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Medics demonstrate treating disaster victims via satellite
A major disaster struck southern Germany on Thursday 7 November, claiming numerous victims and cutting the town of Ulm off from the rest of the world. Except all the victims were actually actors and the `disaster` was really a pre-scripted event. In reality, Ulm was the site of a full-scale trial of the new DELTASS (Disaster Emergency Logistics... view more... (2002-11-12)
ANGIOPLASTY OR MEDICAL THERAPY IMMEDIATELY AFTER HEART ATTACK? (p 814, 825 )
Authors of a study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggest that there is no difference in treatment outcome of pre-hospital medical therapy with anti-clotting drugs or emergency angioplasty after severe heart attack. Although the use of anti-clotting drugs before hospital admission (prehospital fibrinolysis) and primary angioplasty... view more... (2002-09-11)
MR spectroscopy significantly reduces need for breast biopsy
In a study featured in the June issue of Radiology, researchers found that imaging suspicious breast lesions with magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy reduced the need for biopsy by 58 percent. view more (2006-05-30)
Predicting PET Imaging's Future: Diagnosing and Treating Diseases ASAP
Imagine a new world of detecting and diagnosing diseases sooner-even before any symptoms are present. Consider the possibility of receiving individualized, targeted molecular, cellular or genetic medical treatment as soon as possible and of undergoing scanning that can quickly tell your doctor whether your treatment is working. view more (2006-11-02)
Blood test can accurately diagnose heart failure in patients with kidney dysfunction
A large-scale analysis has shown that a blood test previously found useful in diagnosing or ruling out heart failure in emergency room patients remains effective in patients with chronic kidney disease. view more (2005-12-15)
Pregnancy complications account for majority of Emergency Medicaid costs for undocumented immigrants
A large majority of the Emergency Medicaid expenditures in North Carolina are for childbirth and complications of pregnancy for patients who are undocumented immigrants, although spending for undocumented elderly and disabled patients is increasing at a faster rate, according to a study in the March 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on access to... view more... (2007-03-14)
NEW DIAGNOSTIC METHOD COULD IMPROVE DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER (p 1849)
A new diagnostic technique using colour Doppler with an ultrasound contrast agent is more effective than conventional systematic biopsy in diagnosing prostate cancer, conclude the authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Prostate cancer detection is currently based on three diagnostic tests: serum prostate-specific antigen... view more... (2001-06-06)
New NHS payment system "is no panacea"
The new NHS payment system has already run into problems and requires careful monitoring, say researchers at Dr Foster in this week's BMJ. view more (2005-03-09)
Coronary CTA costs less than standard of care for triaging women with acute chest pain
Non-invasive coronary CT angiography (CTA) is more cost-effective than current tests for diagnosing women with low risk of a heart attack who come to the emergency room with acute chest pain, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. view more (2008-08-11)
Noise reduction for mobiles can save lives
Though mobile communications have improved emergency services' efficiency, noisy environments still pose communication problems for users. ANITA has addressed the issue with a noise-reduction system that could save lives. view more (2005-04-12)
First UK centre to provide advanced medical skills
The University of Hertfordshire's Intensive Care & Emergency Simulation Centre (HICESC) has become the first UK centre to adopt training practices developed in the United States. view more (2005-05-17)
Oneida beats biotech doldrums
Oneida TheraDiagnostics Ltd, a new life sciences company specialising in molecular diagnostic and virology services is establishing laboratories at the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC) this month. The recent funding dearth for biotechnology has meant that this is the first new laboratory client for nearly a year, at LBIC, which provides... view more... (2004-06-08)
Rapid Diagnostic Test For Plague
An important step towards controlling bubonic and pneumonic plague may soon be possible with the use of a straightforward and accurate diagnostic test, according to authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Plague is a flea-borne rodent disease that is occasionally transmitted to man, with around 3000-4000 cases annually in more than... view more... (2003-01-16)
New sensitive markers to detect myocardial infarction
New biomarkers significantly improve the early detection of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Recent studies reveal a novel and promising way for doctors to conclusively ensure that a patient is having or not having an AMI in a timely and accurate manner saving time and money. view more (2009-08-31)
Research identifies in-flight emergencies
Fainting is the most common in-flight medical emergency. Research recently published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care details the number, type and frequency of medical emergencies on board two airlines. view more (2009-01-26)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Can Identify Effectiveness of Chemotherapy Early in High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
The effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with advanced breast cancer can be evaluated earlier by using 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET) imaging over other conventional imaging procedures, according to an article in the July issue of the Society of Nuclear Medicine's Journal of Nuclear Medicine. view more (2005-07-27)
Emergency medicine doctors top stress league
Emergency medicine doctors come top of the stress league, with around double the reported stress levels of other doctors, reveals a national survey in Emergency Medicine Journal. Nearly one in 10 reported suicidal thoughts. view more (2002-04-19)
Testing the taser on human subjects -- preliminary physiological measurements
There has been some controversy regarding the use of the Taser in controlling subjects in police custody, including reports of deaths. view more (2007-05-16)
Frail elderly disaster
Planning for emergencies must take into account the growing numbers of frail elderly people who will by virtue of shifting demographics be involved in any natural or manmade disaster. view more (2009-05-19)
Emergency angioplasty use rises, but some patients still miss out
Compared with their counterparts a decade ago, today's heart attack patients are receiving emergency angioplasty or clot-busting drugs to re-open clogged arteries at a far greater rate, but 10 percent of patients who could benefit from this life-saving treatment still do not receive it. view more (2007-08-03)
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