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H7N9 virus: Planning for the next pandemic
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationMost public health officials agree that the next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when will it arrive in the United States. And they have been closely watching China and the H7N9 virus. Since March 2013, China has reported human infections from an Asian-lineage avian influenza A virus — H7N9. Annual epidemics of sporadic human infections have occurred there each year, with the latest (the fifth) being the largest to date. Those infected suffer from severe respiratory illness.
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Anti-rejection drug helps transplant recipients avoid weight gain
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareResearchers have determined the new anti-rejection drug Everolimus is easier on the kidneys following a liver transplant, compared to Tacrolimus, the drug that's been routinely prescribed to liver recipients. Everolimus also helps liver recipients avoid weight gain. Both factors are important factors in a patient's post-transplant health and can lead to positive outcomes.
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Printed electronics allow technological leap in wearable devices
Adolfo Benedito EngineeringPrinted electronics use traditional 3-D printing technologies for the deposition of conductive, semi-conductive and dielectric materials. This eases the development of new flexible electronic components, such as organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells, light-emitting devices (OLED), flexible screens and RFID antennas. These are examples of the numerous developments in organic electronics, which will be able to be printed partially or totally in the coming years.
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Violence against nurses caps off National Nurses Week
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationNational Nurses Week is a time of fun, festivities, celebrations and socialization. However, this past week's news of tragic, violent situations surrounding nurses and healthcare workers brings much-needed attention to the dirty little secret of violence against healthcare workers.
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Study reveals common sunscreen mistakes
Tammy Gibson Recreation & LeisureWhen was the last time you went outside for a normal day of activities and actually applied sunscreen first? Have you ever wondered how much sunscreen to use or which brand is better? Dermatologists agree that sunscreen is a great tool for skin cancer prevention — but only if it's used correctly. Here's what you need to know about getting the best sun protection this summer.
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How physicians use VR to train for emergency care
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareRecreating the sights and sounds of a trauma bay is a challenge for doctors in training. Without witnessing it firsthand, residents may have trouble fully understanding what treating a trauma patient can entail. To introduce residents to the experience, some schools are turning to virtual reality technology to fill the gap between the classroom and the emergency department.
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Don’t let wrist pain sideline your game
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessIf you've ever injured or experienced soreness in your wrist, you know how debilitating it is. Simple tasks like turning a door knob or buttoning clothes can trigger pain — just imagine what a wrist injury could do to your workout routine or playing schedule. To avoid being sidelined by a bad wrist, here's a look at how problems start in this joint and how to sidestep them.
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Unnecessary antibiotics: Treating the common cold
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAntibiotic resistance is a major concern worldwide. It has been well established that antibiotic use increases the likelihood for an individual to develop bacterial resistance. The majority of antibiotic prescribing takes place in primary care, and physicians and PAs have been encouraged to prescribe antibiotics more rationally, only when necessary.
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Have doctors gotten a bad rap in the fight against opioids?
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareOpioid addiction has become a sickening problem in America. The powerful pain relievers, available legally by prescription — such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and many others — are easy to become addicted to and even more difficult to break away from.
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Symptom relief for worsening heart failure
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart failure (HF) is a growing problem. More than 20 million people worldwide are affected by HF, including more than 5 million in the United States alone. HF affects 6 percent to 10 percent of people over the age of 65. Although the relative incidence is lower in women than in men, women constitute at least half of the cases of HF because of their longer life expectancy.
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