Medical Research Tools to Select Patients for Aneurysm Treatment Need Further Evaluation By Jane Farrell article A study released July 30th 2015 at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 12th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, indicates … Read More→
Grandparenting Medical Care Hospitals Overestimate Ability to Deliver Fast Stroke Care By Jane Farrell article Hospitals often overestimate their performance in providing fast delivery of anti-clotting medication to stroke patients, according to new findings published … Read More→
_ Medical Care Senior Health Challenges of Delirium Detection in Older Adults in the Emergency Department By Jane Farrell article An estimated one to two million older adults with delirium visit hospital emergency departments in the United States annually. Yet … Read More→
Medical Care Senior Health Chemotherapy and Quality of Life at the End of Life By article Chemotherapy for patients with end-stage cancer was associated with worse quality of life near death for patients with a good … Read More→
_ Caregiving Medical Care Better Communication Needed on End-of-Life Directives By Jane Farrell article Increasing numbers of people have advanced care planning, but a survey found that almost 40 percent of them didnΓÇÖt discuss … Read More→
Medical Care Healthcare Workers Not Removing Protective Garments Correctly By Jane Farrell article Fewer than one in six (4/30) healthcare workers (HCW) followed all CDC recommendations for the removal of personal protective equipment … Read More→
_ Medical Research Phase 1 Drug Trials Are Safe for Most Subjects By article Phase 1 trials with healthy volunteers are often perceived as risky and even unethical. But according to new research, less … Read More→
Alternative Health Medical Care Peppermint Oil and Cinnamon to Treat Chronic Wounds By article Infectious colonies of bacteria called biofilms that develop on chronic wounds and medical devices can cause serious health problems and … Read More→
Medical Care The Arts Help Doctors Hone Their Observational Skills By article The visual and narrative arts can help physicians hone their observational skills — a critical expertise increasingly needed in today’s … Read More→
Injury Prevention & Treatment Older Athletes Return to Sports After Rotator Cuff Repair By article Outcomes following the arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears in older athletes appears to be successful a majority of the … Read More→
Medical Care Senior Health Hospital Hazards That Can Harm Older People By article Hospital stays can be risky, especially for older people. For example, many seniors who could walk on their own and … Read More→
_ Flu "Decoy" Molecule Could Be A Lifesaver By article A researcher has identified a ΓÇ£decoyΓÇ¥ molecule that can halt the bodyΓÇÖs dangerous reaction to the influenza virus. The virus … Read More→
_ Cosmetic Surgery Medical Care Travel Potential Danger of ΓÇ£Domestic Surgical TourismΓÇ¥ By article Some of the nation’s largest businesses encourage employees to travel to large U.S. medical centers for complex elective surgical procedures. … Read More→
Aging Well Money Matters Why Becoming Your Own Health Advocate Can Save Your Money and Your Life By article As a pharmacist, IΓÇÖve seen many patients from all ages and walks of lifeΓÇörural communities, large metropolitan areas, wealthy, low-income, … Read More→
_ Medical Research Developing Better Clinical Trials By article Although double blind randomized controlled trials (DBRCTs) are considered the gold standard in evaluating a drug or therapy, it may … Read More→
Stroke Intensive PT Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm Function By article The key to regaining arm function after suffering a stroke is to spend more time in an intensive physical therapy … Read More→
_ Your Health History in A Drop of Blood By article Thanks to new technology, scientists can use a single drop of human blood to test for current and past viral … Read More→
_ Better Healing for Skin Wounds By article A newly developed “hydrogel” helps skin wounds heal more quickly, according to researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of … Read More→