Search Tag: survival rates

IMAGING Management

Ai-advances-the-development-of-a-cancer-survival-calculator

2023 03 Nov

According to a new study, presented at the ACS Clinical Congress 2023, researchers have created an AI-driven tool for calculating the long-term survival prospects of recently diagnosed cancer patients.   Estimating survival rates for patients with cancer normally depends on their cancer stage.  However, numerous other factors can influence a...Read more

Cardiology Management

Statins-before-cardiac-arrest-improve-survival-odds-afterwards

2016 14 Nov

According to a study presented at the Resuscitation Science Symposium at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016 , patients who have been taking statins have better chances of surviving longer after a cardiac arrest.   See Also : High-Intensity Statin Therapy Linked to Lower Risk of Death Cholesterol-lowering...Read more

Cardiology Management

High-rise-building-residents-have-low-cardiac-arrest-survival-rates

2016 19 Jan

A new study has found that survival rates from cardiac arrest decrease the higher up the building a person lives. The study is published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.    The primary reason for this is that high-rise buildings pose unique barriers for 911-initiated first responders, explains Ian Drennan, paramedic with York Region Paramedic...Read more

IMAGING Management

Ct-follow-up-after-lung-cancer-surgery-improves-survival

2015 01 Oct

A Danish study finds improved survival rates in lung cancer patients after surgery if their management includes a follow-up programme based on computer tomography (CT) of the chest. The findings were presented at the ERS International Congress 2015 in Amsterdam. "Our results show a significant improvement for survival rates for patients post-surgery...Read more

Executive Health Management

2015-2016-best-hospitals-report

2015 24 Jul

U.S. News & World Report has released the 26th edition of the Best Hospitals rankings, which are based on consumer-friendly data and information on nearly 5,000 medical centres nationwide. The Best Hospitals methodology measures patient volume, patient safety, risk-adjusted survival rates and adequacy of nurse staffing, among other care-related factors....Read more