Joy Burgess
Articles by Joy Burgess
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Study: Artificial hearts may help patients awaiting transplants
Tuesday, May 06, 2014Although experts still consider artificial hearts risky, recent research found that artificial hearts might prove helpful to patients with heart failure while they await heart transplants. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute looked at 22 patients who received total artificial hearts.
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Coming soon: A search engine for emergency medicine
Friday, May 02, 2014The Internet can be a powerful clinical tool for medical professionals who seek to access the latest news in the industry. However, the prevalence of unrelated and unreliable results poses a problem, especially for emergency department professionals.
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After success with uterus transplantation, researchers take next step
Wednesday, April 02, 2014In 2012 and 2013, nine uterus transplants were performed at the University of Gothenburg by a team of doctors and researchers. The transplants were performed on Swedish women and used organs from live donors, becoming the first live organ-donor uterus transplants ever performed in the world.
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Renal cooling beneficial in robotic kidney transplants
Tuesday, February 25, 2014Surgeons in India and Detroit recently collaborated to perform kidney transplants on 50 patients using a new technique that involves using a robot to assist with the procedure and cooling the organ throughout the procedure using sterile ice.
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Employee assistance programs offer help to veterans with PTSD
Friday, February 14, 2014With the growing number of veterans in the workplace, many employers have employee assistance programs in place that offer help to veterans, specifically to those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, other mental health problems and reintegration issues.
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Changing immunosuppressants after transplant may reduce cancer risk
Tuesday, January 07, 2014Recent research has shown that the risk of cancer is much higher for individuals dealing with chronic kidney disease. Unfortunately, transplant researchers and physicians feel that immunosuppressant medications may be the cause of the increased risk of cancer.
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Study on organ scarring may reduce need for organ transplantation
Tuesday, December 03, 2013Recent transplant research on organ scarring may help to reduce the need for organ transplantation in transplant patients, therefore reducing the need for organs from organ donors. This new study focused on tissues and how they scar, and researchers hope to use the new discovery to develop new treatments to prevent organ deterioration as a result of fibrotic diseases.
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Latest technology offers promise for patients awaiting kidney transplants
Monday, November 25, 2013Many patients today spend years waiting for the live-saving transplant they require. Even with live organ donors stepping in to offer organs for loved ones, there still are not enough organs for patients awaiting transplantation. This lack of organs has led scientists to search for ways to grow or manufacture transplantable organs to fit this need.
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EAPs for substance abuse reduce absenteeism and increase productivity
Friday, November 15, 2013Studies have shown that problem drinkers and alcoholics cost American businesses billions of dollars. Studies also show that substance abuse can result in an increase in absenteeism, which reduces overall productivity. Even though the actual substance abuse may take place at home, it still has an impact on both large and small businesses.
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Organ transportation becomes big business for air medical services
Friday, November 15, 2013Although air ambulances focus their services on offering patient transportation, organ transportation has become big business in the last few years. For organs that require transportation over a short distance, a helicopter ambulance is often used, while fixed-wing ambulances may be used to transport organs over long distances.
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Employee wellness programs boost employee satisfaction and productivity
Friday, November 01, 2013Many companies have been turning to employee wellness programs to help reduce employee healthcare costs. In fact, statistics from the American Institute for Preventive Medicine show that 91 percent of organizations now offer some type of wellness program, a percentage that has risen substantially in the last decade.
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Advances in remote controls for facility management
Friday, November 01, 2013The term "intelligent building" generally refers to a building that is able to control building systems via automation features. Building automation often includes automated communication, environmental monitoring, environmental control and automated security. A decade ago, this seemed to be an exciting idea for the future. But with recent advances in remote controls, intelligent buildings have become a reality.
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Air medical services benefiting from increase in medical tourism
Friday, November 01, 2013Over the past few years, medical tourism has become a global phenomenon. Many countries across the world are welcoming international medical tourists, while more individuals have begun shopping the worldwide healthcare market to find affordable, cutting-edge medical services. Although medical tourism brings in a significant amount of money to countries that welcome medical tourists, this growing trend also benefits companies providing international air medical services.
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Research: Teens have an increased risk of kidney transplant failure
Tuesday, October 29, 2013According to recent transplant research published in JAMA Internal Medicine, teenagers between 14 and 15 years of age have a much higher risk of transplant failure after kidney transplantation than adults. This study shows that adolescents are more likely to have the kidney stop working than both older and younger transplant recipients. The risk of transplant failure is even higher among black teenagers.
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Disaster preparation: Helpful tips for businesses and facility managers
Friday, October 25, 2013A recent survey sponsored by the American Red Cross and FedEx showed that approximately 70 percent of small businesses do not expect to experience a disaster, and half of those surveyed do not have an emergency response plan in place. Surviving any kind disaster requires preparation, but many businesses and facility managers fail to put an emergency plan in place.
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Research: Old cancer drug may help prevent rejection after transplantation
Tuesday, October 22, 2013According to new transplant research in Sweden, an old cancer drug, Zebularine, may help to prevent rejection after transplantation. Rejection of the new tissue or organ has long been a problem for patients after receiving a transplant from an organ donor. However, this new discovery may help scientists to develop new anti-rejection treatments that will provide excellent results for transplant patients.
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Top causes of absenteeism and how to fix them
Friday, October 18, 2013Companies expect employees to use some sick days from time to time. Life happens, and family issues, injuries and sickness will interfere with the work schedule of a company's employees. However, excessive absences can quickly become costly for employers.
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British air medics team up with design company for new flight suits
Friday, October 18, 2013Yorkshire Air Ambulance medics in the United Kingdom are no strangers to dealing with trauma patients, offering rescue services in many difficult situations. To better deal with emergencies, these air medics have teamed up with workwear and safety company Arco to design new flight suits. Arco and the medics worked closely, with Arco designers visiting the air support unit to get a firsthand look at what the medics and flight doctors are facing.
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5 ways owners and facility managers can increase energy efficiency
Wednesday, October 02, 2013Whether you are a business owner or a facility manager, maximizing energy efficiency is important to your bottom line. Improving energy efficiency not only helps the environment, but it also provides significant savings. If you are reducing electricity usage or cutting heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) energy expenses, use the following ideas to improve the sustainability and energy efficiency of your buildings or business.
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Size matters in lung transplants — and bigger is better
Tuesday, October 01, 2013Previously, lung transplant experts have worked hard to match donor lung size close to the lung size of the transplant recipient. Physicians pursued size-matching due to the concern that lungs that were too large or too small could lead to potential problems, such as poor lung function, after transplantation. However, new transplant research is shattering that theory.
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Helping employees manage workplace stress
Friday, September 20, 2013According to OutofStress.com, workplace stress costs nearly $300 billion annually, due to rehabilitation, absenteeism from work and health care. Although some workplace stress is normal, when employees face excessive stress in the workplace, their physical, emotional and mental health may be negatively impacted.
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Business owners and facility managers go green to save green
Wednesday, September 18, 2013Many business owners and facility managers equate going green with spending more money. Implementing certain green technologies that reduce water use, improve energy efficiency and increase sustainability requires an initial investment, but many facility managers and business owners have found that going green actually saves money over time.
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Why liver transplant recipients should exercise regularly
Tuesday, September 17, 2013Recent research on liver transplant recipients shows that patients have an increased risk of metabolic syndrome after the transplantation surgery. According to one study conducted by Eric R. Kallwitz, MD, a liver specialist from the Loyola University Medical Center, about 58 percent of patients develop metabolic syndrome after undergoing a liver transplant.