Search Tag: diagnosis
Medical-fusion-imaging-paving-the-way-for-better-diagnosis-of-tumours
2014 08 Mar
Author Raghumaran Madanagopal Healthcare Research Analyst Frost & Sullivan Medical imaging involves creating images of the human body to assist medical practitioners in effective clinical diagnosis. A number of imaging techniques have been developed over time that not only help in anatomical diagnosis, but also...Read more
The-math-of-decision-in-radiology
2014 08 Mar
Author Prof. Utku Senol MD, PhD Consultant Professor of Department of Radiology Head of Division of Neuroradiology Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Antalya, Turkey [email protected] Key Points Radiologists are constantly dealing with probability...Read more
Study-ventilator-associated-pneumonia-overdiagnosed-and-overmedicated
2014 21 Feb
In a recent study published in the March edition of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, a team of researchers share their findings on the diagnosis and treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). With the aims of quantifying and characterising unjustified antimicrobial use for VAP as well as identifying risk factors associated...Read more
Study-7-t-mri-offers-supporting-radiologic-diagnosis-of-parkinson-s-disease
2014 05 Mar
Findings of new research published online in the journal Radiology indicate that ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers detailed views of a brain area implicated in Parkinson’s disease, a discovery which could potentially lead to earlier detection of this condition affecting millions of people globally. A chronic, progressive...Read more
Nurses-campaign-against-the-dangers-of-digital-diagnoses
2014 02 Jun
As hospitals seek to serve more and more patients, many private healthcare companies are using automated diagnosis systems to make recommendations for care provision. Now, the National Nurses United (NNU) has launched a campaign warning the public about the dangers of impersonal, streamlined treatment recommendations based on large datasets rather...Read more
Improving-chest-pain-diagnosis
2014 28 Jul
A new study conducted by a research group in Manchester and published in the Emergency Medical Journal highlights the importance of clinical judgment, electrocardiogram and blood test on arrival as an effective strategy in reducing unnecessary hospital admission for patients with chest pain. Manchester, England has one of the highest incidences of...Read more
Blood-test-could-help-diagnose-schizophrenia
2014 14 Oct
According to a new study, a blood test could determine who is at high risk for developing schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. The research, conducted by Dr. Diana O. Perkins of the University of North Carolina and her research team, has been published in Schizophrenia Bulletin. Schizophrenia affects around 24 million people worldwide and is...Read more
Pre-diagnostic-care-seldom-reflected-in-quality-measures
2015 05 Feb
The quality measures endorsed by The National Quality Forum (NQF) are not always applicable to the management of patients prior to their diagnoses, according to a report in the February 3 issue of JAMA . The new study shows that the majority of NQF measures focus on the management of patients who already have established diagnoses, and that quality...Read more
New-decision-support-tool-improves-pneumonia-care
2015 13 Mar
According to a new study conducted by researchers at Intermountain Medical Center, using advanced clinical decision support tools can reduce mortality for patients who are treated for pneumonia. The findings have been published in Annals of Emergency Medicine . Approximately 1.1 million patients in the US are treated for pneumonia each year. More...Read more
Public-not-aware-of-dangers-of-overdiagnosis
2015 25 May
According to new research published in the journal PLOS ONE, only one in ten Australians report being told about the risk of overdiagnosis by their doctors. Overdiagnosis is an increasingly recognised problem. Often, healthy people are screened for diseases such as prostate or breast cancer and are victims of unnecessary labelling and treatment....Read more
The-medical-memory-helps-information-recall
2015 31 May
A vexing problem that healthcare providers face is the challenge of explaining a serious diagnosis or complex procedure to a patient. Most of the time, it is difficult for patients to digest the information but at the same time, it is important for the patient to retain vital details and ask any questions they may have related to the diagnosis or procedure....Read more
Agfa-healthcare-receives-fda-510-k-clearance-for-xero-r
2015 18 Jun
XERO “footprint” Viewer now provides easy unified access to patient images from different departments in either reference or diagnostic quality Mortsel, Belgium – “Full Fidelity View” enables retrieval of original renditions of stored CR, DX, CT, MR, CR and US images, for diagnostic purposes. More than 500 XERO Viewer solutions installed...Read more
Biosense-webster-launches-carto-r-3-system-confidense-module
2015 18 Jun
Module for Optimized High-Density Mapping During Catheter Ablation Procedures The CONFIDENSE™ Module's Proprietary Algorithm Streamlines Data Collection, Annotation and Validation for the Market-Leading CARTO® System Diamond Bar, Calif. - Biosense Webster, Inc., a worldwide leader in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, has announced...Read more
Roche-receives-fda-clearance-for-the-cobas-cdiff-test-to-detect-clostridium-difficile
2015 04 Jun
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for the cobas Cdiff Test to detect Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) in stool specimens. The cobas Cdiff Test targets the toxin B gene found in toxigenic C. difficile strains directly in specimens from symptomatic patients....Read more
World-cdx-boston-2015
2015 08 Sep
For the 6th time, the World CDx community will be coming together in Boston to showcase the very latest advancements in companion diagnostics and tailored therapies that are improving and refining personalized healthcare. With collaborations rife and the field rapidly coming of age, World CDx Boston 2015 will guide drug, diagnostic, and technology...Read more
A-s-p-e-n-fluids-electrolytes-and-acid-base-series-and-certificate-of-training-program
2015 21 Jul
A.S.P.E.N. is a new training series focusing on fluids, electrolytes and acid-base. If you need a better understanding of fluid and electrolyte management and if acid-base frequently puzzles you, then this training series is for you. Learn how to diagnose and treat the various extracellular and intracellular electrolyte disorders in your nutrition support...Read more
Iom-report-teamwork-critical-for-improved-diagnosis-1
2015 22 Sep
Data on diagnostic errors are sparse, few reliable measures exist and errors are often found in retrospect, an independent research committee has found with poor teamwork a chief cause. “Diagnostic errors stem from collaboration and communication among clinicians, patients, and their families, a health care work system ill-designed to support the diagnostic...Read more
Iom-report-it-can-support-better-diagnosis
2015 22 Sep
“A well-designed health IT system can facilitate timely access to information, communication among health care professionals, patients, and their families, clinical reasoning and decision making, and feedback and follow-up in the diagnostic process,” an independent research committee has said in its report released today. In its report...Read more
Disparities-in-cancer-care
2015 06 Oct
In Europe, access to quality cancer remains a big issue. Great heterogeneity exists with respect to drugs, screening programmes and resources among different countries in Europe. The most neglected of all cancer populations comprise of those with lower rates of early diagnosis and treatment compliance. Migrants and refugees appear to be one of those...Read more
Heart-disease-why-gender-difference-matters
2015 27 Oct
Despite the fact that heart attacks kill more women, research on breast cancer is generally conducted more than on heart disease. The general perception is that breast cancer is the disease that kills most women but while that may be true for younger women, heart disease is the major killer for women overall. Statistics Norway figures show that 645...Read more
Us-can-improve-ovarian-cancer-diagnosis
2016 19 Jan
Ovarian cancer tends to be diagnosed late and currently lacks effective screening tests , unlike breast cancer. Newly published research reports a promising model to aid diagnosis. An algorithm for the assessment of adnexal masses with ultrasound allows quantification of the risk of malignancy, according to work published in the American Journal...Read more
Robotic-biopsy-combines-mri-and-us
2016 26 Jan
MRI and Ultrasound is being combined in a robot, in research being conducted at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The project shows promise in improving diagnosis of both breast cancer, by reducing false negatives, and muscle diseases. Foad Sojoodi Farimani, one of the project leaders of the European research project MRI and Ultrasound...Read more
Diagnosing-frailty-with-innovative-sensor
2016 15 Feb
A noninvasive, cost-effective and portable sensor could be used to diagnose frailty syndrome in elderly people - the result of PhD research by engineer Nora Millor at the NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre in Spain. Millor (pictured) notes that current diagnostic methods, such as the Fried criteria rely on determining the presence of components...Read more
Sepsis-3-towards-earlier-recognition-and-management
2016 22 Feb
The updated definitions and clinical criteria for sepsis have been welcomed by Professor Jean-Louis Vincent, ICU Management & Practice ’s Editor-in-Chief, who says: “we are finally back to reason – the new recommendations fit the current language.” The new definitions are published in the 23 February issue of JAMA , and aim to facilitate earlier recognition...Read more
The-benefit-trial-accelerating-diagnosis-treatment-and-research
2016 06 Mar
According to an article published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by the Global Chagas Disease Coalition, without a more efficient treatment, more than 200,000 people living with Chagas disease will die from heart disease in the next five years. The conclusion is based on the findings from the international, multicenter, double-blind and placebo-controlled...Read more
Sepsis-3-towards-earlier-recognition-and-management-1
2016 11 Mar
The updated definitions and clinical criteria for sepsis have been welcomed by Professor Jean-Louis Vincent, ICU Management & Practice’s Editor-in-Chief, who says: “we are finally back to reason – the new recommendations fit the current language.” The new definitions are published in the 23 February issue of JAMA, and aim to facilitate earlier recognition...Read more
Frailty-in-the-critically-ill-patient
2016 11 Mar
This review explores current definitions of frailty, methods available to diagnose it, and its application to perioperative and critically ill patients. Frailty is increasingly recognised as a potential contributor to patient outcome during an episode of critical illness. However, there is currently no consensus definition or assessment tool....Read more
Vap-old-definitions-like-old-wine-may-be-best
2016 08 Mar
A single centre retrospective study that evaluated the accuracy in high-risk trauma patients of the infection-related ventilator-associated complications (IVAC) algorithm for detecting ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) found that it failed to detect nearly three-quarters of patients with VAP. The study is published in Respiratory Care . Following...Read more
Patients-with-seizures-how-to-diagnose-and-treat
2016 04 Apr
When ICU patients experience prolonged seizures, immediate action is required to prevent long-term neurological damage. An article in the April issue of Critical Care Nurse provides diagnosis and treatment guidance for nurses and other clinicians whose patients experience continuous or recurrent seizures, convulsive or non-convulsive. The article...Read more