack is 17 times higher in the seven days following... Read more
Key Traits of the 360-Degree Leader
While the opportunities or ability to achieve full leadership potential may not be possible for each radiologist, the core leadership... Read more
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Accurate, Faster, Less Painful
A new study shows that point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) assessment of distal forearm injuries in children is accurate, timely... Read more
Reducing Radiation Risk for Children With CAHD
New recommendations released for paediatric radiation safety were discussed during the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography... Read more
Mandatory Headwear Does Not Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Surgical site infections are a costly health complication. Patients with such infections tend to have longer stays in both the... Read more
7 Reasons to Attend Paris Healthcare Week
The Paris Healthcare Week is scheduled to take place from the 16th to 18th of May 2017 in Paris Expo, Paris, France. The Paris... Read more
Reasons to attend Healthcare Workforce Planning Summit
“The primary reason for doing workforce planning is Economics. If done well, workforce planning will increase productivity, cut... Read more
People: From Security Threat to Line of Defence
Employees are regarded as the lifeblood of an organisation, yet they can also be its greatest cybersecurity threat. Breach reports... Read more
Growing Support for 'Internet of Things'
Internet of Things continues to make inroads in healthcare, thanks to growing support from industry leaders. A new report from... Read more
New CMS Centralised Repository for Registry Info
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new centralised repository for public health agency and clinical... Read more
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What’s the future of intensive care medicine?
Over time, I think we are going to recognise that we can’t continue to... Read more
The Future - As Seen by Healthcare Service Providers
We asked healthcare service providers what they'll need to succeed. Some... Read more
Curing the NHS’ tech ailment
Digitisation is a term thrown around in the public sector, and the NHS... Read more
High Time for Shift to a Better Model of Radiology
For the Russian state-based public healthcare system, the concept of v... Read more
How to Become a Cardiologist in 5 Steps
Like any other job, entering the field of cardiology requires academic... Read more
COMARE Report Response Designed to Improve Risk Management & Patient Care
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7 Ways to Improve Patient Outcomes in the New World of Value-Based Care
Introduction Hospitals around the world are under increasing pressure... Read more
Regional Healthcare Initiatives in the UK: An Opportunity For Silo-Busting & Integrated Diagnostics
Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives to make... Read more
7 Ways to Maximize your Hospital’s Reputation
Executive summary A hospital’s reputation can do much to help attract... Read more
Taking the Mystery Out of Machine Learning
Radiologists have been taught to fear machine learning. It means what... Read more
Raising Care Standards to Enhance Patient Outcomes
Executive summary Hospitals are under increasing pressure to improve t... Read more
Seven Steps to a More Efficient and Resilient IT Solution
Efficient patient-centric care models require consolidating mountains of... Read more
Breaking Down Silos: Delivering True Clinical Value From a VNA
The vendor neutral archive offers one of the best opportunities to join... Read more
The Road to Making Peer Review an Added Value—Not an Added Burden
Most radiology departments currently use some form of formalized peer review... Read more
Clinical And Economic Effects Of The i-Stat POCT Solution
INTRODUCTION In Germany, emergency departments (EDs) often suffer fr... Read more
Establishment of Ambulatory Emergency Services at James Paget University Hospital
INTRODUCTION A study of emergency admissions in England found that over... Read more
Canterbury Hospital, Australia
Located in Sydney’s Inner west, Canterbury Hospital has just over 200 beds.... Read more
European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 2015: Antibiotics
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,... Read more
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Does More Value Naturally Lead to Better Care?
Value-based healthcare (VBHC) starts with the patient and uses patient-oriented... Read more
No More Ransom
There are two simple yet effective preventive measures that a public or... Read more
Structured Reporting in Cancer Imaging: Reaching the Quality Dimension in Communication
Medical imaging is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role at many points... Read more
Embracing Safety as a Science: We Need to Tell New Stories
Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, is Director, Armstrong Institute for Patient... Read more
Tomosynthesis for Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Early adopters of digital breast tomosynthesis in Spanish and Italian breast... Read more
State of Intensive Care in Turkey
The history of intensive care (IC) in Turkey has followed a somewhat similar... Read more
