Benefits of prone positioning for mechanically ventilated patients
An article in the journal Anesthesiology describes the effects of prone positioning on oesophageal pressures in mechanically... Read more
Abnormal microcirculation increases mortality in critically ill patients
In a general ICU population, an abnormal microcirculation at baseline is an independent predictor for mortality, according... Read more
Machine learning algorithm 'more accurate' in predicting ICU readmission
New research shows that a machine learning approach to predicting ICU readmission was significantly more accurate than previously... Read more
Should lung cancer screening include persons not meeting CHEST criteria?
A significant reduction (20 percent) in lung cancer mortality reduction is attributable to annual screening with low-dose... Read more
Biparametric MRI improves prostate cancer detection
In a single-centre cohort study of 1,020 men who underwent both biparametric targeted and standard transrectal ultrasound-guided... Read more
Combined digital screening detects more breast cancers
New research demonstrates that digital mammography plus tomosynthesis detects 90 percent more breast cancers than digital mammography... Read more
Study: 'Googling' may trigger statin intolerance
According to researchers, countries where patients using Google are more likely to find websites about statin side effects... Read more
Genomic medicine may revolutionise cardiovascular care
Genomic medicine is the study of the health effects of the molecular interactions of a person's unique genes. Genomic medicine... Read more
Study: physical activity better than weight loss for heart patients
New research finds that increased physical activity, not weight loss, gives individuals with coronary heart disease a longer... Read more
Making EHR documentation painless: the role of AI
Use of electronic health record (EHR) is strongly associated with dissatisfaction and burnout among physicians. This is not... Read more
Boost to England's health cyber security following £150 investment
£150 million will be spent on NHS cyber security over the next three years¸ reducing the impact of an attack, announced... Read more
Google and Fitbit collaborate on tech and wearables
Fitness wearables and apps help patients to take a more active role in their wellness and chronic disease management. While data... Read more
Can wearables help protect healthcare staff from violence?
Compared to workers in other sectors, healthcare staff face significant risks of workplace violence. According to the U.S. Occupational... Read more
Control infections with leadership rounding
Leadership rounding is known to be an effective way to boost staff morale and keep them connected with your hospital. According... Read more
5 ways to reduce staff turnover
Job satisfaction has often been equated with efficiency and productivity in the workplace. So what makes employees happy and... Read more
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GDPR: Risk and accountability
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INTUBE study: airway management practice in critically ill patients
Why study endotracheal intubation? Endotracheal intubation (ETI)... Read more
Can we put true value back into radiology?
The radiology department has transformed from a unit of collaboration... Read more
Patient blood management before surgery
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How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss... Read more
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Telemedicine – a new model for pre-hospital ultrasound?
FUJIFILM SonoSite’s M-Turbo point-of-care (POC) ultrasound systems will... Read more
7 Ways to Improve Patient Outcomes in the New World of Value-Based Care
Introduction Hospitals around the world are under increasing... Read more
Regional Healthcare Initiatives in the UK: An Opportunity For Silo-Busting & Integrated Diagnostics
Health authorities in the UK are developing regional initiatives... Read more
7 Ways to Maximize your Hospital’s Reputation
Executive summary A hospital’s reputation can do much to help... 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... Read more
Seven Steps to a More Efficient and Resilient IT Solution
Efficient patient-centric care models require consolidating mountains... Read more
Breaking Down Silos: Delivering True Clinical Value From a VNA
The vendor neutral archive offers one of the best opportunities... Read more
Clinical And Economic Effects Of The i-Stat POCT Solution
INTRODUCTION In Germany, emergency departments (EDs) often... Read more
Establishment of Ambulatory Emergency Services at James Paget University Hospital
INTRODUCTION A study of emergency admissions in England found... Read more
Canterbury Hospital, Australia
Located in Sydney’s Inner west, Canterbury Hospital has just over... 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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Critical Care Education and Leadership
Todd Dorman takes office as President of the Society of Critical Ca... Read more
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Quantitative EEG in ICU: Useful and Feasible
EEG measures continuously at the bedside the human brain’s electrical... Read more
A Critical Age: The Influence of Frailty Measurements
While prognosis of elderly patients in intensive care is often seen as... Read more
Happy staff, safe patients
An interview with Dr. Umesh Prabhu. Leading NHS medical director,... Read more
