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Less is More in Shock Management
Permissive hypotension, phenotyping shock, vasopressor selection and timing, and emerging interest in beta-blockade for septic patients. It is important to reconsider conventional aggressive approaches to shock management and explore the evolving concept of permissive hypotension. There is a need to avoid reflexively treating all hypotension...
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Nutraceutical Opportunities in Treatment of Diseases
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of red blood cell abnormalities that are inherited. The disease results from mutation in the HBB (haemoglobin, beta) which helps in making the beta-globin protein. Heterozygotes produce a mixture of normal haemoglobin and sickle haemoglobin. Homozygotes only produce abnormal beta chains that make sickle haemoglobin,...
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Telemedicine Policy Trends: Legal Updates and Challenges for Clinicians
Key Takeaways: Telemedicine policy uncertainty impacts both patient access and clinician practice. Updated privacy and security regulations may address key patient and clinician concerns. Interstate licensure and unified guidelines are essential for sustained telemedicine growth. Introduction Administrative burdens and compliance...
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Paving the Way for HealthTech Innovation and Growth in Asia
Healthcare systems across Asia are facing unprecedented challenges. Ageing populations, rising chronic disease burdens, and resource constraints are pushing traditional models of care to their limits. However, there remains tremendous opportunity for innovation. Multiple stakeholders across the healthcare landscape – from ministries of health and their...
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2024: A Turning Point for Innovation – What’s Next?
The global landscape of innovation is shifting rapidly, influenced by emerging technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and economic pressures. As we approach 2025, organisations are urged to reassess their strategies, embrace transformation, and precisely measure their innovation impact. This moment calls for proactive advancement, not mere...
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Sustainable Medical Imaging: Carbon Footprint of CT Scans and Value-Based Healthcare
Background The healthcare sector is experiencing significant technological transformation, particularly in medical imaging (Doo et al., 2024). Over the past four years, cloud migration and Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption have surged, with 219 EU CE-marked AI solutions for radiology available as of 2024 (Health AI Register,2024)....
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Rationale for Early Arginine-Vasopressin Administration
The basics of vasopressor support and advanced considerations regarding its early use in intensive care settings. Introduction The use of vasopressors in critical care is a crucial aspect of haemodynamic management. While norepinephrine remains the primary agent of choice, the role of other vasopressors such as vasopressin has gained...
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Five Years After the Pandemic Outbreak: Have Nurses Been Heard?
Dear readers, Time is flying by, and we are now almost in April. As a nurse, March has become a very significant month for me. On 12.03.2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic outbreak in the United Kingdom. The last five years have changed my life as a nurse and as a private individual. I have no doubt that I am not the only one who...
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When You Are a Nurse, a Daughter and Next of Kin - The Challenges of Knowing Too Much
Dear readers, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have all had a colourful start to 2025. I’m guessing that, just like every other year, this will not be a boring one. Some might say that’s a good thing. I am one of them. My year began in a positive way. I have taken up a registered nurse position for NHS Wales and will soon begin work...
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Thirty Years in Nursing: A Love Letter to my Profession
My Dear Nursing, We have been together for a long time. It's 30 years now. You met me as a young student and made me a nurse. Here I am, 51 years old, with 27 epic years of work and life experience as a staff nurse. My dear, where has the time gone? We saw and did so much together! A tremendous, enormous amount. They say time flies,...
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2024 Autumn Budget: A Call to Action for Health Services – What's Next?
Of the big Budget bet made by the government, one-third (c.£26bn) has been staked in turning around the NHS. While welcome, there is now a weight of expectation for the NHS to deliver. And if the NHS cannot deliver by March 2026, there is a risk that its next settlement might not be so generous. The Budget provides certainty until March 2026,...
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Dear Mr President, Come Take a Walk with Me….
Being a Nurse in the War and Then Becoming a War Nurse Dear readers, It’s time for my thoughts from the island. Over the last few weeks, a beautiful and most important song has come back to my mind. I sang along to Pink's 'Dear Mr President', released in 2006. I sang along in the car, shower, and kitchen. I sang the words to this...
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Wound Dressings: Thermoresponsive Polymer for Painless Removal
Interview with Prof. Thorsten Steinberg, Head of Laboratory, Medical Center – University of Freiburg A team of researchers led by Prof. Rolf Mülhaupt and Prof. Thorsten Steinberg at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg has developed a thermoresponsive polymer that enables wound dressings to be removed painlessly and without leaving any...
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Opportunities and Challenges with AI in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
We all know that artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changer, and the world of pharmaceuticals is quickly advancing towards incorporating it into the industry. Pioneering advancements in AI are not just transforming how drugs are discovered, but they are also refining treatment accuracy and reducing operational costs across the board....
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Why Are Nurses Against a Nursing Council? A Pandora’s Box You Won’t Be Able to Shut
Dear readers, I hope this little article finds you well. It has been three months since I last shared my thoughts with you. As you can imagine, a lot has happened in this time, in my professional and private lives (well, that’s life!), but there is one particular story I would like to share with you all today. Last week, I had...
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Blood-Based Biomarkers for Disease Detection and Management
Blood-based biomarkers can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of many illnesses, including cancer. Biomarkers, in general, are biological molecules found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that indicate normal or pathological processes or responses to therapeutic interventions. They may include unusual proteins, enzymes, or normal...
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Dr Leen Kawas Discusses 5 Trends Helping to Transform Clinical Trials in 2024
Dr Leen Kawas Biotechnology Professional and Co-Managing Partner Propel Bio Partners A well-managed clinical trial can help determine a drug candidate’s safety and efficacy. Defining the clinical trial parameters requires consideration of multiple factors, and many strict requirements must be satisfied. Recruiting enough eligible participants...
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Global Health Challenges and the Role of Public Health Professionals
Image Credit: Pexels In recent years, global health has become a topic of growing importance. From pandemics that sweep across nations to chronic diseases that affect millions, health challenges know no borders. Whether it's a viral outbreak or the persistent issue of clean water access, the health of people around the globe is interconnected...
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EEHRxF and the Evolution of European Healthcare Interoperability
In the realm of European healthcare, interoperability has emerged as a critical cornerstone for enhancing patient care and streamlining healthcare delivery across borders. At the forefront of this initiative stands the European Electronic Health Record Exchange Format (EEHRxF), a standardized framework poised to revolutionize how health data is...
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Stress and Gender: Unravelling the Differences in Coping Mechanisms
Image Credit: iStock When it comes to dealing with stress, men and women often exhibit distinct coping strategies. While both sexes experience stress, their responses to it can be vastly different, shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Understanding these differences is crucial for developing...
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