Dirty laundry cause of infections
New research suggests that "dirty" linens in hospitals could be a source of sporadic outbreaks of Clostridium difficile infection. This... Read more
New approach for hospital census management
Length of stay and readmission rate are key indicators of the health of a hospital. A practitioner of medicine, or of administration, needs... Read more
Short read: motivate staff with animation
Whether you need to teach staff new procedures at work or simply want to motivate them, animated video is an engaging and effective approach.... Read more
MEDLAB: Lab management or leadership - what's the difference?
MEDLAB Europe continued today with a packed session focusing on laboratory management. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Casis, Clinical Director... Read more
Who needs women as leaders?
The Women of Impact (WOI) for Healthcare started in 2013 with only 20 members. Since then the group – comprising of women leaders from diverse... Read more
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Connecting Healthcare Providers with Patients
Traditionally, the use of healthcare services begins with an in-person appointment with a primary care physician, but being seen often takes days or weeks. As a consequence of the evolution of information technology infrastructure, the ability to deliver digital access to healthcare services has developed. The advantages are many, including eliminating... Read more
Digitalisation in Healthcare – Embracing Digital Front Doors
Herbert Staehr serves as Global Head of Transforming Care Delivery for Siemens Healthineers, driving the company’s activities and messaging around delivering high-value care. In this capacity, he develops and executes programmes and outreach strategies aimed at healthcare providers around the world, as well as stakeholders in every branch of the healthcare... Read more
The Pandemic Doesn’t Stop When We Go on Holiday!
My dear readers, It is time for thoughts from the island again. It’s time for the nurse’s thoughts! I wanted to share with you all that, as a staff nurse, I still work on COVID-19 wards. I risked it and flew to the Canary Islands in March for sunshine and switching-off time. I needed the urge of summer like a sunflower. I thought in my ‘naïve’... Read more
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Clinical Decision Support for Prostate Cancer Care
2021 08 Oct
Executive Summary Cancer care is becoming increasingly complex and personalized. More and more patient characteristics and disease specific data – clinical history, comorbidities, imaging, laboratory data, genomics/ proteomics, lifestyle factors, pathology results – have to be factored in when deciding on diagnostic measures and care pathways.... Read more
Improving Medical Technology Management Through Value Partnerships
2021 03 Aug
Executive Summary Value Partnerships™ are the enduring relationships that Siemens Healthineers forges with customers in order to optimize operations, expand capabilities, and advance innovation within healthcare enterprises. One of the areas where optimization can transform care delivery and improve patient experience is in the holistic management... Read more
How to Create the Healing Environment of the Future
2021 03 Aug
The human-centered approach to healthcare facility planning and design. Executive Summary Transforming care delivery through facility design and planning Healthcare environments continue to evolve, with new pressures from patients, staff, and payers driving care providers to be more people-centered and value-driven. Meeting the challenges... Read more
From Our Journals
Prof. Hans Blickman
Prof. Blickman is Vice Chair, Department of Imaging Sciences at the University... Read more
Leveraging advanced methods to evaluate AI-Pharma companies
The level of sophistication used in due diligence should be on par with... Read more
Artificial intelligence and radiology: human-machine collaboration is key
Human-machine collaboration is key. Should radiologists be buying... Read more
Integrated, risk-based care for South Africa: Intercare Group focuses on value and innovation
Primary care and wellness centres, dedicated units for sub-acute care... Read more
Imaging and ICU
Advice from a radiologist For the Imaging issue, ICU Management... Read more
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Comarch Diagnostic Point
Comarch Diagnostic Point High demand for accessible and convenient healthcare has led to the rapid development of telemedicine services. Among these services are diagnostic points, which allow proper care to be provided to patients – anywhere,...