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ECMO machine: prostaglandin E1 reduces risk

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hippocratic Post

In case of heart and/or lung failure, an ECMO machine can be used to maintain organ function for days or even weeks. Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology has advanced, its use can still cause fatal complications in patients. In a recent study conducted with intensive care patients at University Hospital Vienna, MedUni Vienna researchers […]

Beating the clock – inducing labour

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Patrick O’Brien

Having a baby is the most natural thing in the world. Or is it? Today’s new mothers are more likely than ever to go through labour that has been artificially induced. In fact, the trend for inducing labour has reached epidemic proportions over the last two decades. According to the Department of Health figures for […]