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Ascension Healthcare Network Disrupted by Cyberattack
2024 10 May
On Wednesday, the Ascension Healthcare Network disclosed a disturbance in its clinical operations attributed to a cybersecurity incident. The attack has affected Ascension's extensive network of 140 hospitals nationwide, including 14 in the Chicago region. Detecting anomalous activity on select technology networks, Ascension has promptly...Read more
NVIDIA's Journey From Gaming to Healthcare
2024 09 May
NVIDIA, primarily known for its groundbreaking GPUs in the gaming industry, has made significant strides in healthcare. While its foray into this sector might have initially caused confusion, the company has emerged as a key player, especially in the realm of AI-driven solutions. In recent years, NVIDIA has intensified its efforts, culminating...Read more
AlphaFold 3 by Google DeepMind Transforms Molecular Understanding
2024 09 May
A recent paper published in Nature introduces AlphaFold 3, a groundbreaking model that predicts the structure and interactions of molecules in cells with remarkable accuracy. It significantly improves over existing methods, particularly in predicting protein interactions with other molecules. AlphaFold 3 is anticipated to revolutionise biology...Read more
Performance of iNAV and dNAV Cardiac MRI Techniques for Atrial Fibrosis
2024 09 May
Over the past decade, late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) cardiac MRI has been crucial in assessing left atrial (LA) fibrosis in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, aiding in predicting AF recurrence post-ablation. This fibrotic burden can guide treatment decisions. Typically, imaging protocols involve a time-consuming diaphragm-navigated (dNAV) sequence....Read more
Photon-Counting Detector Technology in Paediatric CT Imaging
2024 09 May
Photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) is a cutting-edge advancement in CT imaging technology that addresses limitations of conventional methods. It enhances visualisation of small anatomical structures and may enable higher precision with lower radiation exposure. The unique features of PCD-CT require updated scanning protocols for various diagnostic...Read more
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Decision-Making in the ICU
2024 19 Apr
Decision-making in the ICU is a multifaceted process that involves clinical assessment, collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ethical considerations, evidence-based practice, communication, and continuous adaptation to evolving clinical scenarios. Balancing the complex factors requires expertise, teamwork, and a patient-centred approach....Read more
Dealing With Uncertainty in ICU Decision-Making: A Practical Guide
2024 19 Apr
When the stakes are high, and the path ahead is uncertain, the decisions made, especially if a patient continues to worsen, can be sources of self-torment and can haunt us for a long time. Our goal is to suggest ways to steer decision-making for intensivists in the face of uncertainty by proposing a clear, practical, stepwise approach through...Read more
The Least Bad Decision: Crisis Standards of Care After the Pandemic
2024 19 Apr
COVID-19 was an emergency that lasted for years and left few regions of the world untouched. The pandemic shone a spotlight on both the strengths and weaknesses of our disaster planning. What worked, what did not, and how can we better plan for future emergencies? The COVID-19 pandemic forced hospitals and health systems around the world...Read more
Decision-Making in the PICU: Ethical Aspects in Paediatric Critical Patients
2024 19 Apr
This article highlights some particularities to be considered when making decisions in paediatric ICUs and the role of parents (or legal guardians) and the physician in the dilemma involved in paediatric decision-making. In these times, an ill individual is believed to be an autonomous moral agent to make decisions regarding...Read more
Decision-Making in Uncertainty: Time-Limited Trials
2024 19 Apr
An overview of time-limited trials (TLT), collaborative agreements between the treating team and the patient to apply life-sustaining therapies to help reduce prognostic uncertainty and foster trust between teams and patients and/or patient surrogates. Introduction Medical indication and a patient's consent form the basis of every diagnostic...Read more
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SCAI 2026 Fellows Courses
2026 09 Dec
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