Data-efficient Bayesian learning for radial dynamic MR reconstruction.

Background: Cardiac MRI has become the gold-standard imaging technique for assessing cardiovascular morphology and function. In spite of this, its slow data acquisition process presents imaging challenges due to the motion from heartbeats, respiration, and blood flow. In recent studies, deep learning (DL) algorithms have shown promising results for the task of image reconstruction.

Direct cost analysis of intensive care unit stay in four European countries: applying a standardized costing methodology.

Objectives: The objective of the present study was to measure and compare the direct costs of intensive care unit (ICU) days at seven ICU departments in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom by means of a standardized costing methodology.

Methods: A retrospective cost analysis of ICU patients was performed from the hospital's perspective. The standardized costing methodology was developed on the basis of the availability of data at the seven ICU departments.

The effect of hospital size and surgical service on case cancellation in elective surgery: results from a prospective multicenter study.

Background: Short-term case cancellation causes frustration for anesthesiologists, surgeons, and patients and leads to suboptimal use of operating room (OR) resources. In many facilities, >10% of all cases are cancelled on the day of surgery, thereby causing major problems for OR management and anesthesia departments. The effect of hospital type and service type on case cancellation rate is unclear.