Cardiology

Lean process methods expedite care in ischemic stroke

(HealthDay)—Use of lean process improvement methodology can reduce the time to stroke care without compromising patient safety, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Stroke.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research shows decline in subarachnoid hemorrhage fatality rates

(Medical Xpress) -- The fatality rate from subarachnoid hemorrhage in a five-county area of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky has declined significantly since 1988, research conducted at the University of Cincinnati ...

Neuroscience

New blood test could improve concussion diagnosis: Study

A global blood test for concussion could be a step closer after a Monash University-led study discovered specific proteins or biomarkers that can help diagnose concussions relatively quickly and accurately.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Congo fever outbreak kills one in Namibia

A man in Namibia has died of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, prompting the country to declare an outbreak of the viral tick-borne disease, the government said on Wednesday.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Case report of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm after C-section

(HealthDay)—Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm has been described after cesarean delivery and can result in life-threatening hemorrhage if untreated, according to a case report published in the September issue of Obstetrics ...

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