This review assesses a study that demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis in patients with both massive and submassive acute PE. Medscape Cardiology
William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews a new study that shows that we know how to prevent MRSA in the hospital setting. When will this approach be implemented by all? Medscape Infectious Diseases
How do the various strategies for implementing quality indicators compare in effectively improving the quality of hospital care? International Journal for Quality in Health Care
A new study will investigate whether a tea tree oil (TTO) body wash can prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in critically ill adults, according to a report issued online November 28 by BMC Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
What is the role of loved ones and physicians play in making healthcare decisions for terminally ill patients who have lost decision-making capacity? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society