WORLD’S CLINICAL NEWS LEADER ISSN 0898-7270 Vol.42 No.1 • 2-3/2024
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Wearable Ultrasound Predicts Liver Failure
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uman body tissues and organs naturally stiffen with age, and this process can be more pronounced in certain diseases, indicating a potential decline in health. Clinicians currently use ultrasound elastography to measure organ stiffness. This tech-
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AI Algorithm Monitors Vital Signs to Detect Sepsis Before Symptoms
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epsis, a serious blood infection, can initiate a life-threatening chain reaction throughout the body and poses a significant global health challenge. As a dysregulated host response to infection, sepsis affects over 48.9 million people annually world-
wide, resulting in approximately 11 million deaths. Early detection of sepsis is crucial for effective treatment, including fluid resuscitation, antibiotic administration, and source control. However, identifying sepsis can be difficult due to its heterogeneous nature. Cont’d on page 15
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Novel Imaging Technique Could Revolutionize Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
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Catheter Prevents Bacterial Infections
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acteria have developed efficient swimming abilities, which can pose significant health risks, particularly in medical settings where catheters are commonly used. These thin tubes, meant to remove fluids from the body, can unfortunately serve as pathways for bacteria to enter and cause urinary tract infections, leading to substantial healthcare costs worldwide. In response, re-
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uberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and can be deadly if left untreated. It spreads through the air when people with TB expel bacteria via droplets. While many individuals who contract TB remain asymptomatic, a small percentage do not control the infection, leading to active disease. Current TB testing methods, such as skin tests or blood tests like the interferon gamma Cont’d on page 9
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IVUS Improves Outcomes in Cardiovascular Stenting
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ntroduced over three decades ago, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) offers a more precise and detailed view of the coronary arteries. Studies have demonstrated that IVUS-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is more effective than angiography-guided PCI in re-
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International Hospital Federation Announces 2023 IHF Award Winners
he International Hospital Fed- the 46th World Hospital Congress, eration (IHF; Geneva, Swit- which saw 1500 attendees from T zerland; www.ihf-fih.org) held its over 80 countries and territories. annual Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner on October 26, 2023, to celebrate excellence in hospital and healthcare leadership. The Awards Ceremony was the highlight of
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groundbreaking imaging platform called Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT) can now enhance the detection of pancreatic cancer cells at the microscopic level, potentially improving surgery outcomes and extending patient survival.
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The ceremony was held in Lisbon (Portugal) at the Lisbon Congress Centre in front of an audience comprising 500 international hospitals and healthcare executives. Cont’d on page 21
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