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Study: Patients with cirrhosis at increased risk of stroke
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcarePatients with liver cirrhosis have a higher risk of stroke — particularly hemorrhagic stroke — according to a new study. Because the liver plays an integral role in the clotting process, thrombotic complications are common in patients with liver disease. Liver parenchymal cells synthesize most coagulation factors, and the liver’s reticuloendothelial system is essential in the clearance of activation products.
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Many transplant recipients miss important cancer screenings
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareRoutine cancer screenings are recommended for everyone, but a new study shows that most solid organ transplant recipients (SOTR) do not get cancer screenings as recommended. However, the involvement of a primary care provider or transplant specialist may help boost compliance with life-saving preventive screenings.
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Banning flavored tobacco products is a smart move
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareSan Francisco city supervisors have proposed an ordinance that will "prohibit tobacco retailers from selling flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes." If approved, this ban would be the first of its kind in the nation, and the hope is that it will curb the rate at which teenagers and young adults are adopting tobacco. The city board will be voting on the ordinance this week.
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Is red wine really good for your heart?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareA glass of wine a day helps keep heart disease away, right? We've all heard that enticing claim. But is it true? Although an excessive amount of red wine remains a definite risk for health, it has been suggested that mild-to-moderate amounts of red wine may provide a net beneficial effect. The French paradox describes the epidemiological observation that French people have a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
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Disney and your pharmacy’s priorities
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalWhat would happen if Disney ran your pharmacy? No, I’m not talking about dressing up like Goofy, Mickey Mouse or Cinderella to impress the kids. Rather, I’m talking about the day-to-day priorities that their employees embrace as part of their job. In his highly acclaimed 2004 book "If Disney Ran Your Hospital," Fred Lee talks about the priorities that are instilled into the mind of everyone who works for this $5 billion per year company. He then shows how they would transform the hospital industry. I think they would transform the pharmacy industry as well.
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Mental health concerns among physicians
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareOf all occupations and professions, the medical profession is at the top of the list of occupations with the highest risk of death by suicide, with 300 to 400 physicians a year taking their own lives. Although many physicians are practicing what they preach as far as healthy habits, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and eating healthier, they remain reluctant to address depression, a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in this group.
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Pediatric experts recommend no juice for babies, toddlers
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareEvery parent wants the best for their children, which includes the best oral health for their baby’s smile. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a recommendation for parents to save fruit juice until after the child’s first year. It also strongly urges parents to give juice in limited amounts after that. The organization’s previous policy recommended no fruit juice for babies younger than 6 months, and limited daily quantities for older children.
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The effect of relationships on your nursing career
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen we consider what truly lies at the center of the world inhabited by most nurses, what we’re really talking about is relationships. For all intents and purposes, relationships are powerful tools that fuel a nurse’s career and professional satisfaction from the starting gate to the finish line. Most nurses work in some form of collaborative environment, and relating with others can be key to successful nursing.
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What to do instead of making accreditation reports publicly available
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationAccrediting organizations (AO) like the Joint Commission evaluate hospitals against established standards of care upon invitation and payment for services. State licensing groups and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) inspect hospitals for compliance with state regulations and Medicare's Conditions of Participation. There is a bit of duplication and overlap between the two types of surveys, and perhaps this led to CMS' decision to allow hospitals accredited by a CMS-approved accreditation program to substitute accreditation under that program for survey by the State Survey Agency.
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Study shows possible relationship between blood sugar, brain cancer
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareMore than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 86 million are living with prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes, and Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5 percent. Cancer rates are higher in those with diabetes. However, although many cancers are more common among those with diabetes, a study from The Ohio State University found that cancerous brain tumors are less common among those with elevated blood sugar and diabetes.
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