This Cheap Heartburn Medication Could Save Hospitals Millions
Image credits: Arseny Togulev. The Intensive Care Unit is the most expensive real estate in a hospital. In…
Low-cost pantoprazole improves outcomes, reduces ICU stay, study finds
A study led by McMaster University researchers shows that a widely available and inexpensive medication not only prevents…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment
When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list…
Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury
Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict…
Probiotics limit the spread of drug-resistant genes in preemies
New research reveals how probiotic supplementation helps fragile preterm babies build healthier gut microbiomes and lowers the spread…
New system uses ECG and blood markers for Takotsubo Syndrome
It is often mistaken for a heart attack, but Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – previously known as Broken Heart syndrome…