In many ways, a hospital functions like clockwork, with various specialties serving as interlocking gears. If one part of this intricate machinery is not aligned with the others, disruptions are bound to occur, potentially interfering with the entire treatment process. To prevent this, hospitals are well advised to thoroughly inspect their internal workflows, and explore the potential of structured procedures. In this issue, we also cover a new method for measuring the position of hip implants, a drone-based approach to lab sample delivery, and much more. Enjoy reading!
Article • Focus on quality control
Improving radiology department efficiency for hospital inpatients
Because radiology exams are an integral part of the treatment process for many hospital inpatients, any improvements in efficiency can have a positive ripple effect on routine hospital operations and functionality. Two quality control presentations ...
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News • Planning of implant positioningForce sensor to improve hip replacement surgeryA sensor that measures forces passing through the hip joint could help surgeons assess and balance the soft tissues before performing hip implant surgery, leading to more accurate implant positioning. |
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News • Hard to treat cancersKRAS “degrader” could lead to treatment for millions of cancer patientsA newfound molecule, called ACBI3, could potentially lead to new therapies against hard-to-treat cancers, improving outcomes for all patients with cancers caused by KRAS mutations. |
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News • Trial of laboratory serviceDrone delivery of blood samples debuts in LondonThe delivery of blood samples via drone from a hospital to a medical laboratory can save a lot of time, compared with land-based transport. A new trial explores the potential in London. |
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News • Transport of minuscule gold particlesNanoparticles could detect kidney disease better than blood testsBefore administering certain drugs, doctors check a patient’s kidney function by testing their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels. New research shows that gold nanoparticles might give more accurate results. |
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News • Groundwork for new treatmentsFibrosis a prognostic biomarker for HER2-negative breast cancerA new study confirms fibrosis as a prognostic indicator in HER2-negative, the most common breast cancer, and opens the way to antifibrotic drug treatments. |
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News • Study shows impact on length, safety, and efficiencyOperating room design can help shorten surgeryCan operating room design help improve orthopedic surgery procedures? A new study suggests that OR size and layouts can impact the length of knee- and hip-replacement surgeries. |
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News • Burst wave lithotripsyPushing kidney stones with ultrasoundSometimes all it takes is a little push: Using ultrasound to reposition small kidney-stone fragments significantly lowers patients’ returns to the operating room, a new study finds. |
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News • Individualized therapy planningTumour irradiation: a little different every dayA bit more mucus in the nose, a little less air in the gut: Even small changes can be important when planning proton therapy against cancer. A new workflow allows for an adapted irradiation every day. |
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News • Increased risk of atherosclerosisCardiometabolic risk factors impair heart microcirculationA new study reveals that cardiometabolic risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis impair the function of the microvessels that irrigate the heart, potentially increasing atherosclerosis risk. |
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