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Will ECPR Move the Needle on Cardiac Arrest Survival?

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can be defined as the emergent use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on patients in cardiac arrest for whom conventional CPR has failed.  According to some estimates, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is responsible for as many as 313,000 deaths annually in the United States and 4-5 million globally…

Almost 50% of Global Dementia Cases May Be Preventable

PHILADELPHIA – Nearly half of dementia cases worldwide could theoretically be prevented or delayed by eliminating 14 modifiable risk factors during an individual’s lifetime, a report from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care. The report adds two new modifiable risk factors for dementia — high cholesterol and vision loss — to the

Norovirus Tops Incidence Estimates Study in China

Norovirus Tops Incidence Estimates Study in China

A study in China has provided estimates on the incidence of five pathogens, with norovirus coming at the top. By examining rates across gender and age groups, scientists can identify priority populations for targeted preventive interventions aimed at reducing disease burden. These insights help in the development of public health…