_ Medical CareA Crucial Factor in Heart-Failure Survival By Jane Farrell articleWhen heart-failure patients were re-hospitalized within a month, those who returned to the same hospital were discharged quicker and were … Read More→
_ Medical CareMore than Half of Eligible U.S. Travelers Don't Get Measles Immunization By Jane Farrell articleA study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators found that 53 percent of people seeking pre-travel consultations at clinics … Read More→
_ Medical CareHow Fear Can Influence Treatment for Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell articleA leading psychology professor at The University of Texas at Arlington has focused international attention on how a chronic pain … Read More→
_ Medical CareHeightened Risk of Heart Attacks with Common Painkillers in Routine Use By Sondra Forsyth articlePeople who use commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and inflammation could be raising their risk of … Read More→
_ Medical CareTen Tips for Effective Communication with Your Doctor By Jane Farrell articleLike any healthy relationship, good communication is fundamental and that applies to the doctor-patient relationship as well. When that vital … Read More→
_ Medical CareOral Corticosteroids: A Hazard? By Jane Farrell articleShort-term oral corticosteroid use, a common remedy for millions who want to reduce back pain or allergy symptoms, may have … Read More→
_ Medical CareFinding A Doctor You Can Talk to By Jane Farrell articleFinding a main doctor (often called your primary doctor or primary care doctor) who you feel comfortable talking to is … Read More→
_ Medical CareWorking for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery By Jane Farrell articleAn alliance of medical and health organizations has completed the first comprehensive set of the highest possible surgical care standards … Read More→
_ Medical CareLocation-Tracking Apps Could Help with Chronic Health Problems By Sondra Forsyth articleLocation-tracking apps on smartphones could be used to help track and manage care for thousands of patients who suffer from … Read More→
_ Medical CareA New Approach to Giving Penicillins By Jane Farrell articleMassachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) investigators have developed two approaches to increasing the use of … Read More→
Medical CarePredicting Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have developed a “predictive tool” to help determine the outcome for older patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury … Read More→
_ Medical CareHow Devices in Public Places Can Save Lives By Jane Farrell articleSudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops pumping blood. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and … Read More→
_ Medical CareWays to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication By Sondra Forsyth articleA hospital-wide communication training program, outlining best practices for doctors to follow in interactions with patients, improved patients’ perception of … Read More→
_ Medical CareRecycling Unused Medication To Save Lives By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a 2012 survey, over a quarter (28%) of American adults with chronic conditions reported skipping doses or not filling … Read More→
_ Medical CareWhat to Expect and How to Prepare for Your MRI Scan By Sondra Forsyth articleSo, your doctor ordered an MRI scan. You may be wondering, how do MRI scans work? Is an MRI machine … Read More→
_ Medical Care10,000 Medicare Patients Die in the Seven Days after Discharge from the ED By Sondra Forsyth articleNearly one in five Americans will visit an emergency department (ED) each year, meaning that physicians make the decision to … Read More→
_ Medical CareNew Expectations for Nurse Practitioners in Clinics By Jane Farrell articleJust as primary care provider shortages are becoming acute, retail-based clinics in pharmacies and supermarkets are set to fill the … Read More→
_ Medical CareWhat Patients Say Compared to What Doctors Document By Sondra Forsyth articleCompare a patient’s self-reported eye symptoms to their electronic medical record, and clear discrepancies can be seen. That is the … Read More→