HN Summary • Mackenzie Health is transforming hospital care for older adults, who make up 70% of its inpatients, by investing in specialized seniors-care training, dedicated expertise and a coordinated Seniors Care Strategy to improve safety, consistency and outcomes. • Targeted initiatives such as the ADAPT delirium-prevention model, EMR-integrated screening tools and the specialized Behavioural […] The post Reimagining hospital care for an aging population appeared first on Hospital News.
HN Summary • World-First Innovation: Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is the first hospital globally to integrate the Neurolyser XR High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) system into a clinical setting—offering a non-invasive, needle-free, and radiation-free treatment for chronic pain through precise thermal ablation of targeted nerves. • Clinical Impact: The Neurolyser XR HIFU system delivers rapid pain […] The post A Transformative Advancement in Chronic Pain Management appeared first on Hospital News.
Macrolide Antibiotics Overview Introduction The Macrolide Antibiotics Overview provides a summary of a class of medications commonly used to treat bacterial infections. Macrolide antibiotics are a group of drugs that work by inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria, helping the body to fight infections. These antibiotics are often prescribed for infections affecting the respiratory tract, […]
HN Summary • AI-powered screening tool: Researchers at UHN developed the Hypermobility Assessment Tool (HAT), an AI-driven smartphone app approved by Health Canada that uses a phone camera to measure joint flexibility and automatically generate a Beighton Score to screen for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). • Improving accessibility and accuracy: The app simplifies the traditionally manual […] The post New screening app for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes appeared first on Hospital News.
