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Mechanically ventilated patients in intermediate care units of rural hospitals have higher death rates

A new National Institutes of Health-supported study finds that patients receiving ventilator life support in the intermediate care units – a potentially less costly alternative for people not sick enough for the intensive care units (ICUs) but too ill for the general ward – of rural hospitals had significantly higher death rates than patients in the same type of unit at urban hospitals.

31 Jan 2024

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients' and physicians' awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment.

29 Jan 2024

UK law changes pose a threat to NHS communication, doctors warn

UK law changes pose a threat to the security of messaging apps - and therefore their use in the NHS. In The BMJ today, doctors warn that patient care will suffer if they can no longer use apps such asWhatsApp and Signal to share information.

27 Jan 2024

New app improves care coordination competency of nurses involved in managing critically ill patients

To improve the care coordination competency of nurses involved in the management of critically ill patients on life support, an electronic app-; NCCCS-; was developed by Associate Professor Chie Takiguchi of Toho University and Professor Tomoko Inoue of International University of Health and Welfare.

27 Jan 2024

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that maternal COVID-19 vaccination provides similar antibody levels in preterm and full-term infants' cord blood, with higher doses leading to increased antibodies.

24 Jan 2024

AI model identifies sepsis patients before symptoms appear

Each year, at least 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis, and approximately 350,000 will die from the serious blood infection that can trigger a life-threatening chain reaction throughout the entire body.

23 Jan 2024

Updated pediatric sepsis definition could save countless children's lives

An international research team led by Tell Bennett, MD, MS, professor of biomedical informatics and pediatric critical care at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, released new diagnostic criteria for sepsis in children this week, marking the first update to the pediatric sepsis definition in nearly two decades.

22 Jan 2024

Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born.

18 Jan 2024

AI-driven algorithm accurately predicts death, complications after percutaneous coronary intervention

When a person has one or more blocked arteries, providers may choose to conduct a minimally invasive procedure known as percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI.

17 Jan 2024

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Ordering a palliative care consultation by "default" – via an automatic order programmed into the electronic medical record that doctors may cancel if they choose – is an effective strategy to give more hospitalized patients the opportunity to benefit from palliative care, and sooner, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Jan 2024

Exposure to AI models may reshape clinician's decisions and improve care outcomes

What if just observing Artificial Intelligence (AI) could make a clinician more efficient at their job and improve care outcomes for patients?

16 Jan 2024

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators collaborated with a global group of acute pediatric critical illness experts to reach a consensus definition of the condition.

9 Jan 2024

COMPANION study of digital therapy demonstrates reduced anxiety in patients with pulmonary fibrosis

Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ), unlocking the potential of a new class of drug candidates, angiotensin II type 2 receptor agonists (ATRAGs), today announced positive results of the COMPANION study (NCT05330312), investigating the efficacy of AlmeeTM, a 9-week digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) accessed through a smartphone or tablet.

8 Jan 2024

Critical Care News and Research

Mechanically ventilated patients in intermediate care units of rural hospitals have higher death rates

New scientific statement outlines recommendations for diagnosing, managing cerebral venous thrombosis

UK law changes pose a threat to NHS communication, doctors warn

New app improves care coordination competency of nurses involved in managing critically ill patients

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

AI model identifies sepsis patients before symptoms appear

Updated pediatric sepsis definition could save countless children's lives

Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

AI-driven algorithm accurately predicts death, complications after percutaneous coronary intervention

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Exposure to AI models may reshape clinician's decisions and improve care outcomes

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

COMPANION study of digital therapy demonstrates reduced anxiety in patients with pulmonary fibrosis

Digital CBT intervention reduces anxiety and improves quality of life for pulmonary fibrosis patients

Novel population health tool for predicting ICU survivorship and mortality in older adults

Research identifies genetic connection between anorexia and morning chronotype

Study provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Heart-healthy diet boosts patient satisfaction and safety before cardiac catheterization

Healthy fats from fish and nuts may slow lung scarring, delay transplants

Study reveals burnout and professional dissatisfaction driving physicians to leave their practices

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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