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Arab News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Crete protesters try to block arrival of Israeli tourists
ATHENS: Greek police used tear gas and made arrests as some 300 people tried to block an Israeli cruise ship on the island of Crete, the latest in a series of protests targeting the vessel. The protesters at the port of Agios Nikolaos waved banners saying 'Stop the genocide' as the Crown Iris approached, according to images on the public broadcaster ERT. The images also showed police using tear gas to disperse the crowd, allowing several hundred passengers to board buses on the island. 'I had a sore throat from the tear gas and had to leave the demonstration,' Elena Toutoudaki, a teacher in her fifties, told AFP. Three people were arrested before being released, according to a local police source. Protesters have targeted the Crown Iris, with around 600 mostly Israelis on board, in other Greek islands. On Monday, protesters scuffled with police who made eight arrests as it docked in Rhodes, media reports said, while last week 200 people protested in Syros as the ship approached. Police had insisted passengers could disembark on Syros, but the Times of Israel reported that the ship's owners decided to skip the island. Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Mihalis Chryssohoidis subsequently said anyone who 'prevents a citizen of a third country from visiting our country will be prosecuted under the anti-racism law.' Numerous demonstrations against the Israeli war on Gaza have taken place in Athens and other cities across Greece.
Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Crete protesters try to block arrival of Israeli tourists
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The protesters at the port of Agios Nikolaos waved banners saying 'Stop the genocide' as the Crown Iris approached. ATHENS - Greek police used tear gas and made arrests as some 300 people tried to block an Israeli cruise ship on the island of Crete, the latest in a series of protests targeting the vessel. The protesters at the port of Agios Nikolaos waved banners saying 'Stop the genocide' as the Crown Iris approached, according to images on the public broadcaster ERT. The images also showed police using tear gas to disperse the crowd, allowing several hundred passengers to board buses on the island. 'I had a sore throat from the tear gas and had to leave the demonstration,' Elena Toutoudaki, a teacher in her fifties, told AFP. Three people were arrested before being released, according to a local police source. Protesters have targeted the Crown Iris, with around 600 mostly Israelis on board, in other Greek islands. On July 28, protesters scuffled with police who made eight arrests as it docked in Rhodes, media reports said, while last week 200 people protested in Syros as the ship approached. Police had insisted passengers could disembark on Syros, but the Times of Israel reported that the ship's owners decided to skip the island. Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Mihalis Chryssohoidis subsequently said anyone who 'prevents a citizen of a third country from visiting our country will be prosecuted under the anti-racism law.' Numerous demonstrations against the war in Gaza have taken place in Athens and other cities across Greece. AFP
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Children's of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham Study Shows Association with a 30% Reduction in Mechanical Ventilation Using Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform
The study also observed a 20% decrease in overall hospital length of stay for post-surgical patients BOSTON, July 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A newly published study in the Journal of Pediatric Critical Care (JPCC) has demonstrated that integrating Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform at the Children's Hospital of Alabama observed association with significantly improved patient outcomes in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU). The study observed a 30% reduction in mechanical ventilation duration and a 20% decrease in overall hospital length of stay for post-surgical patients. The research, titled Automated Spontaneous Breathing Trial Performance Tool is Associated with Improved Outcomes Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Study from Alabama, USA, evaluated the implementation of an automated spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) performance tool from Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform. This innovative approach leverages near real-time clinical and ventilator data to automate the hospital's Extubation Readiness Test (ERT) practices, driving more timely initiation and more consistent adherence to the practices. This results in both reduced time on mechanical ventilation and length of hospital stay. The study's findings indicate that the deployment of Etiometry's SBT tool was associated with a significant reduction in postoperative total ventilation time (TOV) and length of stay (LOS). Specifically, the incidence rate for postoperative TOV was 0.7 times lower post-implementation (P < 0.0001), and the postoperative LOS was reduced by 20% (0.81 times, P < 0.01). The single-center study's significant dataset of 787 pediatric patients makes the findings highly relevant for this patient population. "The observed reduction in the duration of mechanical ventilation in this study may be clinically meaningful," said Dr. Santiago Borasino, medical director of the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Children's of Alabama professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the study's principal investigator. "When we are able to reduce a patient's time on mechanical ventilation, we are also decreasing their risk of complications such as pneumonia and potentially helping them recover faster and shorten their stay in the ICU. These improved patient outcomes benefits translate to freeing up ICU resources and ultimately, cost savings for hospitals." The results of this study highlight the impact of integrating automated clinical intelligence tools into ICU workflows. By enabling proactive decision-making, Etiometry's platform empowers care teams to optimize mechanical ventilation strategies, reducing hospital stays and improving patient outcomes. To access the full study, visit: About Children's of Alabama Since 1911, Children's of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient, outpatient and primary care throughout Central Alabama. Ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children's serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Children's is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children's full-time physicians, as well as private practicing community physicians. About Etiometry Founded in 2010, Etiometry is a leader in clinical decision-support software designed to help clinicians in intensive care units make data-driven, proactive decisions. By leveraging advanced analytics and AI-powered insights, the company empowers care teams to detect subtle changes in patient conditions, prevent complications, and improve recovery times. Etiometry has received ten FDA clearances and is trusted by leading healthcare institutions worldwide, including top-ranked academic medical centers and pediatric hospitals. The company is committed to advancing patient safety, improving clinical efficiency, and lowering the cost of care through smarter data utilization. Etiometry's risk analytics support clinician review of physiologic trends and may aid in awareness of patient trajectory. The platform does not diagnose or treat. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Hyedi Nelson Bellmont PartnersHyedi@ 651-757-7054 Tachana Johnson Senior Media Relations CoordinatorChildren's of AlabamaOffice: 205-638-2947Media Relations On Call: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
10 hours ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Children's of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham Study Shows Association with a 30% Reduction in Mechanical Ventilation Using Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A newly published study in the Journal of Pediatric Critical Care (JPCC) has demonstrated that integrating Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform at the Children's Hospital of Alabama observed association with significantly improved patient outcomes in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU). The study observed a 30% reduction in mechanical ventilation duration and a 20% decrease in overall hospital length of stay for post-surgical patients. These improved patient outcomes benefits translate to freeing up ICU resources and ultimately, cost savings for hospitals. The research, titled Automated Spontaneous Breathing Trial Performance Tool is Associated with Improved Outcomes Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Study from Alabama, USA, evaluated the implementation of an automated spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) performance tool from Etiometry's Clinical Intelligence Platform. This innovative approach leverages near real-time clinical and ventilator data to automate the hospital's Extubation Readiness Test (ERT) practices, driving more timely initiation and more consistent adherence to the practices. This results in both reduced time on mechanical ventilation and length of hospital stay. The study's findings indicate that the deployment of Etiometry's SBT tool was associated with a significant reduction in postoperative total ventilation time (TOV) and length of stay (LOS). Specifically, the incidence rate for postoperative TOV was 0.7 times lower post-implementation (P < 0.0001), and the postoperative LOS was reduced by 20% (0.81 times, P < 0.01). The single-center study's significant dataset of 787 pediatric patients makes the findings highly relevant for this patient population. 'The observed reduction in the duration of mechanical ventilation in this study may be clinically meaningful,' said Dr. Santiago Borasino, medical director of the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Children's of Alabama professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the study's principal investigator. 'When we are able to reduce a patient's time on mechanical ventilation, we are also decreasing their risk of complications such as pneumonia and potentially helping them recover faster and shorten their stay in the ICU. These improved patient outcomes benefits translate to freeing up ICU resources and ultimately, cost savings for hospitals. ' The results of this study highlight the impact of integrating automated clinical intelligence tools into ICU workflows. By enabling proactive decision-making, Etiometry's platform empowers care teams to optimize mechanical ventilation strategies, reducing hospital stays and improving patient outcomes. To access the full study, visit: About Children's of Alabama Since 1911, Children's of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient, outpatient and primary care throughout Central Alabama. Ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children's serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Children's is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children's full-time physicians, as well as private practicing community physicians. About Etiometry Founded in 2010, Etiometry is a leader in clinical decision-support software designed to help clinicians in intensive care units make data-driven, proactive decisions. By leveraging advanced analytics and AI-powered insights, the company empowers care teams to detect subtle changes in patient conditions, prevent complications, and improve recovery times. Etiometry has received ten FDA clearances and is trusted by leading healthcare institutions worldwide, including top-ranked academic medical centers and pediatric hospitals. The company is committed to advancing patient safety, improving clinical efficiency, and lowering the cost of care through smarter data utilization. Etiometry's risk analytics support clinician review of physiologic trends and may aid in awareness of patient trajectory. The platform does not diagnose or treat. To learn more, visit
Metro
2 days ago
- Climate
- Metro
Map reveals where wildfires are spreading in Turkey and parts of Europe
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video More than a dozen people dead; tens of thousands of others evacuated;and thousands of hectares of land burning – this is the 'titanic battle' the Balkans is facing. Wildfires are currently raging in Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria amid a 44°C heatwave, ongoing droughts and strong winds. A map from Nasa shows how flames have spread across the region in the last week despite efforts to contain them. What has become clear is that climate change is accelerating the disaster in a region already on the brink. Wildfires that have engulfed Turkey for weeks are now threatening Bursa, its fourth-largest city, early on Sunday. More than 3,500 people have been forced to flee their homes in villages to the northeast as more than 1,900 firefighters battled the flames. The highway linking the city to the capital, Ankara, was shut as surrounding forests burned. Four people have been killed so far. The death toll rose last night after two firefighters, who were pulled from a water tanker that rolled while heading to a forest inferno, died in hospital. Another firefighter died from a heart attack while on the line of duty. Their deaths raised Turkey's wildfire fatalities to 17 since June, including 10 rescue volunteers and forestry workers killed on Wednesday. Orhan Saribal, an opposition parliamentarian for Bursa, described the site as 'an apocalypse'. He added on X: 'While carrying water to the forest fire between Gürsu and Kestel districts, the water tanker that rolled into a ravine claimed the lives of our three worker brothers. 'As our lungs burned, this tragedy added a heartache to our pain. I wish mercy for our brothers and condolences to their families, loved ones, and our Bursa.' Footage revealed an ashen landscape where farms and pine forests had earlier stood. The rise in wildfires comes as Turkey recorded its highest ever temperature of 50.5°C in the southeastern Sirnak province on Friday. In neighbouring Greece, 50 fires scorched the suburbs of Athens, forcing the government to evacuate residents over the weekend. Firefighters were working on five major fronts late Sunday in the area of Peloponnese, west of the capital, as well as on the islands of Evia, Kythera and Crete. Kythera, a tourist island with 3,600 residents, continued to face 'worrying' conditions. Deputy mayor Giorgos Komninos told the state-run ERT News channel that half of Kythera had been charred. He said: 'Houses, beehives, olive trees have been burnt.' ERT reported that a fire was still burning on the island late Sunday, but in smaller fronts and the situation was improving. Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a statement released on Sunday morning: 'The state mechanism was called to engage in a titanic battle, simultaneously responding to dozens of wildfires across the country. 'Today, the situation appears improved, but the fight continues with all available resources.' Firefighters battled wildfires at nearly 100 locations across the country on Sunday, with emergency services describing the situation as 'critical'. Theodora Vasileva, mayor of one of the devastated villages, Kozarevo, in the southeastern province of Yambol, said this is the first time she had witnessed a disaster of such magnitude. She added: 'The rapid notification system helped us a lot – people started calling and gathered in minutes. This is the first time I am seeing this hell; the sunflower crops were all in flames. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'The elderly, whose homes are everything for them, wept. They were so worried, but everything is under control for now, their houses are preserved.' Emergency volunteer Zvezdelin Vlaykov stressed that in all his years of firefighting, he has never seen anything like it. More Trending He added: 'It's a merciless tragedy.' This comes as two men were charged with terrorism offences after allegedly deliberately setting fires in the cities of Veliko Turnovo and Sliven. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the charges have been escalated from simple arson to crimes under Chapter One of the Criminal Code. Bulgaria is the most affected country by fires for 2024-2025 in the EU, with more that 38,000 square miles affected. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Is it safe to travel to Turkey right now? Latest UK Foreign Office tourist advice MORE: Is it safe to travel to Greece? Latest tourist advice amid 'unpredictable' wildfires MORE: Londoners outraged over 'stupid' new charge being added to restaurant bills
