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Life after cardiac arrest
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareNearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually. Of those who survive a cardiac arrest, mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment is common; half of all those who survive experience problems with cognitive functions such as memory and attention. However, in a recent study, a control group comprising heart attack patients had largely the same level of problems, which suggests that it is not only the cardiac arrest and the consequent lack of oxygen to the brain that is the cause of the patients' difficulties.
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Recent advances in herbal bioenhancers
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalAyurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of Hindu traditional medicine native to India. One of the concepts often being mentioned in Ayurveda is Yogvahi (synergism), which is a technique to increase bioavailability, tissue distribution and efficiency of medications.
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Simplifying neck assessment for massage therapists
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareThe cervical (Cx) spine is a complex area and is often seen as intimidating by therapists of all levels, especially when first starting out. The number of superficial structures (nerves, blood vessels, muscles and bones) in such close proximity, along with the potential for serious injury if handled incorrectly is understandably the reason that so many therapists cite for their concerns.
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High hopes, unfulfilled promise: Healthcare groups look beyond portals
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationThe healthcare delivery system currently being transformed is moving us much closer toward longitudinal health and a virtual care team approach. This involves continuous and ubiquitous interaction between the care team and patients — whether they are at home, mobile or in a care facility. The process also requires integration of these interactions into the clinical record, along with remote monitor data and information on social support networks.
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Experts: Make organ donation cheaper for donors
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareEveryone involved with organ donation profits, except for the donor. In fact, living organ donors and their families can incur thousands of dollars in related costs not covered by insurance. Experts now urge Americans to remove financial barriers to organ donation.
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Study: No link between vaccines and autism
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareA comprehensive new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association debunks the theory that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is associated with an increased risk of autism. Although previous studies have already disproven the myth of a link between the vaccine and autism, anti-vaccine proponents continue to suggest that a possible link exists.
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How often are opioids for chronic pain truly misused?
Dorothy L. Tengler PharmaceuticalMore than 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, and treating it can be challenging for physicians. Doctors often resort to the use of chronic opioid therapy, which has increased substantially in recent years. To examine just how pervasive this issue is, the American Pain Society and the American Academy of Pain Medicine commissioned a systematic review of the evidence on chronic opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain and convened a multidisciplinary expert panel to review the evidence and formulate recommendations.
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Preventing and reversing cardiac hypertrophy with an ancient remedy
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiac hypertrophy, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is a thickening of cardiac muscle often caused by chronic high blood pressure that can lead to heart failure. Although HCM is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, it is a significant cause of sudden unexpected cardiac death in any age group.
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A look ahead: Most women physicians feel financially prepared
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareFor women physicians, life never slows down. Patient appointments, lab results, medical records, prescription refill requests — it's all in a day's work, and the list could go on. And that's not including the kids and household chores when you get home. But one day it won't be as busy — if you can dream far enough into the future to retirement, that is. Have you thought about that?
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The secret to creating nursing teams that soar
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationAs a relatively new nurse manager, I'm considering the ways in which I can powerfully inspire my team of nurses to be as functional, dynamic and cohesive as possible. It's clear that 21st-century nurses love strong leadership, but they also like to feel trusted and empowered. It's up to a nurse manager to walk a line that provides both.
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