Implementing a software solution across multiple ultrasound vendors
An article in the journal Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology describes the successful implementation of a system where... Read more
Radiology clinic's electronic data collection improves patient care
As adoption of value-based care models broadens, there has been an emerging emphasis on patient-reported outcomes (PROs),... Read more
CT-based abdominal aortic calcification can predict heart attack
Computed tomography (CT) is commonly used to measure calcium, a component of plaque, in the coronary arteries. CT can also... Read more
Quality of life after discharge from an ICU
Quality of life (QoL) after critical illness is becoming increasingly important as survival improves. A systematic review,... Read more
Clinical use of beta-lactam antibiotics in critically ill patients
Antimicrobials, specifically beta-lactam antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the management of critically... Read more
Daily bathing with 4% CHGwr helps prevent infection in ICU
According to researchers in Italy, daily bathing with a soap-like solution of 4% chlorhexidine (CHG) followed by water rinsing... Read more
New techniques help rule out and predict heart attacks
Researchers in the U.S. have developed a new protocol to rule out myocardial infarctions (MIs), or heart attacks, in emergency... Read more
Delayed pregnancy increases heart health risks for mums and sons
New findings by University of Alberta researchers shed more light on cardiovascular health risks associated with delayed... Read more
Preventive strategies needed to reduce risk of dementia, stroke
It is estimated that one in two women and one in three men will likely be diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or... Read more
MedLab: POCT Challenges and opportunities
Quality control, the benefits and limitations of technology and the need for incisive leadership were some of the topics featured... Read more
EAHM: Care integration biggest challenge for health managers
T he 27th European Association of Hospital Managers Congress (EAHM) concluded with 61% of delegates saying they would find it... Read more
New EAHM President supports exchange and innovation
The European Association of Healthcare Managers (EAHM) announced its new president in Cascais, Portugal on Friday.... Read more
Mental health and early cancer detection aims of NHS and space tech collaboration
The deadline is approaching for submissions to a multi-million-pound initiative for innovative ideas using space tech to... Read more
How blockchain is fighting opioid epidemic
Much has been said about blockchain's potential to enhance security of data management and sharing. Gartner has gone so far... Read more
Just what is the cost of robotic surgery?
The use of robotics surgery, especially in the U.S. and other developed countries, is on the rise despite evidence questioning... Read more
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Who should manage the airway in an emergency outside the hospital and inside?
Basic airway management—jaw thrust and mask and bag ventilation should... Read more
Making healthcare delightful
Healthcare futurist, entrepreneur, professor of molecular oncology,... Read more
A patient-centred approach to mammography
Head radiologist provides feedback on department’s three-year use of... Read more
Healthcare of the future: Disney’s ‘Black Mirror’
We are getting used to hear that all sorts of technological innovations... Read more
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
From Our Journals
The TUBE Approach to Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Anaesthetists working in perioperative medicine have increasingly taken... Read more
Organ cross-talk in shock and critical illness
Organ cross-talk is a popular mechanism invoked to explain the... Read more
Adult education for ICU management: a better way
Frequently, formal education sessions crafted for medical professionals... Read more
SMACC Chicago
Social Media and Critical Care (smacc)’s third meeting takes place in... Read more
Improving risk literacy
Developing risk literacy could greatly benefit healthcare What... Read more
Henrik Kehlet
Head of Section for Surgical Pathophysiology - Rigshospitalet Copenhagen,... Read more
