Archive: 30/09/2014
Rare respiratory virus, paralysis spreads among US kids
An unusual respiratory virus has sickened more than 400 children across the United States, and the emergence of sudden paralysis in some Colorado youths is sparking concern among doctors.
Sep 30, 2014
First case of Ebola diagnosed in US
The United States has diagnosed its first case of the deadly Ebola virus in a man who became infected in Liberia and traveled to Texas, US health officials said Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2014
Researchers show EEG's potential to reveal depolarizations following TBI
The potential for doctors to measure damaging "brain tsunamis" in injured patients without opening the skull has moved a step closer to reality, thanks to pioneering research at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience ...
Sep 30, 2014
Study compares long-term outcomes for types of aortic valve replacements
Among patients ages 50 to 69 years who underwent aortic valve replacement with bioprosthetic (made primarily with tissue) compared with mechanical prosthetic valves, there was no significant difference in 15-year survival ...
Sep 30, 2014
Medical professional liability claims and esophageal cancer screening
An analysis of liability claims related to esophageal cancer screening finds that the risks of claims arising from acts of commission (complications from screening procedure) as well as acts of omission (failure to screen) ...
Sep 30, 2014
Use of a 'virtual ward' model of care does not reduce hospital readmissions, risk of death
In a trial involving patients at high risk of hospital readmission or death, use of a virtual ward model of care (using some elements of hospital care in the community) after hospital discharge did not significantly reduce ...
Sep 30, 2014