Practical steps to reduce the global burden of sepsis
Sepsis is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. However, there are important differences in the populations... Read more
Managing patients with refractory septic shock
The Surviving Sepsis Guidelines provide a specific framework to treat patients with septic shock. These guidelines include... Read more
Need for a patient-tailored approach in sepsis treatment
Despite decades of sepsis research into a specific immune system-targeting adjunctive therapy, not a single adjunctive treatment... Read more
Study: 'above average' burnout symptoms among Canadian radiologists
Physician burnout is a significant issue in healthcare worldwide, and radiology burnout rates are ranked high compared to... Read more
Helping minority women hurdle barriers to breast cancer screening
Black women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of breast cancer partly due to barriers to timely screening mammography,... Read more
Study: whole body MRI is well-accepted by most patients
Whole body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) enables early cancer detection, without exposing the patient to ionising radiation.... Read more
HEART Pathway protocol improves diagnosis of patients with acute chest pain
New research demonstrates the effectiveness of a new accelerated diagnostic protocol ("HEART Pathway") in identifying emergency... Read more
Paediatric IHCA: Is survival associated with time to defibrillation?
Delayed defibrillation (>2 minutes) in adult in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is associated with worse outcomes. In contrast,... Read more
AI system detects foetal heart problems quickly
Congenital heart abnormalities often require prompt treatments, thus early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Currently detection... 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
Fraud laws roadblocks to VBHC?
Reform in the healthcare sector is highlighted by the paradigm change to value-based care. The Affordable Care Act tried... Read more
Short read: Putting the patient at ease - 10 steps to better communication
A physician’s office is a busy place, and patients often have to queue up just to see their physician. Time is precious,... 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
Infosec third-party risk management
Prominent CISOs from leading health systems and hospitals in the USA have launched a new initiative to better manage information... 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
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How to... Assess Staff Performance in the Imaging Department
Implementing good staff assessments in the medical imaging department... Read more
Is Enteral Feeding Feasible Early After Abdominal Crisis?
The enteral route is commonly accepted as the first choice for providing... Read more
Fluids in Shock
Fluid management during shock from physiology to bedside. Shock... Read more
The patient voice in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: an Edinburgh perspective
This article will explore the ERAS Programme and provide a unique insight... Read more
New Breast Cancer Detection Modalities: Implementation in a Busy Breast Unit
Whilst mammography remains the most consistent modality for breast cancer... Read more
AI and ML applications in healthcare
From the algorithm development sandbox to the clinical wilderness.... Read more
