Mechanical ventilation journey continues - an expert look
While mechanical ventilation is widely used and has improved greatly since first used in the 1950s, there is still room for improvement,... Read more
Diaphragm and lung ultrasound for weaning prediction
Deciding the optimal timing for extubation in mechanically ventilated patients can be challenging, and traditional weaning predictor... Read more
USA sepsis incidence and trends measurement, clinical data best
On World Sepsis Day, 13 September, JAMA has published new research into the incidence of sepsis in the United States. The challenges... Read more
Radiomics as a tool for personalised medicine
Radiomics is an image analysis approach that has the potential to improve the management of cancer patients, but further research... Read more
New imaging techniques: barriers to widespread adoption
Radiology continues to benefit from constant innovation and technological advances. However, for promising new imaging technologies... Read more
Effective mentors and sponsors
A mentor or sponsor is someone you can depend on for help and advice. You learn from them and benefit from their generosity and... Read more
MEDLAB debuts in Europe with multi-track Barcelona congress
After years of operating successful MEDLAB events around Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions,... Read more
Introducing Robotics into Hospital
A next-generation logistics robot system is now part of a Finnish hospital's daily operations. The system is designed to reduce... Read more
Top Tips for Successful Lab Management
A research lab is where big discoveries are made. Like a business entity, a laboratory can be successful and achieve its goals... Read more
New ransomware threats
Hackers and cybercriminals always try to outsmart their targets. The best way to keep your organisation safe is to stay one step... Read more
Cybersecurity Report: New Threats
HIMSS Director of Privacy and Security Lee Kim's latest monthly report on cybersecurity features a very interesting finding, and... Read more
Telehealth Fills Harvey Gap
Medical services in southeastern Texas have been heavily disrupted by Hurricane Harvey. Houston area residents find it difficult... Read more
#ESC17: Peripheral Arterial Diseases - Window into Cardiovascular Health
A presentation on the 2017 ESC peripheral arterial diseases (PADs) was carried out at this year’s European Society of Cardiology... Read more
#ESC17 - AF Diagnosis Rate Increased With Mobile ECG Recording Device
During one of the Hot Line trials that took place at the European Society of Cardiology 2017 in Barcelona, late-breaking results... Read more
#ESC17: Ibuprofen Linked to Blood Pressure Increase in High-Risk Patients
According to late-breaking results from the PRECISION-ABPM study (Prospective Randomised Evaluation of Celecoxib Integrated Safety... Read more
Management Tips
Endorsed Products
Latest Journals
Blog
What are the most promising advances in ultrasound technology for clinical practice?
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in clinical practice hasn’t fully completed... Read more
Sustainable access to affordable medicines: how can the multilateral trading system contribute?
The 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set the target of access... Read more
Will point-of-care ultrasound replace the stethoscope?
With a technology like point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), there are two... Read more
Pros and Cons of Buying an Oracular AI System for Daily Decision-Making in a Hospital Setting
First of all, what is an Oracular Artificial Intelligence (OAI) system?... Read more
How Does a Local Heart Foundation Benefit Research and Public Health?
HerzstiftungOlten is a local foundation connected to the Swiss Heart... Read more
COMARE Report Response Designed to Improve Risk Management & Patient Care
Ahead of the introduction of the new Basic Safety Standards Directive... Read more
White Papers and Case Studies
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
From Our Journals
Intensive Care Syndrome: Promoting Independence and Return to Employment (InS:PIRE)
A New Model for ICU Rehabilitation It is now well established that many... Read more
Africa healthcare federation one continent: one team
To meet the pressing need for affordable, quality and equitable healthcare,... Read more
Steering the Integration Agenda: Stable Leadership Needed
Service Integration Overcoming barriers between the health and care sectors... Read more
Maturity Makes Great Leaders
There is a pressing need for intelligent leaders who are able to deal... Read more
Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest
Targeted temperature management is the key intervention for improving... Read more
Six Steps to Implement Bedside Ultrasonography in Critical Care
A Roadmap to Rapid Improvements in Patient Safety This article will provide... Read more
