• Three Criteria Can Identify Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Patients for Potential Organ Donation

    Three objective criteria could identify out-of hospital  ‏cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients with ‏zero chance of survival, who can be considered ‏for organ donation. Prof. Xavier Jouven, Georges ‏Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, and ‏colleagues, analysed data from two registries and ‏a clinical trial, and found that there is essentially ‏no chance...

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  • Update on Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

    Knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is crucial for successful treatment of critically ill patients, whether medical or surgical, young or old (Kirkpatrick et al. 2013). Today we understand that IAH and ACS are frequent causes of increased morbidity and mortality (De Waele et al. 2016). More importantly,...

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  • POCTED: Use of Point of Care Test Devices in Emergency Department

    Use of point-of-care test devices in the emergency department has ‏shown significant benefits in patient management. A proper governance ‏policy will ensure credible, effective and safe practice.   Emergency Department (ED) practices have ‏evolved, modified and developed pathways ‏over the years to recognise and initiate ‏appropriate early treatment...

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  • Monitoring Peripheral Circulation

    Even though systemic haemodynamic variables may be normalised, ‏there could be regions with inadequate regional oxygenation at the tissue ‏level. The most recent developments of noninvasive monitoring of the ‏peripheral circulation have helped physicians to early identify patients ‏at high risk for tissue hypoperfusion, organ failure and poor outcome....

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  • Rolf Gomes

    Founder, Heart of Australia                                                                                                          &nbs

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  • Another Big First For Hologic

    2D/3D Imaging on a Dedicated Prone Breast Biopsy System   Breast tomosynthesis imaging, Hologic calls it 3D mammography™, is ‏proving to be the best modality for breast cancer imaging. The Hologic ‏tomosynthesis system has demonstrated superior clinical performance ‏to conventional 2D mammography in a number of metrics, in particular ‏showing...

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  • Healthcare Executive Alliance: Insights For Healthcare Leadership

    Healthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number of diseases are treated successfully and people enjoy a better quality of life even into old age. Yet, while much is being done to discover new ways to improve patients' lives, we now see radical changes to structures, incentives, and processes within healthcare to sustain provision for...

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  • Improving Patient Outcomes

    HOW TO DEFINE, MEASURE, AND INCREASE POSITIVE AND REIMBURSABLE PATIENT CARE OUTCOMES Due to increasing cost pressure, established remuneration models for healthcare services are changing all around the world. As part of the move toward value-based care, patient outcomes are entering the spotlight. Thus, hospital managers face the challenge of...

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  • A Closer Look At Financial Performance in Healthcare

    MANAGING COSTS, RISK, AND FINANCING TO CREATE AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Healthcare providers around the world face resource shortages, economic and regulatory uncertainty, and increasing market volatility. Trends such as alternative compensation models and public-private partnerships are leading people to rethink established business...

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  • The Value of a Good Reputation

    HOW HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR REPUTATION TO ATTRACT MORE PATIENTS AND QUALIFIED STAFF   A good reputation is an important asset for healthcare providers. Along with credible market positioning, it is vital for attracting self-reliant, quality-conscious, and cost-aware patient groups. Qualified and committed employees are key to a...

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