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Humanizing the ICU

The ICU is the last frontier of medical care, a symbol of both its promise and of its limits. Given the huge costs of operating an ICU, it is also an arena for intense debate about physician responsibility towards patients, in the face of growing competition for scarce medical resources.  Rationalizing the use of ICUs […]

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Optimizing patient dose with the latest technology and tools

The ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) will remain the key method used to determine the proper exposure technique for a given examination. However, the technology and the methods used to achieve the lowest reasonably achievable dose will continue to evolve. New, more efficient technology can have a significant impact on required dose levels. […]

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Endoscopy – growing need for quality benchmarks

Since the 1980s, endoscopy has rapidly grown to become the weapon of choice against a wide range of digestive diseases. The pace of growth has, however, led to concerns about quality. Recent years have revealed there is much that can be improved in the effectiveness of endoscopy.  As with other medical procedures, endoscopy

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The burden of sepsis around the globe: the terrible example of Ebola

Ebola, a river in the northern Democratic Republic of Congo, has become a familiar name to all of us over the last few months with the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa. by Prof. Jean-Louis Vincent As of September 22, 2014, this outbreak has reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than […]