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Intravenous catheter replacement should take place only when clinically necessary

New research published in the third Article in The Lancet surgery-themed issue suggests that the millions of intravenous catheters used each year can be safely changed only when clinically necessary, overturning 40 years of accepted practice involving routine replacement every 3 days.

21 Sep 2012

Sentara Heart Hospital performs first innovative Atrial Fibrillation procedure

Sentara Heart Hospital is leading the way in an innovative Atrial Fibrillation (AF) procedure for what is typically the most difficult to treat or persistent, forms of AF. This past week, surgeons and cardiologists at Sentara Heart Hospital were the first in the world to begin performing surgeries in the Dual Epicardial Endocardial Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Study (Staged DEEP) feasibility trial.

18 Sep 2012

ASN's top five recommendations to avoid wasteful and harmful medical interventions

Earlier this year, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the world's leading kidney organization, joined other groups in a campaign to help health care professionals and patients avoid wasteful and sometimes harmful medical interventions. A new article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) outlines the ASN's top five recommendations for the campaign and the rationale behind them.

14 Sep 2012

FDA clears Tangent Medical’s NovaCath Secure IV Catheter System

Tangent Medical, an innovator in IV therapy products, today announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the NovaCath Secure IV Catheter System, a product designed to set new standards in peripheral IV catheter design, functionality and performance.

14 Sep 2012

Pediatric pain: An interview with Lori Kozlowski

The pain experienced by the infants, children and adolescents in our study was the result of a broad range of medical and surgical conditions.

11 Sep 2012

Research roundup: Reducing risk in shared savings programs

The Design And Application Of Shared Savings Programs: Lessons From Early Adopters --"Shared savings programs reward providers for holding spending below specific targets, thus introducing a level of financial accountability not present in strictly volume-based payment models, such as fee-for-service," researchers write.

7 Sep 2012

Boston researchers develop neonatal mouse model of sepsis

Sepsis, or bacterial infection of the bloodstream, is a grave, hard-to-diagnose threat in premature newborns in the NICU. Even when it's detected and treated with antibiotics, its inflammatory effects can harm fragile babies' development. Now, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have modeled the effects of sepsis on the unique newborn immune system, using mice.

7 Sep 2012

Pediatric central line infections reduced by ‘best practice’ guidelines

The number of central line-associated bloodstream infections sustained by hospitalized children with cancer can be substantially reduced by encouraging staff to follow simple “best practice” regulations, say researchers.

4 Sep 2012

Nottingham scientists develop novel antimicrobial catheter

A novel antimicrobial catheter that remains infection-free for up to twelve weeks could dramatically improve the lives of long-term catheter users. The scientists who have developed the new technology are presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick.

4 Sep 2012

ConvaTec enters definitive agreement to acquire 180 Medical

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the capital stock of 180 Medical Holdings, Inc. for $321 million.

1 Sep 2012

Foundation promises $500M for patient safety effort; Starts with $9M Hopkins grant

A foundation has promised to spend $500 million over the next decade on hospital safety to try to prevent patient harm. The first $9 million will fund a project at Johns Hopkins to develop tools to eliminate common threats in hospitals.

30 Aug 2012

Diaverum plans to increase peritoneal dialysis use among patients with ESRD

Diaverum, one of the world's leading renal care providers, is planning to give more patients the possibility to be treated with peritoneal dialysis to increase their quality of life.

27 Aug 2012

Study confirms electrical storm as potent risk factor for death and impaired quality of life

Electrical storm (ES) is a potent risk factor for mortality and morbidity, according to research presented today at the ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Federico Guerra from Italy. Data was also presented on which patients are prone to developing ES and how effective current treatments are.

27 Aug 2012

Nonoperative management of inflamed gallbladder may be best for elderly

Medical rather than surgical management of acute cholecystitis – or inflamed gallbladder – may be the most appropriate option for elderly patients who may be unsuitable for surgery, report researchers.

23 Aug 2012

Study identifies certain small molecule chemicals that can disrupt quorum sensing in A. baumanni

Acinetobacter baumanni, a pathogenic bacterium that is a poster child of deadly hospital acquired infections, is one tough customer.

22 Aug 2012

New class of polymers resistant to bacterial attachment

Using state-of-the-art technology scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new class of polymers that are resistant to bacterial attachment. These new materials could lead to a significant reduction in hospital infections and medical device failures.

13 Aug 2012

Biosense Webster launches new CARTO 3 Multi-Electrode Mapping Version

Biosense Webster, Inc., a worldwide leader in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, announced the launch of the new CARTO 3 MEM (Multi-Electrode Mapping) Version in the United States.

13 Aug 2012

Scientists discover new class of polymers that are resistant to bacterial attachment

13 Aug 2012

New method gives precise picture of how immune system works

Chronic infections are a large and growing problem throughout the developed world, and intensive research is being conducted in ways to combat the recalcitrant bacteria. When bacteria aggregate into so-called biofilm, they become resistant to antibiotics. Until now scientists have only been able to speculate about what happens when bacteria overpower the immune system during a chronic infection.

9 Aug 2012

Covalon’s IV Clear antimicrobial clear silicone dressing to be presented at FIME 2012

Covalon Technologies Ltd., an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that it is presenting its latest breakthrough antimicrobial products, including the recently United States FDA cleared IV Clear at the 2012 FIME International Medical Expo from August 8 to 10 in Miami Beach, Florida.

9 Aug 2012

Catheters News and Research

Intravenous catheter replacement should take place only when clinically necessary

Sentara Heart Hospital performs first innovative Atrial Fibrillation procedure

ASN's top five recommendations to avoid wasteful and harmful medical interventions

FDA clears Tangent Medical’s NovaCath Secure IV Catheter System

Pediatric pain: An interview with Lori Kozlowski

Research roundup: Reducing risk in shared savings programs

Boston researchers develop neonatal mouse model of sepsis

Pediatric central line infections reduced by ‘best practice’ guidelines

Nottingham scientists develop novel antimicrobial catheter

ConvaTec enters definitive agreement to acquire 180 Medical

Foundation promises $500M for patient safety effort; Starts with $9M Hopkins grant

Diaverum plans to increase peritoneal dialysis use among patients with ESRD

Study confirms electrical storm as potent risk factor for death and impaired quality of life

Nonoperative management of inflamed gallbladder may be best for elderly

Study identifies certain small molecule chemicals that can disrupt quorum sensing in A. baumanni

New class of polymers resistant to bacterial attachment

Biosense Webster launches new CARTO 3 Multi-Electrode Mapping Version

Scientists discover new class of polymers that are resistant to bacterial attachment

New method gives precise picture of how immune system works

Covalon’s IV Clear antimicrobial clear silicone dressing to be presented at FIME 2012

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