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Image: The Draeger Infinity M540 handheld patient monitor (Photo courtesy of Draeger Medical Systems).

Monitoring Solution Integrates Clinical Information at Point-of-Care

An advanced monitoring system streamlines workflow by enabling wireless transmission of vital signs data during patient transport, along with additional clinical benefits. More...
13 Jun 2012

Low-Carb Diets Do Not Damage the Kidneys

Low-carbohydrate, high-protein weight loss diets do not cause noticeably harmful effects to patients' kidney function or their fluid and electrolyte balance, according to a new study. More...
13 Jun 2012

ICU Discharge Policies May Bias Hospital Quality Measurement

A new study suggests that while in-hospital mortality for intensive care unit patients is often used as a quality measure, discharge practices may bias the results in a way that disadvantages large academic hospitals. More...
12 Jun 2012
Image: The Aisys Carestation anesthesia delivery system (Photo courtesy of GE Healthcare).

Innovative Anesthesia Control Module Sets Target End-Tidal Values

A novel anesthesiology gas delivery system module constantly measures end-tidal values and automatically adjusts the gas delivery and total flow to achieve and maintain set target values. More...
11 Jun 2012

New Guidelines for Diabetic Foot Infections Can Help Prevent Amputations

New guidelines released for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections include extensive, evidence-based answers determined to be most helpful for treatment decision-making, More...
07 Jun 2012

Physicians Hesitant About Stopping PSA Tests

Recent recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force advising elimination of routine PSA screening for prostate cancer in healthy men are likely to encounter serious resistance from primary care physicians, according to a new survey. More...
06 Jun 2012

Low Frequency Sound Massage Helps Treat Diseases

Vibroacoustic therapy, which uses low frequency sound, could play a key role in reducing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. More...
05 Jun 2012
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