Search Tag: COVID-19
2024 14 Oct
COVID-19 has been linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks, strokes, and all-cause mortality. However, the long-term duration and underlying factors contributing to this elevated cardiovascular risk after a COVID-19 infection remain unclear. A recent study led by Cleveland Clinic and the University...Read more
2024 14 Oct
As the end of the year approaches, telehealth advocates are raising alarms about the potential expiration of virtual prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances. These temporary allowances, enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, have provided critical access to essential treatments for patients across the United States, particularly those...Read more
2024 07 Oct
The primary goal of COVID-19 vaccination is to reduce the risk of infection, complications, and fatalities. However, the vaccine may also pose a small risk for certain cardiovascular events. The European Medicines Agency has identified myocarditis and pericarditis as very rare adverse effects (fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases) following mRNA vaccination...Read more
2024 07 Oct
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global healthcare systems, with patient outcomes varying widely from asymptomatic cases to severe illnesses, resulting in high mortality. Understanding which factors contribute to poor prognosis is crucial in managing the disease effectively. Chest imaging has been pivotal in diagnosing and assessing...Read more
2024 02 Sep
A recent review addresses the challenge of categorising new persistent symptoms that patients experience after recovering from ICU-treated sepsis caused by COVID-19. It explores whether these symptoms fit into one of the following categories: Long-COVID, Post-Sepsis Syndrome, or Post-Intensive-Care Syndrome. It also considers if patients might...Read more
2024 05 Aug
Awake prone positioning has been shown to reduce endotracheal intubation in patients with COVID-19-related acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (AHRF). This method has also become standard care for patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). During the COVID-19 pandemic, studies suggested that awake proning...Read more
2024 09 Jul
Dexamethasone is a life-saving treatment for severe COVID-19, though patients exhibit varied responses to the therapy. Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have uncovered how this cortisone compound influences the impaired inflammatory response and which patients benefit...Read more
2024 09 Jun
In a recent clinical trial, a 15-day course of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir targeting SARS-CoV-2 was found to be safe as an extended-duration treatment. However, it did not alleviate specific symptoms of long COVID. These findings are published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The combination of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is approved by the FDA for treating...Read more
2024 08 Jun
Research indicates that when nurses feel blocked from taking morally justifiable actions or achieving ethical outcomes, it leads to poor mental health, burnout, and a desire to leave their jobs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, surveys revealed that shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and lack of support from hospital administrators were...Read more
2024 14 May
According to research presented at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), heart failure patients vaccinated against COVID-19 are 82% more likely to survive than their unvaccinated counterparts. While previous research has confirmed the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with cardiovascular...Read more
2024 19 Apr
Decision-making in the ICU is a multifaceted process that involves clinical assessment, collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, ethical considerations, evidence-based practice, communication, and continuous adaptation to evolving clinical scenarios. Read more
2024 05 Apr
A team of Google scientists has unveiled a groundbreaking machine-learning tool named Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) designed to detect and monitor various health conditions by analysing sounds like coughing and breathing. This innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, trained on an extensive dataset comprising millions of human audio...Read more
2024 05 Apr
A team of Google scientists has unveiled a groundbreaking machine-learning tool named Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) designed to detect and monitor various health conditions by analysing sounds like coughing and breathing. This innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, trained on an extensive dataset comprising millions of human audio...Read more
2024 05 Apr
A team of Google scientists has unveiled a groundbreaking machine-learning tool named Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) designed to detect and monitor various health conditions by analysing sounds like coughing and breathing. This innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system, trained on an extensive dataset comprising millions of human audio...Read more
2024 04 Apr
Researchers at UVA Health, led by Dr. Steven L. Zeichner, have discovered a potential explanation for some of the mysteries surrounding COVID-19 and long COVID. They found that COVID-19 can induce the production of antibodies, termed "abzymes," that mimic enzymes regulating essential body functions like blood pressure, blood clotting, and inflammation....Read more
2024 19 Mar
Findings from the HOT-COVID Randomised Clinical Trial, just published in JAMA, were presented at #ISICEM24. COVID-19 pneumonia often leads to hypoxaemic respiratory failure, necessitating high levels of supplemental oxygen and intensive care. Previous recommendations suggested maintaining peripheral oxygen saturation (Spo2) between 90% and...Read more
2024 13 Feb
Cell-based therapies, particularly mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), hold significant promise for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). MSCs exhibit therapeutic effects such as reducing inflammation, improving lung function, and promoting tissue repair. These cells can be sourced from different tissues, affecting their ease of harvest...Read more
2023 24 Nov
New research to be presented at the upcoming annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), reveals distinctive brain changes in individuals with long COVID, different to those who have fully recovered from COVID-19. Long COVID sufferers experience a wide variety of different symptoms which may persist for long time after...Read more
2023 22 Nov
Sepsis can have potentially life-threatening consequences. Early recognition is crucial for effective intervention. The role of patients in preventing and identifying sepsis early is vital. However, there is an incomplete understanding of sepsis knowledge among at-risk groups and their ability to recognise sepsis as a medical emergency. COVID-19...Read more
2023 04 Oct
High performance computing refers to computing systems with extremely high computational power that are able to solve hugely complex and demanding problems. In the digital decade, high performance computing (HPC) is at the core of major advances and innovation, and a strategic resource for Europe's future. In today’s world, more and...Read more
2023 03 Oct
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from a dysregulated response to infection, historically associated with bacterial infections. However, viral infections are increasingly recognised as significant contributors to sepsis, especially with events like the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and surges of respiratory viruses like RSV and influenza. Despite...Read more
2023 28 Sep
In a recent report, published in the journal Cancer, researchers have documented a significant decline in cancer screenings and subsequent diagnoses in the United States during the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were notable decreases in the number of newly diagnosed cases across six types of cancer including colorectal, female breast,...Read more
2023 30 Aug
Instituting patient safety practices will save lives and healthcare dollars. We are proud of our healthcare experts; it is the system that needs to be fixed, and we can do that! We can create a system where safe, high-quality healthcare is delivered to every patient every time. Healthcare must become a high-reliability organisation, and this starts...Read more
2023 11 Jul
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on healthcare, with millions of cases and deaths reported globally. Healthcare workers have been particularly affected, experiencing increased mental health issues, burnout, and moral distress. The pandemic has led to higher levels of anxiety, depression, stress reactions, sleep disturbances, and posttraumatic...Read more
2023 06 Jun
The 30-day outcome findings in patients undergoing postponed elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic (TRACE II) were presented at a poster session at Euroanaesthesia 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the ability to perform elective surgeries worldwide. To understand the consequences of delayed surgery, the TRACE II study...Read more
2023 03 May
According to research presented at EHRA 2023, patients with severe COVID-19 requiring mechanical ventilation have an increased risk of developing ventricular tachycardia and other heart rhythm disorders within six months. The study found that these patients had a higher risk of developing ventricular tachycardia than those without a severe COVID-19...Read more
2023 22 Mar
In an interesting session at #ISICEM23, Michelle Chew, Professor of Anesthesiology, Intensive care, and Acute Medicine Care at Linköping University Hospital, Sweden, talked about stress, anxiety, and burnout. Prof Chew discussed a study conducted by her group on perceived and physiological stress, anxiety, and burnout among ICU staff in an area...Read more
2023 21 Mar
At the #ISICEM23 this week in Brussels, the benefits and harms of therapeutic-dose heparin varied by hospitalised COVID-19 patient characteristics were discussed, and the importance of considering the heterogeneity of treatment effect (HTE) in the design and analysis of randomised clinical trials was highlighted. To date, RCTs that have tested...Read more
2023 15 Feb
According to a study published in the journal Vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines have not been linked to an increased risk of serious adverse events such as heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, myocarditis, pericarditis, and deep vein thrombosis. The study, which was coordinated by Lamberto Manzoli, a medical epidemiologist and professor at the University...Read more
2023 15 Feb
There is increasing evidence supporting the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients that do not respond to maximal medical therapy. ARDS can occur in some COVID-19 patients who are hospitalised, and ECMO can be utilised as a treatment option in some cases. Using ECMO can help...Read more