Association of age and mortality among patients discharged from ICU
In high-income countries, ageing patients with chronic comorbidities increase the need for ICU beds. This results in a significant... Read more
Patient registries useful in fight vs. antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics. It is estimated that at least... Read more
C. auris in the ICU - a global challenge
Candida auris ( C. auris ) is a type of fungus first isolated in 2009; since then there have numerous infection episodes... Read more
Building radiology's future: junior doctors as leaders
Junior doctors today have worked in the NHS through some of its most tumultuous times. Those who commenced their working life... Read more
New AI tool predicts breast cancer risk
Identifying women at risk for breast cancer is a critical component of effective early disease detection . Available... Read more
Imaging computer model is cancer 'Google Maps' of tumour behaviour
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers develop an image-based computer model of tumour behavior that captures more of the complexity... Read more
Urgent need to look after hearts of cancer patients
Many physicians are not telling cancer patients about the cardiotoxicity risks of treatments and may not be fully aware of... Read more
Using web-based interventions in patients with ICD
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are one of the most effective treatments that is used to prevent sudden cardiac... Read more
Demand for cardiologists trained in cardio-oncology
The number of cardiologists trained in cardio-oncology, or the treatment of cardiovascular disease in patients treated for... Read more
Smashing healthcare silos with data
Compared to other industries, healthcare is known to lag behind when it comes to adopting new technology and innovation.... Read more
AWS Blockchain now available across multiple sectors
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of Amazon Managed Blockchain , a fully managed service... 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
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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4 reasons why healthcare management should focus on AI in radiology
It is not uncommon that healthcare management teams are heavily pressed... Read more
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?
What are the factors that drive innovation and change? AI in... Read more
Zoom On: Bernd Saugel
Bernd Saugel, MD, EDIC is a Professor of Anesthesiology and works as... 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
From Our Journals
Putting the patient at ease - 10 steps to better communication.
When it comes to physician-patient communication, tone is key, from... Read more
Fluids for the Patient with Leaky Lungs
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterised by increa... Read more
Touch Creates a Healing Bond in Healthcare
In contemporary healthcare, touch— contact between a doctor’s hand and... Read more
Person and family engagement
The key to caring for the whole patient. Person and family... Read more
Geriatrics In Turkey
In 2013 the elderly population in Turkey was 7.7% of the total. Population... Read more
Ultrasound: Pushing the Boundaries with Unconventional Techniques
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES WITH UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES Prof. Dr.... Read more
