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Critical Care

Inhaled Anticholinergics Linked to Acute Urinary Retention

Use of short- and long-acting inhaled anticholinergic medications is associated with an increased risk for acute urinary retention in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study. More...
14 Jun 2011
Image: Dr. Jack Kevorkian (1928-2011).

"Right-to-Die" Advocate Jack Kevorkian Dies at 83

Jack Kevorkian, MD, advocate of assisted suicide, died on June 3, 2011, aged 83 in Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak, MI, USA), where he had been hospitalized for heart and kidney problems. More...
14 Jun 2011

CDC Warns of Rare But Deadly E. coli Infection

As German health officials sought the source of a deadly enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli outbreak that has claimed the lives of at least 19 people, the CDC has issued a notice to healthcare providers to be on alert for infection among travelers returning from Germany. More...
12 Jun 2011

Telemedicine Intervention May Improve ICU Outcomes

A telemedicine intervention may improve patient outcomes in the intensive care unit, according to the results of a new study. More...
12 Jun 2011
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Vital Signs Simulators Assure Patient Monitor Device Quality

Innovative patient simulators utilize advanced technology for quality-assurance testing and troubleshooting of patient monitors. More...
09 Jun 2011

Miniature Ventilator May Help COPD Patients Improve Mobility

An easy-to-carry ventilation system with a simple nasal mask may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease become more active, according to a new study. More...
09 Jun 2011

Cardiac Viability Tests Are Not a Good Gauge for Best Treatment

Medical tests used to determine the extent of damage to a patient's heart might not be an effective tool in identifying which treatment will provide the greatest chance of survival, claims a new study. More...
08 Jun 2011
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