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Podcast: ECPR

PEMBlog

ECPR involves using ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to take over heart and lung functions, offering a last-resort option that is becoming more common in large pediatric hospitals. The episode highlights the importance of understanding eCPR as a critical therapy for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The law directs Texas universities and hospitals to lead the research. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. If we had said were going to do this for the homeless or the prison population, the Legislature might not have been as willing to get on board," he added.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

Jessica Conard , another resident, said her son developed asthma after breathing in toxic fumes. She called the NIH news “a complicated mix of emotions,” CNN said. “We We still need an organized medical response, and this should have happened immediately after the disaster,” she added. “My

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How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

By the end of their internship a few undergraduate medical students would have decided on their favorite branch for residency, based on the limited experience that they had during their internship. Not many medical colleges have pediatric sub-specialties and I was fortunate that my institution had almost all sub-specialty departments.

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Palliative Care in India: M.R. Rajagopal

GeriPal

Raj: It was indeed very, very gradual, and the seeds were sown when I was a medical student. So, we formed this organization called Pain and Palliative Care Society in the Northern Kerala city of Kalakkad based in the government medical college. We included people with bronchial asthma and many people with paralysis, paraplegia.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations.