Needle-Free Vaccines
One hundred sixty years after the invention of the needle and syringe, we’re still using them to...
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ISET 2014: Bioresorbable Scaffold Beneficial
The Particulars: Drug-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS)—which naturally dissolve into...
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ISET 2014: Novel Technology Promising in PE
The Particulars: The EkoSonic Endovascular System is a device that uses ultrasound to accelerate...
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ISET 2014: Nitinol Stents Maintain QOL in PAD
The Particulars: Research indicates that approximately one-third of patients with untreated...
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Punching Parkinson’s – Video Highlight
Purdue researchers have found that a boxing workout routine can help slow the progression of...
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SCCM 2014: Suspected Infection – Predicting Outcomes
deteriorate is a challenge faced by many emergency physicians. Comparing these patients who die or...
Read MoreSCCM 2014: Screening for Sepsis in the ED
The Particulars: National data indicate that sepsis accounts for more than 1 million cases, nearly 200,000 deaths, and $16.4 billion in healthcare costs annually in the United States. However, early identification of sepsis...
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SCCM 2014: Cost-Effectiveness of Pediatric Telemedicine Consultations
The Particulars: Studies show that telemedicine is increasingly being used during critical care...
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SCCM 2014: Formal ED-to-ICU Handoffs Improve Care
The Particulars: Inadequate communication between emergency and critical care team providers has...
Read MoreSCCM 2014: Trends in Trigeminal Neuralgia-Related ED Visits
The Particulars: Research suggests that the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) increases with age. Studies indicate that the average life expectancy is gradually increasing in the United States. However, current national...
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Should My Small or Solo Practice Join a Larger Physician Group?
Over the past several years, mid-sized and large practices have become more of the norm. More...
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Harvard Med School Video Parody: What Does the Spleen Do?
Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine class of 2016 students parody...
Read MorePerformance Goals for Hospital CEOs Discourage Change
A big problem with changing the focus of healthcare in the United States is that hospital chief executive officers (CEOs) are incented to produce profits for their institutions. This chart from Kaiser Health News shows that the...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Elastic Recoil Common With Angioplasty for CLI
The Particulars: Research indicates that restenosis is a common drawback of balloon angioplasty...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Mechanical Thrombectomy in Hemodialysis Access Occlusions
The Particulars: Data are lacking on the safety and efficacy of using the AngioJet mechanical...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Treating CCSVI in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: IVC Filter Use in PEVI
The Particulars: Studies have had varied results on the safety and validity of inferior vena cava...
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