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Treating pulmonary embolism: How safe and effective are new devices?

October 6, 2019 0 Comments Blood Clots, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Medical Devices, Patient Education and Counseling, Personalized Medicine, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

A new scientific statement identifies the risks and benefits of novel interventional devices compared to anticoagulation alone in the treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism. Authors conclude there is little data — particularly, as it pertains to the treatment of patients with 'intermediate-risk PE' — that suggests these interventional approaches are more safe and effective than the use of anticoagulation alone.

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Some ICU admissions may be preventable, saving money and improving care

October 6, 2019 0 Comments Caregiving, Child Development, Disorders and Syndromes, Elder Care, Mental Health, Patient Education and Counseling, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

Many admissions to the intensive care unit may be preventable, potentially decreasing health care costs and improving care, according to new research.

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New test assists physicians with quicker treatment decisions for sepsis

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Allergy, Diseases and Conditions, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education and Counseling, Personalized Medicine, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

A new test to determine whether antibiotics will be effective against certain bacterial infections is helping physicians make faster and better prescription treatment choices.

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Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Caregiving, Chronic Illness, Elder Care, Patient Education and Counseling, PTSD, Social Psychology, Staying Healthy, Stress

Conflict within families can be stressful and confusing, and it can lead to feelings of sadness. It also is incredibly common and in many cases, a necessary part of family dynamics. New research highlights how caregivers can better manage family conflict as they deal with the approaching death of a loved one.

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Virtual reality may help foster learning and collaboration across health professions

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Medical Education and Training, Numeracy, Patient Education and Counseling, Spirituality, Today's Healthcare, video games, Virtual Reality

One of the biggest challenges to implementing interprofessional education for health professions students is scheduling. Could virtual reality education help? A small new study focused on palliative care, says yes.

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Heart failure and the obesity paradox

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Heart Disease, Obesity, Patient Education and Counseling, Today's Healthcare

While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure it may confer a survival benefit compared with normal weight or underweight individuals.

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Treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal Problems, Genes, Patient Education and Counseling, Personalized Medicine, Today's Healthcare

Researchers have developed an innovative drug treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a rare, inherited condition that affects adolescents and young adults and often leads to colorectal cancer.

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Substantial variation in uptake of new prescribing guidance by GPs

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Health Policy, Medical Topics, Mental Health Research, Patient Education and Counseling, Personalized Medicine, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

Substantial variation exists between general practices in uptake of new prescribing guidance, with important implications for patient care and health expenditure, finds the largest analysis of its kind.

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How opt-out organ donation could affect US waiting lists

October 2, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Health Policy, Healthy Aging, Lupus, Medical Topics, Patient Education and Counseling, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

Every year in the United States, about 7,500 people die while waiting for an organ transplant, and that number is expected to increase in coming years as demographics shift.

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The propensity to hear 'voices' in Schizophrenia may be established by infancy

October 2, 2019 0 Comments Disorders and Syndromes, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Patient Education and Counseling, Perception, Psychology Research, Schizophrenia, Today's Healthcare

Findings reveal how auditory hallucinations may arise in patients with schizophrenia and provide potential new targets for early detection and treatment.