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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 days ago

'I have cancer, but revolutionary new treatment means I can dance again'

Margherita experienced tightness and burning in her arm due to lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. She underwent six manual lymphatic drainage sessions and can now dance again.
Health
#ai-in-healthcare
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Insurance Company Accused of Pressuring Medical Staff to Change Patients' Status to "Do Not Resuscitate"

UnitedHealth allegedly denied necessary care to seniors, prioritizing profit margins over patient well-being.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Investing in New York's Healthcare Future is a Sacred Duty

Healthcare infrastructure in NYC is crucial for community well-being and relationships between patients and providers.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How voice AI can slash healthcare clinicians' workloads - and offer companionship for older adults

Voice AI enhances healthcare efficiency by automating administrative tasks, allowing staff to focus on patient care instead of busywork.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

For young patients, therapy dogs are an Rx for the hospital jitters

Therapy dogs significantly improve children's hospital experiences by providing comfort and joy during difficult times.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Insurance Company Accused of Pressuring Medical Staff to Change Patients' Status to "Do Not Resuscitate"

UnitedHealth allegedly denied necessary care to seniors, prioritizing profit margins over patient well-being.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Investing in New York's Healthcare Future is a Sacred Duty

Healthcare infrastructure in NYC is crucial for community well-being and relationships between patients and providers.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How voice AI can slash healthcare clinicians' workloads - and offer companionship for older adults

Voice AI enhances healthcare efficiency by automating administrative tasks, allowing staff to focus on patient care instead of busywork.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

For young patients, therapy dogs are an Rx for the hospital jitters

Therapy dogs significantly improve children's hospital experiences by providing comfort and joy during difficult times.
#medical-negligence
#childrens-health-ireland
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

The NHS in England will establish a network of neighbourhood health hubs to provide care closer to home, shifting services from overcrowded hospitals to community settings.
Healthcare
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London hospital failed to give woman 'prompt and necessary' sepsis care - coroner

The coroner ruled that the death of a 59-year-old woman could have been avoided with appropriate sepsis care as per NICE guidelines. Mrs. Campbell died less than 24 hours after inadequate treatment.
Public health
#nhs
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Are Electronic Health Records the Future of Patient-Centered Care?

EHRs enhance patient-centered care by facilitating better communication and coordination among healthcare providers, ensuring swift access to essential medical information.
Health
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

Harnessing the Healing Power of Music

Researchers are now recognizing music as a neurological stimulus capable of rewiring your brain, essential for restoring functions like speech and movement.
Alternative medicine
#cancer-treatment
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

All The Ways Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Cancer

Medical marijuana offers significant benefits in cancer treatment, particularly in pain management and alleviation of chemotherapy side effects.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients

Cancer patients face significant medication shortages affecting their treatment and quality of life.
Pharmacists highlight critical issues with the supply of Creon, essential for digestion in patients with serious conditions.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

All The Ways Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Cancer

Medical marijuana offers significant benefits in cancer treatment, particularly in pain management and alleviation of chemotherapy side effects.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients

Cancer patients face significant medication shortages affecting their treatment and quality of life.
Pharmacists highlight critical issues with the supply of Creon, essential for digestion in patients with serious conditions.
#prior-authorization
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Healthcare

Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care

fromtime.com
1 week ago
Healthcare

Health Insurers VowAgainto Fix Prior Authorization Process. Here's What to Know

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Healthcare

Health insurers move to streamline prior authorization process, promising quicker care

fromtime.com
1 week ago
Healthcare

Health Insurers VowAgainto Fix Prior Authorization Process. Here's What to Know

#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

COLA: One Reason for a Dearth of Mental Health Therapists

Mental health care challenges persist, impacting both providers and patients significantly five years post the swell of provider caseloads.
Despite legislative progress, mental health clinicians face fair compensation issues affecting patient care access.
Mental health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Win Big After Long Strike

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente achieved significant contract gains after a 196-day strike, benefiting themselves and patients during a national mental healthcare crisis.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

COLA: One Reason for a Dearth of Mental Health Therapists

Mental health care challenges persist, impacting both providers and patients significantly five years post the swell of provider caseloads.
Despite legislative progress, mental health clinicians face fair compensation issues affecting patient care access.
Mental health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Kaiser Mental Health Workers Win Big After Long Strike

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente achieved significant contract gains after a 196-day strike, benefiting themselves and patients during a national mental healthcare crisis.
#healthcare-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

People living with sickle cell disease experience significantly poorer care compared to those with cystic fibrosis, due to inadequate investment and attention over the years.
Healthcare
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Strike at Children's Hospital Oakland - what you need to know

This is such a massive overreach by UCSF," said Carly Sanders, a pediatric occupational specialist at the hospital, formally called UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. "It has nothing to do with making patient care better...
SF parents
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

'Time is brain': RUMC earns certification for advanced stroke care

A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted to remove a blood clot from a vessel, restoring normal blood flow.
NYC startup
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Hope for sufferers of 'invisible' tinnitus disorder - Harvard Gazette

Researchers have developed an objective measure of tinnitus severity, which is crucial for diagnosis and the creation of effective therapies.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

People in Australia: tell us your experiences with IVF

After the second embryo implant mistake at Monash IVF, questions arise regarding for-profit IVF clinics, especially their transparency and commitment to families' success.
Privacy professionals
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

A Father's Day gift: Great-grandfather beats lung cancer with help of robots

Dr. Stephen Milan highlighted the significance of early detection, saying: "An ION robotic bronchoscopy allows me to go after nodules that are less than a centimeter in size. That is where survivorship is best, because you are catching cancer at the earliest possible stage."
Alternative medicine
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

The NHS faces serious systemic issues that lead to inequality in healthcare access, as highlighted by Lord Adebowale's mother's experience.
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Inside the medical crash cart robot: Designing for urgency, collaboration, and clarity | Cornell Chronicle

Medical crash carts are essential tools in emergency rooms, but their inconsistent layouts can lead to confusion and delays during critical situations.
Agile
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best water flossers, tested: seven models for that dentist-clean feeling

Water flossers are a practical and effective alternative for improving gum health, especially for those struggling with traditional flossing.
#healthcare-it
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Information security

From the "Department of No" to a "Culture of Yes": A Healthcare CISO's Journey to Enabling Modern Care

fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago
Information security

From the "Department of No" to a "Culture of Yes": A Healthcare CISO's Journey to Enabling Modern Care

Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Can We Put "Health" and "Care" Back in Healthcare?

America's healthcare system is in crisis with reduced trust, declining life expectancy, and a growing burnout epidemic among healthcare providers.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Investigations conclude workplace is not to blame for nurses' tumors

The hospital conducted a thorough investigation into environmental factors and received reports affirming that the hospital is safe, with no link to brain tumor cases among staff.
Boston food
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Weirdest Things Podiatrists Have Removed From Feet

It’s a common issue that we see, and actually, I quite enjoy it... Every foreign object is unique, and it's very rewarding to get them out—both for the patient and myself.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I've Found There Is One Way to Get the Medical Care You Need. My Boyfriend Refuses to Do It.

I know self-advocacy wouldn't make him not sick, but it would help! I'm out of PTO and worried about what will happen next time he has an emergency...
Relationships
Cancer
fromMedium
1 month ago

I'm A Digital Healthcare Designer. Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is A Reminder Of Work Yet To Be Done

Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis underscores the importance of evolving cancer care approaches.
fromClickUp
1 month ago

Free Nurse Schedule Templates for Shift Planning & Staffing

A well-crafted nurse schedule template is essential for maintaining smooth operations and ensuring balanced workloads. It simplifies shift planning and supports staff well-being.
Healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You're Wondering If Your Poop Is Healthy Or Not, Here's Exactly How You Can Tell

When patients misunderstand terms relating to stool appearance, the Bristol Stool Chart clarifies the confusion, creating a shared language between patients and providers.
SF food
#pain-management
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

ACOG Is (Finally) Addressing IUD Insertion Pain With New Guidelines

The new guidance from ACOG aims to improve pain management during IUD insertions, emphasizing a patient-centered approach.
Artificial intelligence
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

The Icahn School of Medicine is the first to integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into medical training.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's View: A&E waiting times must be driver for badly needed hospital reforms

The HSE chief executive, Bernard Gloster, emphasized the importance of not just budget allocations, but also how resources are effectively utilized to yield better outcomes.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Can a methadone-dispensing robot free up nurses and improve patient care?

Bodhi has changed my life and the lives of our patients. Filling the prescriptions requires precise measuring, labeling, and sealing, which once took a full day.
Women in technology
Growth hacking
fromSilicon Valley Journals
1 month ago

Kouper Launches with $10M to Revolutionize Healthcare Transitions

Kouper's AI-driven platform aims to improve patient care transitions post-hospital discharge, backed by $10 million funding.
Poor management during hospital discharges contributes to $53 billion in preventable readmission costs annually.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

The boy had just lost his dad to cancer. Jett Crowdis listened. - Harvard Gazette

"That was the first time that I got to be with someone through a very challenging experience in their life and just listen to what they were experiencing...."
Career
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My patient's cancer was curable but for years she endured painful sex as a result. This story is all too familiar | Ranjana Srivastava

Cancer survivors often face unaddressed sexual health issues that significantly impact relationships.
Healthcare providers lack training in managing sexual health concerns for cancer patients.
Survivorship should encompass the holistic well-being of the patient, including sexual health.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Marylebone Diagnostic Centre: London's Discreet Destination for Precision Health

Founded on clinical excellence and run with unwavering integrity, Marylebone Diagnostic Centre is reshaping how Londoners and international visitors approach wellness through compassionate care.
London food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

He Was Sure Dialysis Had Caused His Belly Pain. But Why?

"Despite being under the care of multiple specialists and having undergone extensive testing, the patient’s pain remained a frustrating mystery, highlighting the complexity of medical diagnoses."
Medicine
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The True Cost of Pain Stigma

Managing cancer pain is crucial, yet many patients endure unnecessary suffering due to stigma about opioid use.
Balancing the risks and benefits of opioids in cancer pain management is essential.
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