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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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Bed bug dust increases histamine levels in infested homes
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThere are plenty of reasons to hate bed bugs. These parasitic insects pop up unexpectedly in even the cleanest locations, are tough to get rid of and have a voracious appetite for human blood.
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Mouse model shows promise for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareMore than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and treatments are needed for this devastating condition. One strategy researchers have been examining is to shrink the buildup of amyloid beta in the brains of those suffering the disease.
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Has RICE finally been laid to rest?
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessRICE is the injury protocol everyone remembers: rest, ice, compression and elevation. It's been used since the late '70s to remind us all what to do when we suffer a soft-tissue injury such as a sprained ankle or pulled hamstring.
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Why should pharmacies notify physicians about rejections?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalWill Rogers apparently once quipped, "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." Rogers would have a field day with some of the "facts" that are coming out lately.
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