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A Crucial Factor in Heart-Failure Survival
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Jane Farrell
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When heart-failure patients were re-hospitalized within a month, those who returned to the same hospital were discharged quicker and were … Read More→
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More than Half of Eligible U.S. Travelers Don't Get Measles Immunization
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Jane Farrell
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A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators found that 53 percent of people seeking pre-travel consultations at clinics … Read More→
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How Fear Can Influence Treatment for Chronic Pain
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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A leading psychology professor at The University of Texas at Arlington has focused international attention on how a chronic pain … Read More→
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Heightened Risk of Heart Attacks with Common Painkillers in Routine Use
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People who use commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and inflammation could be raising their risk of … Read More→
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Ten Tips for Effective Communication with Your Doctor
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Like any healthy relationship, good communication is fundamental and that applies to the doctor-patient relationship as well. When that vital … Read More→
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Oral Corticosteroids: A Hazard?
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Short-term oral corticosteroid use, a common remedy for millions who want to reduce back pain or allergy symptoms, may have … Read More→
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Finding A Doctor You Can Talk to
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Finding a main doctor (often called your primary doctor or primary care doctor) who you feel comfortable talking to is … Read More→
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Working for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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An alliance of medical and health organizations has completed the first comprehensive set of the highest possible surgical care standards … Read More→
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Location-Tracking Apps Could Help with Chronic Health Problems
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Location-tracking apps on smartphones could be used to help track and manage care for thousands of patients who suffer from … Read More→
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A New Approach to Giving Penicillins
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) investigators have developed two approaches to increasing the use of … Read More→
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Predicting Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Researchers have developed a “predictive tool” to help determine the outcome for older patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury … Read More→
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How Devices in Public Places Can Save Lives
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops pumping blood. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and … Read More→
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Ways to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication
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A hospital-wide communication training program, outlining best practices for doctors to follow in interactions with patients, improved patients’ perception of … Read More→
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Recycling Unused Medication To Save Lives
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In a 2012 survey, over a quarter (28%) of American adults with chronic conditions reported skipping doses or not filling … Read More→
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What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your MRI Scan
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So, your doctor ordered an MRI scan. You may be wondering, how do MRI scans work? Is an MRI machine … Read More→
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10,000 Medicare Patients Die in the Seven Days after Discharge from the ED
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Nearly one in five Americans will visit an emergency department (ED) each year, meaning that physicians make the decision to … Read More→
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New Expectations for Nurse Practitioners in Clinics
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Just as primary care provider shortages are becoming acute, retail-based clinics in pharmacies and supermarkets are set to fill the … Read More→
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What Patients Say Compared to What Doctors Document
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Compare a patient’s self-reported eye symptoms to their electronic medical record, and clear discrepancies can be seen. That is the … Read More→
