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Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

29 Jan 2024

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

A study in the Netherlands reports a significant rise in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections since October 2023, with a notable decrease in the median age of patients compared to the last epidemic.

28 Jan 2024

New app improves care coordination competency of nurses involved in managing critically ill patients

To improve the care coordination competency of nurses involved in the management of critically ill patients on life support, an electronic app-; NCCCS-; was developed by Associate Professor Chie Takiguchi of Toho University and Professor Tomoko Inoue of International University of Health and Welfare.

27 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

New global criteria for improved diagnosis of pediatric sepsis

Diagnosis of sepsis in children has been improved based on new research findings. An international research team co-led by the Luregn Schlapbach from the University and the University Children's Hospital Zurich harnessed artificial intelligence to analyze data from over 3.5 million children suffering from this life-threatening disease.

25 Jan 2024

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that maternal COVID-19 vaccination provides similar antibody levels in preterm and full-term infants' cord blood, with higher doses leading to increased antibodies.

24 Jan 2024

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes

The link between blood pressure (BP) control and potential adverse outcomes in the perinatal period.

22 Jan 2024

Tailoring a computerized decision support system to the ICU environment improves patient safety

A recent multicentre study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a computerized decision support system (CDSS) to the ICU environment significantly reduced the number of high-risk drug combinations administered to ICU patients.

22 Jan 2024

Study assesses effectiveness of strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings

Researchers analyzed whether infection prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic were adequate in protecting healthcare workers.

22 Jan 2024

Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born.

18 Jan 2024

Chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease threaten burn victims' survival

Despite enormous medical advances, severe burns are still potentially life-threatening injuries. Clinical scores, which take relevant parameters into account, are available to doctors as a decision-making aid for therapeutic measures and to assess the probability of patient survival.

17 Jan 2024

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Despite major disruptions to health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant increase in preventable conditions or deaths in children according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221726.

16 Jan 2024

Intensive Care News and Research

Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

New app improves care coordination competency of nurses involved in managing critically ill patients

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

New global criteria for improved diagnosis of pediatric sepsis

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes

Tailoring a computerized decision support system to the ICU environment improves patient safety

Study assesses effectiveness of strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings

Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

Chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease threaten burn victims' survival

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Revolutionary AI tool forecasts kidney injury signs with high accuracy in intensive care

10 years of University of Kentucky's Healthy Hearts for Women takes aim at heart disease

New study reveals higher mortality risk in COVID-19 patients with newly-diagnosed atrial fibrillation

Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

New study reveals key blood markers for sepsis diagnosis in burn patients

Universal consensus definition unlocks research advancements for critically ill children worldwide

New study reveals widespread diagnostic errors in seriously ill hospitalized adults

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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