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Stroke patients treated at hospitals with neurology residency programs benefit from tPA drugs

Stroke patients treated at hospitals with neurology residency programs are significantly more likely to get life-saving clot-busting drugs than those seen at other teaching or non-teaching hospitals, new Johns Hopkins-led research suggests.

7 Nov 2013

MGH researchers identify probable mechanism for pain-induced cognitive impairment

The pain caused by a surgical incision may contribute to the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction, a sometimes transient impairment in learning and memory that affects a small but significant number of patients in the days following a surgical procedure.

7 Nov 2013

Demand for advanced multiparameter monitoring devices increasing with rising disease incidence

Rising incidences of chronic illnesses, heart disorders and hypertension are widening the patient population pool in Europe, creating demand for technologically advanced multiparameter monitoring devices. Lack of reimbursement, however, remains a crucial issue restraining adoption of most high-end imaging modalities.

5 Nov 2013

Healthcare-associated infections are less likely to occur in favorable critical care work environments

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are less likely to occur in favorable critical care work environments, according to a study of more than 3,200 nurses in the November issue of American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC).

4 Nov 2013

MEDNAX reports revenue growth of 17.3% to $555M

MEDNAX, Inc., the national medical group specializing in neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric cardiology, other pediatric subspecialties and anesthesia physician services, today reported earnings of $1.52 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2013 resulting from strong revenue growth, primarily from recent acquisitions.

31 Oct 2013

Teleflex net revenues increase 12.4% to $413.8 million in third quarter 2013

Teleflex Incorporated today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2013.

30 Oct 2013

Study to assess benefits of plasma administration while being flown to hospitals

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a national trial to see if outcomes for critically injured patients with uncontrolled bleeding can be improved by administering plasma to these patients while in flight to the hospital.

30 Oct 2013

ATS and ACCP release five recommendations for tests, procedures in pulmonary medicine

A list released today identified five commonly performed tests and procedures in pulmonary medicine that may not always be necessary. The list, part of the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely® campaign, was produced by a collaborative task force assembled by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP).

30 Oct 2013

New pulmonary medicine list includes five recommendations to improve patient care and outcomes

A list released today identified five commonly performed tests and procedures in pulmonary medicine that may not always be necessary. The list, part of the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign, was produced by a collaborative task force assembled by the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

30 Oct 2013

Beta-blockers increase risk of adverse cardiac event during noncardiac surgical procedure

A recent study shows that patients given beta-blockers may actually be at increased risk of having an adverse cardiac event during a noncardiac surgical procedure. Risk of irregular heartbeat and worsening of symptoms in patients with existing heart disease also seemed to increase, but to a lesser degree.

29 Oct 2013

Teleflex wins AARC Zenith Award for 2013

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, announced that it has received the prestigious American Association for Respiratory Care Zenith Award for 2013.

28 Oct 2013

Study examines incidence of adverse drug events in hospitalized children

New research from a University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital study found that children ages 1 to 3 years accounted for one-fifth of all emergency department visits caused by complications from asthma, representing the highest proportion of visits among asthma patients under age 21.

28 Oct 2013

CUMC plans to build new home for Columbia University School of Nursing

Columbia University Medical Center announced plans today to build a new home for the Columbia University School of Nursing, one of the oldest nursing schools in the nation. The seven-story building will be located on existing Columbia property at the corner of W. 168th Street and Audubon Avenue, at the east end of the CUMC campus. Construction is expected to begin in late 2014.

25 Oct 2013

New study finds association between OSA and subclinical myocardial injury

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study indicates that OSA is associated with subclinical myocardial injury, as indicated by increased high sensitivity troponin T levels. Elevated hs-TnT levels are predictive of both coronary heart disease and heart failure in the general population.

25 Oct 2013

Homeless people are extremely frequent users of health services, finds research

Single women who are homeless visit a hospital Emergency Department an average of more than twice a year, 13 times more often than women in the general population, new research has found.

23 Oct 2013

Study finds that homeless people visit ER 8 times as often as general population

Although homeless people account for a small proportion of Emergency Department visits, a small group of them are extremely high users and have multiple complex health care needs, new research has found.

23 Oct 2013

EvergreenHealth named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in three specialty areas

EvergreenHealth today announced it has earned several distinctions for 2014 across many of the health care system's specialties from Healthgrades, the nation's leading independent provider of information to help consumers make informed decisions about a physician or hospital.

23 Oct 2013

AMVI partners with ApolloMed to participate in Accountable Care Organization

Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed") (OTCQB: AMEH), a physician-centric integrated healthcare delivery company, today announced that AMVI Medical Group ("AMVI") has contracted with ApolloMed ACO to participate in its Accountable Care Organization.

19 Oct 2013

Discovery Labs submits IND application to start AEROSURF phase 2 clinical program

Discovery Laboratories, Inc., a specialty biotechnology company dedicated to advancing a new standard of respiratory critical care, today announced that it has submitted an investigational new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to initiate its AEROSURF phase 2 clinical program.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers receive grant to accelerate development of mobile seizure alert system for epilepsy patients

Approximately 2 million people, including 400,000 children, in the United States are being treated for epilepsy, and one-third continue to have seizures despite treatment. In order to address an important caregiver need, RTI International has been developing a prototype mobile seizure alert system to help epilepsy patients and their families cope with seizures.

17 Oct 2013

Critical Care News and Research

Stroke patients treated at hospitals with neurology residency programs benefit from tPA drugs

MGH researchers identify probable mechanism for pain-induced cognitive impairment

Demand for advanced multiparameter monitoring devices increasing with rising disease incidence

Healthcare-associated infections are less likely to occur in favorable critical care work environments

MEDNAX reports revenue growth of 17.3% to $555M

Teleflex net revenues increase 12.4% to $413.8 million in third quarter 2013

Study to assess benefits of plasma administration while being flown to hospitals

ATS and ACCP release five recommendations for tests, procedures in pulmonary medicine

New pulmonary medicine list includes five recommendations to improve patient care and outcomes

Beta-blockers increase risk of adverse cardiac event during noncardiac surgical procedure

Teleflex wins AARC Zenith Award for 2013

Study examines incidence of adverse drug events in hospitalized children

CUMC plans to build new home for Columbia University School of Nursing

New study finds association between OSA and subclinical myocardial injury

Homeless people are extremely frequent users of health services, finds research

Study finds that homeless people visit ER 8 times as often as general population

EvergreenHealth named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals in three specialty areas

AMVI partners with ApolloMed to participate in Accountable Care Organization

Discovery Labs submits IND application to start AEROSURF phase 2 clinical program

Researchers receive grant to accelerate development of mobile seizure alert system for epilepsy patients

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