Critical Care

Limiting Radiation to Major Salivary Glands in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Avoiding the salivary contralateral submandibular gland during radiation therapy is feasible and safe with advanced stage, node-positive head and neck tumors and base of tongue lesions, according to new research. More...12 Mar 2014

Greece's Deepening Health Crisis Due to Austerity Measures
A new study reveals that healthcare budget cuts are linked to the increasing inability of patients to access the health system, the rise in the incidence of infectious diseases, and deterioration of the overall mental health of Greek people. More...10 Mar 2014
In Other News
Magnesium Drip Fails to Improve Stroke Outcomes
Microsensor Set to Broadcast Data from Inside the Heart or Blood Vessels
Thin Skin Adhesive Absorbs Wound Exudates
POC Ultrasound Provides Quality Care to Sports Team
Combined Surveillance System Monitors Hospitalized Patients
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer Patients Offers Long-Term Patient Survival with Optimal Quality of Life
Remote Translator Helps Bridge Language Gap
Reusing ECG Leads Does Not Promote Infections
Dressing Designed to Prevent Skin Reactions During Radiation Therapy
Grape Seed Extract Increases Effectiveness of Chemotherapy While Alleviating Damaging Side Effects
Rectal Device Enables Easy Medication Administration
Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Leads to Stroke
Rapid Hemostasis System for Gunshot Wounds
Radiation’s Link to Higher Mortality Underscored by Largest-Ever Study of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma Patients
Telephone Calls to IBD Clinics Predict Future Hospitalizations
Stroke Aftermaths Poorer for Women
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Suspected Appendicitis in Children Deemed Effective Front-Line Tool
Poor Sleep Quality Increases Cancer Aggression
Innovative Glasses See Through Human Skin
Bubble CPAP Boosts Neonatal Survival Rates
ZOLL to Host First Dubai Cardiac Arrest Symposium
Surgical Glove Prevents Regrowth of Hand Bacteria
Implanted Sensor Monitors Cerebral Fluid Pressure
HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.







