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First US baby born to woman who received uterus transplant from a deceased…

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

For the first time in the United States and only the second time in the world, doctors have delivered a baby from a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. Doctors from the Cleveland Clinic recently announced that they delivered a healthy baby girl by cesarean section on June 9. Uterus transplantation from live donors has helped women all over the world overcome infertility and successfully bear children since a team of researchers first performed the procedure in 2014. Until now, uterus transplantation was available only to women who had family members willing to donate.

Study: Fluoride may decrease liver, kidney function in adolescents

Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental Healthcare

No one debates the many dental benefits of fluoride. They are widely established and scientifically backed. But in recent years, concerns have been raised regarding the appropriateness of the widespread addition of fluoride to drinking water and salt in North America. Now, a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in Environment International asserts that fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents. The group of young people was participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a group of studies that assess health and nutritional well-being in the United States.

How to maximize the benefits of the intermediate care unit in your hospital

Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare Administration

As a hospital manager, you know that an intermediate care unit (IMCU), also called a step-down unit, can be an efficient and safe asset when it comes to caring for patients who have left the ICU. An IMCU allows for careful monitoring of patients who are showing progress in battling an acute illness; these units can also serve as a comfortable and safe place for patients in end-of-life care. Yet it can be difficult to determine ways that an IMCU can best function as a bridge from your ICU. Follow these science-driven tips to make your IMCU as supportive as possible.

Directives for our death

Lisa Cole Medical & Allied Healthcare

Whenever I work with clients, one of the first things I do is get them to complete their end-of-life documents or clarify them. It never ceases to amaze me who has yet to do theirs — attorneys, physicians, and folks with terminal illnesses have all put it off. It seems to be part of our American culture; if we just don’t think about it, death won't happen. Yet, we will die. And when we can set up dying on our own terms, it becomes a little bit easier for everybody.

Are you playing in the right healthcare sandbox?

Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

Within the healthcare industry, there are endless choices when it comes to carving out the career path that's right for you. Whether in medicine, nursing, leadership, or elsewhere, the world can indeed be your oyster if you play your cards right, network assiduously, make good choices, follow your values, and honor your intuition. We can, of course, encounter option paralysis when faced with too many alternatives; however, with a burgeoning healthcare industry facing an increasingly aging and diversifying population, the avenues for career success and satisfaction are legion. So, are you playing in the right career sandbox?

2019: The year of patient health record breaches

Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

Patient health record breaches are on a big rise this year, doubling last year's figures. About 32 million patient records have already been breached during the first half of 2019, twice as many as the total for all of 2018, according to the 2019 Mid-Year Breach Barometer Report from IT security firm Protenus. Current numbers for the first half of the year also point to the fact that there were 285 total breaches reported between January and June. Surprisingly and shockingly, since 2016, not a day has gone by without a breach.

Beating age discrimination just got harder

Patrick Gleeson Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Fighting age discrimination in employment was never easy. Perhaps the most important obstacle is that age discrimination isn’t easy to prove. Historically, when age discrimination in employment suits do go to trial, they’ve been decided overwhelmingly in favor of corporate America and against workers — about 99% of the time. As daunting as this sounds, recent significant appellate court decisions will almost certainly tilt the playing field even further toward corporate America and away from an increasing number of aging workers.

Doctors working in pediatric emergency medicine at risk for burnout, compassion…

Lynn Hetzler Healthcare Administration

Physicians who work in pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) are at risk for developing burnout, compassion fatigue, and low compassion satisfaction, according to the results of a new study. PEM physicians provide medical care for acutely ill children and work closely with families during a time of heightened stress. Providers may be able to improve the management of the unique challenges and emotional stressors facing pediatric emergency department (ED) physicians and help PEM physicians achieve higher satisfaction levels.

Yoga isn’t for everyone — here’s why

Victoria Fann Sports & Fitness

Yoga is more popular than ever. According to a 2017 National Health Interview Survey from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the percentage of adults doing yoga in the U.S. jumped from 9.5% in 2012 to 14.3% in 2017. The Yoga Alliance reports that Americans spend $16 billion on yoga classes, clothing, equipment and accessories each year. As with any type of fitness program, injuries are possible. In fact, some people should avoid yoga altogether, or at the very least, be careful about which postures they do.

VA disability compensation claims: Avoiding the pitfalls

Roy Phillips Civil & Government

If you're considering filing a claim with the VA, you should know that there are good three reasons why you should do it. The first is that, if you were injured while in the military, you should have your medical problems determined to be "Service Connected." The second reason to file a claim is that guaranteed income greatly increases your credit worthiness. It could make the difference between getting a home loan or not. The third reason is that increased numbers of claims lead to an increased budget for the VA, which translates to better care for vets. Before you file, please consider the following.

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