Azithromycin may reduce treatment failure in acute COPD exacerbations
Low‐dose azithromycin may reduce treatment failure in patients hospitalised for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary... Read more
Immunotherapy effects on sepsis
A randomised controlled multicentre trial assessed for the first time the safety and pharmacokinetics of an antiprogrammed... Read more
Antibiotic timing and administration in the ED
Antibiotics are often prescribed in the emergency department (ED) to patients with suspected infection before any definitive... Read more
Better reports mitigate 'curse of knowledge' for patients & radiologists
The shift to structured radiology reports has increased report clarity for referring providers and is supported by most radiologists.... Read more
Confessions of a female radiologist
In a report on the importance of diversity , a female junior radiologist faculty member examines the predominant themes... Read more
Emergency radiology simulator for medical & non-medical experts
Radiology residency programs traditionally assess residents using tools with a focus on Medical Expert CanMeds roles through... Read more
Higher BMI increases risk of serious health problems
A new study has shed light on the link between higher body mass index (BMI) and serious health outcomes and death in over... Read more
Pharmacy closures cause decline in cardiovascular medication adherence
Nonadherence to cardiovascular prescription medications is observed in nearly 50% of patients. Despite efforts to improve the... Read more
Cardioprotective role of metformin
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is found in nearly one-third of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). LVH is an... Read more
How tech streamlines leading healthcare system
Singapore is known to have one of the best healthcare systems in the world. This is evident in its infant mortality rate —... Read more
Improving AI standards in healthcare settings
The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical settings has led tech giants – including IBM, Google and Philips –... Read more
Alexa gains HIPAA compliant status
Amazon has amped up the capability of its voice assistant, Alexa , which now boasts about half a dozen new medical skills.... Read more
Brexit: UK Government makes decision on EU healthcare workers
European Union (EU) health workers can still work in the UK even if it leaves the EU with a no-deal... Read more
How design can eliminate bacteria in OR
Traffic flow in hospitals can help spread microbiota. Researchers examining the influence of traffic and other factors on... Read more
Smile at the doctor - you may receive better care
Under most conditions, positive social interactions have beneficial implications for employee performance, say Tel Aviv... Read more
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Targeted therapy for cancer
Driving the change in cancer treatment An overview of targeted... Read more
What does the competitive landscape for your areas of specialisation look like?
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Zoom On: Bernd Saugel
Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC is a Professor of Anesthesiology and works as... Read more
Making ethics the business of healthcare
Every two years, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) organises... Read more
Zoom On: Chelsea Beecher - Innovator of the Year
Chelsea Beecher serves as the Director of Development for the American... Read more
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How to improve patient-ventilator synchrony
Waveform analysis and optimization of ventilator settings... Read more
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
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Management of Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Defining the Role of the Intensive Care Unit This review article aims... Read more
Making critical care education BASIC: a collaborative approach to training
This article highlights the key current challenges of intensive care... Read more
Day of Solidarity to Prevent Suicide
On April 23, 2015, we lost Kevin Dietl to suicide just weeks b... Read more
Future-proofing health to meet sustainable development goals
Can the integration of sex and gender policies reset the agenda?... Read more
Revolutionising cardiovascular medicine
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on eHealth and how it is disrupting... Read more
In Small Doses
Reducing dose to improve the long-term health and Safety of preemies... Read more
