Over half of former intensive care patients in the UK report symptoms of psychological disorders15 February 2019 Patients in the UK who have survived critical illnesses requiring care in an intensive care unit (ICU) frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD and/or depression, according to a study. Those reporting...
ESR and Siemens Healthineers are inviting discussion on the digital future of radiology12 February 2019 As part of their partnership, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and Siemens Healthineers will, for the first time, offer a joint discussion platform for all aspects relating to the digitalization...
Heart failure telemedicine programs prove effective six months after discharge11 February 2019 Home telemedicine programs for heart failure are effective at preventing death for at least six months after hospitalisation, but generally lose any benefit after one year, according to a meta-analysis...
Ultra ultrasound to revolutionise technology07 February 2019 A new and extremely sensitive method of measuring ultrasound could revolutionise everything from medical devices to unmanned vehicles. Researchers at The University of Queensland have combined modern...
Four new checklists for its Strong for Surgery Program04 February 2019 Surgical teams now have four new tools to help them improve outcomes for their patients in the form of screening checklists from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Strong for Surgery program (S4S)....
Prevention and treatment of ICU acquired delirium requires personalized approach31 January 2019 A population heath study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Aging Research has determined that haloperidol, the drug most commonly used to treat delirium in hospital medical...
Machine learning can be used to predict which patients require emergency admission28 January 2019 Machine learning – a field of artificial intelligence that uses statistical techniques to enable computer systems to ‘learn’ from data – can be used to analyse electronic health records and predict...
Human images from world’s 1st total-body scanner unveiled23 January 2019 EXPLORER, the world’s first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3D picture of the whole human body at once, has produced its first scans. The brainchild of UC Davis scientists Simon Cherry and...
2019 World Hospital Congress: Call for abstracts closes on 15 February17 January 2019 Abstract submissions for paper presentations and posters for the 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation will be closing on 15 February. Hospitals and health service providers...
International SOS Foundation Launches Guide to Teleconsultation Services for the Mobile Workforce08 January 2019 As the global Telemedicine market increases rapidly, the International SOS Foundation has produced a guidance paper 'Teleconsultation Services for the Mobile Workforce; Considerations & Guidelines...
Hip Replacement Implants: Rise in Demand for Hip Replacement Procedures, Increase in Government Expenditure for the Advancement of Health Care Drive the Market Growth21 December 2018 The global hip replacement implants market was valued at approximately US$ 7.0 Bn in 2017 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of over 3.5% from 2018 to 2026 to reach a value of approximately US$ 9.0...
FDA issues tougher warning, additional research on MRI dye20 December 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year called for tougher warnings and “additional research” into a dye commonly used with standard MRIs. The dye - a contrast agent - contains...
The Access to Medicine Index finds that a handful of pharmaceutical companies are developing the bulk of urgently needed new medicines for the poor18 December 2018 The development of new medical products that are considered the highest priority for people in developing countries is highly concentrated – among five pharmaceutical companies and on five diseases. The...
Ketamine activates opioid system to treat depression; experts caution against widespread use13 December 2018 A new study appearing finds that ketamine’s acute antidepressant effect requires opioid system activation, the first time that a receptor site has been shown in humans to be necessary for any antidepressant’s...
Scientists take big step toward finding non-addictive pain killer12 December 2018 With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have been working to find a safe, non-addictive pain killer to help fight the current opioid crisis...
Researchers identify a potential new approach to treat HER2 positive breast cancer11 December 2018 Researchers at Mayo Clinic have identified an important new pathway by which HER2 positive breast cancers grow and have discovered that a dietary supplement called cyclocreatine may block the growth of...
Manganese-based MRI contrast agent may be safer alternative to gadolinium-based agents11 December 2018 A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers has developed a potential alternative to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In their report, the team...
MUSC and Siemens Healthineers form strategic partnership to reshape healthcare delivery19 November 2018 The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Siemens Healthineers have formed a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with the mutual goal of advancing the quality of healthcare in South Carolina....
Abstract submission for the 43rd World Hospital Congress now open12 November 2018 The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation opens its call for paper presentations and posters, inviting professionals from hospitals and health service delivery organizations...
CARS 2019 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery09 November 2018 Founded in 1983, CARS has played a leading role in medical and imaging informatics for more than 30 years by focusing on research and development on novel algorithms and systems and their applications...
Novel PET tracer clearly identifies and tracks bacterial infection in lungs06 November 2018 Researchers at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, have demonstrated that a new radiotracer, 2-18F-fluorodeoxysorbitol (18F-FDS), can identify and track bacterial infection in lungs better than current...
How to evaluate medical device warranties05 November 2018 FUJIFILM SonoSite is helping ultrasound users to assess the total cost of ownership for imaging equipment. Medical device warranties: Fine print, major total cost implications – a recently published...
Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients31 October 2018 Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and toxins in the blood (endotoxemia) and improving cognitive function in people with liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis,...
Europe platelet rich plasma market: P-PRP gains dominant share, market to register 8.30% CAGR till 202231 October 2018 The platelet rich plasma market in Europe is driven by the rising incidence of sports injuries; diseases including orthopedic diseases, neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases; and obesity. In addition,...
Surgeon uses magnetic tools to reduce incisions in cancer surgery26 October 2018 Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu was watching TV when a lightbulb went off. The program showed teens using magnetic studs to avoid piercings in their lips, and Dr. Cadeddu, a surgeon,...
Technology and innovation drive the success of Medical Fair Asia & Medical Manufacturing Asia 201825 October 2018 The two synergistic trade exhibitions for the medical, healthcare and MedTech sectors, Medical Fair Asia and Medical Manufacturing Asia 2018 closed to resounding success on 31st August. With its largest...
2018 International Hospital Federation Award winners revealed16 October 2018 The winners and merit awardees of the 2018 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards were revealed October 10th at the Awards Ceremony held at the 42nd World Hospital Congress at the Brisbane Convention...
International Day of Radiology 2018 to focus on cardiac imaging12 October 2018 The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) will be celebrated for the seventh time on November 8, this year focusing on cardiac imaging. Cardiac imaging is a fast-growing subspecialty of diagnostic radiology...
Health leaders from around the world gather in Brisbane for the 42nd World Hospital Congress09 October 2018 The 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress returns to Australia October 10th after more than 20 years with health leaders from more than 40 countries joining together at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...
Photoacoustic imaging could allow scientists to watch blood vessels with improved resolution09 October 2018 Researchers have reported an approach to photoacoustic imaging that offers vastly improved resolution, setting the stage for detailed in vivo imaging of deep tissue. The technique is based on computational...
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