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‘Hide and seek’ health pricing has to stop
Jason Poquette Healthcare AdministrationWhen a patient walks into a pharmacy with a new prescription in hand, something radical happens in the field of healthcare: They hear the price. How that price was arrived at isn't always crystal clear. Sometimes a deductible is included. Sometimes they are paying a percentage of the contracted price. There are even times when their copay includes a PBM clawback (which even the pharmacy may not know).
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Nursing in the global spotlight
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareOn Feb. 27, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, along with nurses and other healthcare leaders from around the world launched Nursing Now. The global initiative hopes to raise the profile and status of nursing, with the ultimate goal of moving toward universal healthcare for all.
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Life-threatening infection raises concerns about mold in marijuana
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA medical marijuana patient in California was found to have a rare life-threatening infection that was traced to her medicinal marijuana. Bryan B Shapiro, M.D., MPH, found Cryptococcal meningitis in the patient and reported the case in the British Journal of Medicine. This life-threatening disease is normally only seen in immunocompromised individuals. The individual they diagnosed with the disease was a daily cannabis smoker but had no history of immunodeficiency.
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Music helps soothe patients during cast room procedures
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareFractures, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, account for 16 percent of all musculoskeletal injuries in the United States annually and are among the most common orthopedic problems.
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As medical wearables find a home, usage concerns remain
Bill Becken Science & TechnologyNew wearable digital technology devices are certainly nifty and enticing. First-generation wearables measure caloric intake and consumption; track blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygenation and sleep stages; and check and correct posture, among other functions — and these are only some of their roles.
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Study: Arthritis medication may help reduce risk of dementia
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareResearchers have discovered that being treated for one age-related disease may actually be protective for another age-related disease. Those having received common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have been found to have a significantly lower rate of dementia, according to a recent study.
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Partial liver transplants have become safer for pediatric patients
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareA study by Johns Hopkins University has concluded that alternatives to whole liver transplant (WLT) in pediatric patients have become safer in the recent years and should be used more widely to increase the supply of donated organs.
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Exercise may help prevent heart failure in aging hearts
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart disease continues to be one of the country's most serious health problems and the leading cause of death. Approximately 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, causing about 2,200 deaths per day, with one-third of cardiovascular disease deaths occurring before age 75. About half of those who develop heart failure die within five years of diagnosis.
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Can Uber, Lyft really help patients make more doctor’s appointments?
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyUber has a new plan to help Americans who need rides to their medical appointments. On March 1, the ride-sharing company launched Uber Health, a new service that partners with healthcare providers to set up rides for patients to and from the doctor's office.
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The power of mentors in nursing and healthcare
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThroughout a nurse's career, the potential for official and unofficial mentors to make a significant mark is high. Many nurses benefit from the wise presence of a mentor-like figure in their lives; some are less fortunate to never experience such a relationship.
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