Complex polypharmacy and pathophysiology are common in the intensive care unit (ICU). Medicines optimisation is essential to deliver safe, effective, and individualised pharmacotherapy. This is ideally performed by a specialised ICU pharmacist. Introduction Medicines are the most common intervention in healthcare and are a central...
READ MOREEvidence regarding the impact of the ICU pharmacist demonstrates improved outcomes in ICU patients, with a significant impact on the cost of care. This evidence comes from multiple studies performed in different countries. What happens in Europe at the moment? This article describes clinical pharmacy services in a number of Intensive Care Units...
READ MORECorticosteroids are commonly used drugs in multiple diseases and conditions of critically ill patients. In this article, we review the pharmacology of corticosteroids and provide recommendations for their use in the ICU based on the best available evidence. Corticosteroids: Pharmacology and General Aspects Corticosteroids are...
READ MORERise of smart devices, telecare, and IoT healthcare apps to facilitate diabetes diagnostics and management. Key Points The number of people living with diabetes worldwide amounted to 529 million in 2023. Internet of Things (IoT) technology has opened many opportunities for simpler and earlier diagnostics, prevention,...
READ MOREHuman health is linked to the planet, and climate change poses a serious risk. Healthcare contributes 4.4% to global CO 2 emissions. This article provides an overview of the experience of the Green Hospital project by Fundació Sanitària Mollet (Barcelona), which has successfully achieved the goal of becoming a net zero hospital in direct emissions....
READ MOREThe benefits of precision medicine, the challenges associated with it and the impact of its use on healthcare costs, testing and monitoring, and the inequality in access to healthcare services. Key Points Precision medicine personalises disease treatment and preventive care by taking into account individual characteristics....
READ MOREAn overview of the Procure4Health working group for precision medicine and the key areas of focus where innovation could alleviate challenges associated with its implementation. Key Points Procurement of innovation is about improving public services by adopting innovative solutions to tackle the challenges faced by public services....
READ MOREIn conventional rehabilitation care, doctors and therapists interact with the patients in a human-human interaction to customise rehabilitation based on an individualised assessment. Human-Machine Systems (HMS) offer accuracy in assessment, monitoring and supportive tasks and contribute to heightened productivity across various fields of...
READ MOREThe transformative potential of personalised wellbeing within the framework of precision health. Practical strategies for optimising individual health. Key Points Precision wellbeing shares similarities with precision medicine while presenting distinct challenges and opportunities. Precision wellbeing recognises the...
READ MOREAn overview of the 2024 Best in KLAS Awards – Global Software report providing insight on the most effective software solutions in healthcare. Key Points The Best in KLAS® awards serve as a guide, helping stakeholders easily see the most effective software solutions that elevate the standard of care. The research directly represents...
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