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In medicine, a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel. Catheters . In most uses, a catheter is a thin, flexible tube ("soft" catheter), though in some uses, it is a larger, solid ("hard") catheter. A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, may be referred to as an indwelling catheter. A permanently inserted catheter may be referred to as a permcath.

Increasing rates of induction of labor of pregnant women in the UK may have unintended consequences

A new study suggests that increasing rates of induction of labour (IOL) of pregnant women and people in the UK, without considering the accompanying, real-world impact on staffing workloads and patient care, may have unintended consequences.

18 May 2023

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

First-generation bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) may be just as effective as drug-eluting metallic stents, which are currently the standard treatment for heart disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

17 May 2023

Clinical trial of a combination treatment shows great promise for patients with glioblastoma

A new international study published in Nature Medicine and presented as a late-breaking abstract at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons annual conference, shows great promise for patients with glioblastoma.

15 May 2023

Study reveals a novel method for assessing an important measure of heart function

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide. The coronary angiography procedure provides the clinical standard diagnostic assessment for nearly all related clinical decision-making, from medications to coronary bypass surgery.

10 May 2023

Researchers perform in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition

For the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an aggressive vascular malformation, called vein of Galen malformation, in a fetus's brain before birth, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

5 May 2023

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient's incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.

5 May 2023

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service.

1 May 2023

Novel score identifies the heart failure patients who benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation

A score based on four readily available clinical and imaging parameters identifies the heart failure patients who benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation, according to late-breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

Innovative three-step ablation approach holds promise for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

An innovative three-step ablation approach including ethanol infusion of the vein of Marshall improves freedom from arrhythmias in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation compared to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) alone, according to late-breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

UCSF surgeons perform two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time

UC San Francisco interventional cardiologists and interventional echocardiographers recently performed two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time in the health system.

13 Apr 2023

Hospitals need to establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent C. difficile infections

Five medical organizations say it is essential that hospitals establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections.

12 Apr 2023

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

Wireless or leadless pacemakers, commonly implanted in adults, may be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, according to new research published today in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Apr 2023

Catheter-based renal denervation provides a new concept for the treatment of hypertension

Hypertension significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events and it is associated with high rates of disability and mortality.

30 Mar 2023

New technology allows urologists to identify and remove bladder tumors more easily

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego County to offer a new technology that detects and monitors bladder cancer in both the clinic and operating room settings by using blue light, white light and an imaging dye that makes cancer cells glow florescent pink.

28 Mar 2023

Candida auris infection without epidemiologic links to a prior outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified Candida auris (C. auris) as an urgent public threat due to its role in elevating mortality, its ability to persist in hospital environments, and the high possibility of developing pan-drug resistance.

23 Mar 2023

Study demonstrates effectiveness of a procedure done under the skin to treat uncontrolled hypertension

Hypertension remains poorly controlled worldwide and is becoming more common. Lifestyle changes and blood pressure-reducing drugs are the mainstays of therapy for hypertension, but despite widespread availability of these approaches, many patients with hypertension are not adequately treated.

17 Mar 2023

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Increasing rates of induction of labor of pregnant women in the UK may have unintended consequences

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

Clinical trial of a combination treatment shows great promise for patients with glioblastoma

Study reveals a novel method for assessing an important measure of heart function

Researchers perform in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Novel score identifies the heart failure patients who benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation

Innovative three-step ablation approach holds promise for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

UCSF surgeons perform two novel minimally invasive cardiac procedures for the first time

Hospitals need to establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent C. difficile infections

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

Catheter-based renal denervation provides a new concept for the treatment of hypertension

New technology allows urologists to identify and remove bladder tumors more easily

Candida auris infection without epidemiologic links to a prior outbreak

Study demonstrates effectiveness of a procedure done under the skin to treat uncontrolled hypertension

New imaging tool creates real-time, 3D images and maps of contractions during labor

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

UK HealthCare provides a symphony of support for doctoral student after rare stroke

New project to validate a novel hydrogel for preventing scar tissue formation after heart attack

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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