Urinary catheter use often "inappropriate" in hospitalized elderly patients

Article Abstract:

A new study indicates that about 1 of 4 urinary catheters implanted in hospitalized patients aged 70 years or older and 1 of 3 in hospitalized patients aged 85 years or older are unnecessary. The study suggests that catheters may be inserted to manage patients with limited functional independence rather than for accepted medical indications, such as treating urinary retention or monitoring of urine output.

Methods, Usage, Patients, Patient care, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Urinary catheterization

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Microchip spots rare tumor cells in blood

Article Abstract:

A micro-chip based device tested at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston may help detect the presence of tumor cells in blood of patients' suffering from metastatic cancer. Though, the clinical benefits are yet to be established.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Integrated & Hybrid Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor chips, Diagnosis, Technology application, Cancer, Tumor markers, Standard IC, Tumour markers

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Phase 3 trials suggest ways to improve current hematologic cancer therapies

Article Abstract:

The advancements in therapies in defeating hematologic cancer and discusses the success of Phase 3 trials in helping to tackle cancer are discussed.

Evaluation, Clinical trials, Cancer patients, Control, Blood diseases, Hematologic diseases

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