Primary infection site is associated with varying likelihood of sepsis development, with LRIs being most associated with sepsis and septic shock development. A new single-site study suggests that the emergency department patient’s primary infection...
The following is a summary of “Alteplase in COVID-19 severe hypoxemic respiratory failure: the TRISTARDS multicenter randomized trial,” published in the November 2024 issue of Critical Care by Landoni et al. Pulmonary intravascular thrombus formation is commonly...
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Deep learning with pose artificial intelligence (AI) may offer a scalable, minimally invasive method for neuro-telemetry in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study published online Nov. 11 in...
The following is a summary of “Long-term conditional mortality rate in older ICU patients compared to the general population,” published in the November 2024 issue of Critical Care by Dannewitz et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to examine the...
Underdiagnosis of relevant risk factors has contributed to the increasing stroke incidence in young adults. Blood pressure cut-off values for adolescents are neither sex specific nor based on cardiovascular outcomes.This nationwide, population-based, retrospective...
Low-extremity ischemic disease is a common complication in diabetic patients, leading to reduced quality of life and potential amputation. This study investigated the therapeutic effect of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on patients with diabetic foot disease and a...
The following is a summary of “Alteplase in COVID-19 severe hypoxemic respiratory failure: the TRISTARDS multicenter randomized trial,” published in the November 2024 issue of Critical Care by Landoni et al. Pulmonary intravascular thrombus formation is commonly...
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Deep learning with pose artificial intelligence (AI) may offer a scalable, minimally invasive method for neuro-telemetry in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study published online Nov. 11 in...
The following is a summary of “Long-term conditional mortality rate in older ICU patients compared to the general population,” published in the November 2024 issue of Critical Care by Dannewitz et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to examine the...
Underdiagnosis of relevant risk factors has contributed to the increasing stroke incidence in young adults. Blood pressure cut-off values for adolescents are neither sex specific nor based on cardiovascular outcomes.This nationwide, population-based, retrospective...
Low-extremity ischemic disease is a common complication in diabetic patients, leading to reduced quality of life and potential amputation. This study investigated the therapeutic effect of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on patients with diabetic foot disease and a...
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
Many physicians ask themselves the question of whether or not their career accomplishments equated to true fulfillment, David Epstein, MD, searchers for an answer.
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating patients about indoor pollutants, and reinforcing behavioral change.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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