Did quality of care, outcomes improve for hospitalized heart attack patients in states that expanded Medicaid?
Bottom Line: Lack of insurance is associated with worse care and outcomes among adults hospitalized for a heart attack. It ...
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NSF grant: Machine learning to decrease brain injury deaths
Credit: Virginia Tech To help physicians decrease the number of deaths resulting from traumatic brain injuries, Chandan Reddy, associate professor ...
Researchers raise bar for successful management of severe atopic dermatitis
New clinical review provides the most comprehensive treatment guidelines for severe atopic dermatitis (eczema)Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Campus AURORA, Colo. ...
Summit highlights caribbean disaster preparedness and collaboration to strengthen resilience
Caribbean Strong: Building Resilience with Equity "Caribbean Strong: Building Resilience with Equity" will take place on February 27-March 1, 2019, ...
States with fewer melanoma diagnoses have higher death rates
Using state-by-state data, researchers found that melanoma survival varies regionallya) Melanoma incidence per 100,000 (darker states indicate higher incidence of ...
Does opioid use in pets create higher risk for abuse in humans?
Penn study shows 41 percent increase in opioids for small animals over past 10 years; findings indicate another avenue of ...
Regenstrief investigator calls for medicare payment for team-based care for dementia
Credit: Regenstrief Institute A Regenstrief scientist is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create access ...
Risk factors for obesity may differ for Hispanic and non-Hispanic white babies
New research suggests that a targeted and personalized approach would help tackle obesity in at-risk populations The factors that put ...
NUS scientists harness machine learning to uncover new insights into the human brain
Study uses non-invasive neuroimaging data to reveal cellular properties of different brain regions, providing a new avenue to examine neurological ...
Pharmacists could dramatically reduce ER visits
Incorporating pharmacists with an expanded scope into the community or hospital emergency departments (ED) could significantly reduce ED crowdedness, according ...
FAU creates Florida's first NSF-funded AI and deep learning laboratory
Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with researchers from ...
Rush is third hospital in country to achieve 'pinnacle' of predictive analytics
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society recognizes Rush University Medical Center for reaching Stage 7 on the Adoption Model for ...
About half of US adolescents report having private time with healthcare providers
Study shows that experiencing private time can enhance positive attitudes among youth about clinical preventive services Only about half of ...
Tiny digital 'tags' improve eye care by tracking every step
A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.Credit: ...
Assessments could reduce end-of-life hospital stays for seniors
Better use of standard assessment tools could help long-term care homes identify which new residents are at risk of hospitalization ...
Family Medicine and Community Health Journal volume six, issue number four publishes
Beijing, December 24, 2018: The Winter 2018 issue includes five original research articles, a review article, a letter to the ...
Close flu vaccine supply gaps to ease flu seasons, make pandemics less deadly
A tweak to our flu vaccine resupply logistics could save thousands of livesCredit: National Archives (US) More than 50 million ...
Hospital SIESTA project reduces inpatient sleep interruptions
Successful implementation depends on nurses who champion the cause Selective tinkering with the medical center's electronic health records (EHR) system, ...
Some Facebook users perceive worsening physical health
Facebook use linked to perceptions of worsening physical health, new research from the University of Surrey, reports. In the first ...
Screening donated blood for Zika not cost-effective
1. Screening all donated blood for Zika virus is not cost-effective in the United States Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M18-2238 Editorial: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M18-3527 URLs ...
