We Can Do That? Technological Advances in Interest Assessment

tube thoracostomy (chest tube) removal in traumatic patients: what do we know? what can we do?

chest tube (ct) or tube thoracostomy placement is often indicated following traumatic injuries. premature movement of the chest tube leads to increased hospital complications and costs for patients. placement of a chest tube is indicated in drainage of blood, bile, pus, drain air, and other fluids. although there is a general agreement for the placement of a chest tube, there is little consensu...

Technological Advances in Instrumental Assessment in Rehabilitation

1Unit of Occupational Rehabilitation & Ergonomics, Scientific Institute of Veruno, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, IRCCS, 28010 Veruno, Italy 2Department of Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation, University Medical Centre of Lausanne (CHUV), 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland 3Spinal Unit, Special Medical Rehabilitation Hospital, 42223 Varazdinske Toplice, Croatia 4Department of Gerontology, Geriatrics...

Can we do something in early life to reduce the risk of obesity?

Obesity usually results from a combination of several modifiable and non-modifiable contributing factors, such as genetics, race, and socioeconomic status. Other factors, including birth by cesarean section, perinatal antibiotics usage, and promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for six months, could be potentially prevented or modulated. However, one of the factors can be easily implemented thro...

Can we do it? Creating health care that works.

Assessment of basic surgical trainees: can we do more?

INTRODUCTION Changes to surgical training and reduction of junior doctors' working hours has resulted in trainees spending less time in surgical specialties before becoming eligible to apply for specialist registrar posts. A high quality basic surgical training programme is needed to improve the competence of trainees during their shortened period, an essential part of which is to conduct a for...