Simple change in sepsis treatment could save thousands of lives
A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa.
Jan 7, 2026
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Adrenaline restarts the heart after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five.
Jan 7, 2026
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Shared experience in trauma teams links directly to improved patient outcomes
A new study published in Organization Science titled "Transactive Memory Systems and Hospital Trauma Team Performance: Shared Experience in Action Teams" reveals that trauma patients have better outcomes when they are treated ...
Jan 6, 2026
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In Fort Worth, mobile blood transfusion program has saved lives
Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed. Blood splattered across the person's cheeks and neck, seeped through the gauze looped around a leg and dripped onto the floor.
Jan 5, 2026
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Nurses with a sense of teamwork more likely to take breaks, which mitigates burnout
Nurses in critical care units who perceive higher levels of teamwork with their colleagues are more likely to take breaks during their shifts, according to new research from The Center for Health Design published in American ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Signature neural patterns may help predict recovery from traumatic brain injury
After traumatic brain injury (TBI), some patients may recover completely, while others retain severe disabilities. Accurately evaluating prognosis is challenging in patients on life-sustaining therapy.
Dec 23, 2025
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AI could help predict nutrition risks in ICU patients
A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict which critically ill patients on ventilators are at risk of underfeeding, potentially ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Special breathing tubes don't improve emergency intubation outcomes, trial finds
Modified endotracheal tubes designed to reduce patient pneumonia risk failed to improve outcomes compared to standard breathing tubes, researchers report in a new study.
Dec 18, 2025
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Where medicine meets melody—how lullabies help babies and parents in intensive care
Playing soothing live music in intensive care units not only helps parents bond with their baby but also provides a moment's respite from an uncertain and stressful situation, says a senior doctor in the The BMJ.
Dec 17, 2025
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Some ventilator settings can double airway stress
Mechanical ventilation saves lives, but the airflow it produces inside an intubated airway can also shape conditions linked to complications during long-term support. In a recent study, SUNY Polytechnic Institute faculty ...
Dec 17, 2025
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