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Induced hypothermia in kidney donors can improve transplantation
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareDropping the temperature of a deceased organ donor by just 2 degrees C could improve efficiency of kidney transplantation, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Cooling donor bodies could reduce the possibility of developing delayed graft function by 38 percent. A form of acute renal failure that often results in allograft immunogenicity, post-transplantation oliguria and risk of acute rejection episodes, delayed graft function can reduce long-term survival of recipients.
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Report: Top technology trends across the realm of healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn its summer 2015 Health Tech Report, CDW profiles the 10 most current and pressing trends of which those in healthcare should take notice. The list is expansive and somewhat obvious in areas, but provides insight into the changing landscape of the current healthcare technology sector — which is no stranger to constant movement.
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The importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month, with the last week of the month emphasizing the need to vaccinate infants and children. The campaign to increase awareness is an opportunity to remind parents of the importance of childhood immunizations as they prepare for their children to enter daycare or school.
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As pharmacists, we must remember to advocate for patients
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalPharmacists are sometimes accused of "not coming out from behind the counter" while advocating for patients, not necessarily viewing all issues from the patient's perspective. Hopefully, what you are about to read will resonate new approaches for developing teamwork and improvement.
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Once again, the media got it wrong when it comes to nurses
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationA great deal is written about nursing, and the public can hear many mixed messages about nurses. On one hand, a Gallup poll shows that nurses are voted the most trustworthy professionals every year. On the other hand, the public watches "Nurse Jackie," potentially forming opinions that nurses are rule-breaking mavericks who pop pills and have sex in the pharmacy.
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Study: Southern diet leads to higher risk for heart disease
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareConsuming a Southern diet can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Published in the journal Circulation, the study investigates the relationship between a Southern diet — often including copious amounts of fried foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, eggs, processed meat, liver and other organ meats — and the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Now Yelp can help patients pick a hospital or doctor
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen people consider the online review service Yelp, most think about local businesses like restaurants, hair stylists or mechanics. Doctors and hospitals? Not so much. Founded in 2004, Yelp has created a community where consumers can provide their opinions about businesses.
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Customize your medical resume for greater career opportunities
Monica Gomez Healthcare AdministrationYour medical resume is your first introduction to potential healthcare employers. At a basic level, a great resume must have a clean look, be free of spelling and grammatical errors, and present all of the information pertinent to your skillset, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Study: Your choice of sleep position may affect your brain
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareWe all have our favorite sleeping positions — back, side, stomach — but a new study shows our sleeping position may have more benefits than just comfort. Researchers at Stony Brook University believe sleeping on one's side — the most common position in humans and many animals — may more effectively remove brain waste and help reduce the chances of developing neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Data doesn’t lie: Remote monitoring works
Karen R. Thomas Medical & Allied HealthcareThere has been a lot of positive press lately about remote patient monitoring, but many wonder what the news really means for patients. Yes, telehealth can improve efficiencies, reduce re-hospitalizations and save money for the healthcare system, but is it actually helping patients?
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