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Studies: Hypertension can increase risk for dementia
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareAn adult's brain is going to suffer in the long run if the vascular system is unhealthy. In fact, a recent study found a relationship between blood pressure and the risk of dementia, specific to African-Americans.
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Report: Need for ambulances is expected to surge
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareThe need for ambulances is not a topic often covered, but it might just be worth taking notice. Pardon the pun, but the future of this industry segment suggests that it's going to be a healthy one. The value of the global ambulance service market was estimated to be worth about $22.5 billion in 2016, but that number is expected to balloon at an annual growth rate of 9.1 percent over the next 10 years.
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How to maintain organizational credibility during political chaos
Terry Lynam Healthcare AdministrationWe live in a society dominated by mixed messages and hypersensitivity, amid ongoing volleys of "fake news" accusations. Accurate, honest communication has never been more important to maintain credibility.
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Study: Racial-ethnic gap in living kidney transplantation continues to…
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareDespite national efforts to address the racial and ethnic disparities in living kidney transplantations, black and Hispanic patients are less likely to receive a live donor kidney within two years of placement on the waiting list, according to results from a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Does the AHA determine whether RTs can work?
Kelly Welton Medical & Allied Healthcare"Go, take a walk, eat something and come back ... we'll try again," said my very nice basic life support (BLS) instructor. That was after Round 6. My wrist felt like it had a hairline fracture, and I knew if I didn't pass this voice-assisted manikin (VAM) BLS program, I wouldn't get a card. That means I don't have a job.
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Nurses at the table or nurses on the menu
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThere's an old saying that if you don't have a seat at the table, you'll end up on the menu, and this could not be more true of nurses and the nursing profession. When nurses are busy looking the other way, others can fill the void and make decisions for them. But when nurses demand a seat at the table, they are making a bold statement that their voices are crucial components of the conversation.
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Geriatric screening in the ED cuts hospitalizations
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareSimply talking to a specially trained nurse in a quiet room, away from the chaos of the emergency department (ED), can prevent unnecessary hospitalizations in older adults. In fact, implementing such a transitional care program in three EDs reduced the risk of unnecessary hospitalizations by 33 percent, according to a new study.
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Fixing healthcare: Redefine the meaning of success
Catherine Iste Healthcare AdministrationFrom the opioid crisis to complicated billing and reimbursement structures, it seems almost every facet of healthcare has issues. Yet this mountain of problems is not insurmountable. In fact, the opportunity for the greatest impact and most positive change is something that starts on an individual level: creating better support systems for medical professionals.
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Viral video sheds light on complex issues in healthcare
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn a cold night in Baltimore, a woman who appeared to be wearing just a hospital gown and socks was being deposited at a bus stop after being discharged from University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown. A bystander happened to catch the situation on video and opened the door for the world to see the uglier side of healthcare.
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Study: Marijuana use linked to cardiac deaths
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareWith the start of a new year, many people resolve to try new things, be more creative, have adventures and in general act more youthful. For those who wish to experiment with the psychoactive form of marijuana, there are now more and more legal opportunities to do so. Many may be considering smoking, ingesting, vaping or dabbing marijuana to get high, adding to their adventures.
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