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Infographic: The basics of muscle pain and how to fix it
Brian Wallace Medical & Allied HealthcareMusculoskeletal problems are often caused by working conditions and are a leading cause of disability worldwide. In the U.S., an estimated 264 million workdays are lost each year due to back pain alone. This infographic outlines the causes of pain and impact and efficacy of physical therapy and other treatments.
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COVID-19 testing costs make a huge impact as payers wrestle with 2021 premium…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareAs uncertainty continues to surround COVID-19 and its impact on care and health systems, two new thorns are beginning to dig into the conversations about healthcare's future: costs of testing and planning for insurance rates despite the current chaos. According to a report commissioned by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), diagnostic testing for COVID-19 may creep past $25.1 billion annually. Meanwhile, antibody testing costs could touch more than $19 billion.
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How to fend off bugs — naturally
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSummer has returned — and for most of us that means two things for certain: we'll be outdoors a whole lot more, and we'll be joined by a variety of biting or otherwise irritating bugs. Since it was developed by the U.S. military in the 1940s, a synthetic repellent — DEET — has served as the primary ingredient for keeping bugs at bay. Some people, however, can't use DEET at its most effective and longest lasting strength without negative consequences. Fortunately, there’s an array of reasonably effective alternates, mostly natural oils and plant extracts that are nontoxic.
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Fitbit races to help COVID-19 patients by developing an emergency ventilator
Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied HealthcareFitbit has secured an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for a new device, the Fitbit Flow. It will be a low-cost emergency ventilator that can be used to help with patient needs surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Fitbit said that after seeing the tremendous need for ventilators across the nation and, indeed, around the world, it pivoted and applied its in-house brainpower in advanced sensor development and hardware design to create the Fitbit Flow.
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Infographic: Why masks are still necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19
Brian Wallace Medical & Allied HealthcareAs the coronavirus pandemic first spread around the world, the CDC originally recommended that healthy people should not wear masks. But on April 3, the CDC reversed its decision, recommending all Americans wear face coverings when in public to slow the spread. This infographic explores the science behind masks, why experts recommend wearing them in public, and how to clean them.
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Infographic: Boosting your immune system — Fact vs. fiction
Brian Wallace Medical & Allied HealthcareDuring the pandemic, attention has turned to how we can stay as healthy as possible, meaning the immune system is at the forefront of many people's minds. This infographic looks at what exactly the immune system is and breaks down some popular recommendations about how to boost it.
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Podcast: Using Facebook Live events to market to patients
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessIn this episode, Jarod Carter explains how you can use Facebook Live events to market your cash-based physical therapy services. Promoting live events to your existing list of contacts is a great follow-up strategy for increasing reactivations and tune-up sessions and keeping your practice top of mind among discharged patients. You'll hear tips for deciding if there's sufficient interest, how to approach scheduling, and how to make sure everything goes smoothly.
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How a new study can help doctors identify COVID-19 infections faster
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareOutpatient presentations of COVID-19 remain a tricky management challenge for all healthcare professionals. When it comes to quickly triaging a patient, you need your evaluation to be as accurate as possible, especially when that patient's symptoms may or may not traditionally fit testing criteria — or if your organization has testing kit shortages. Good news: fresh research from Harvard Medical School may be able to help you determine which presenting patients need further COVID-19 workups and which patients may have another condition.
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Why experts are urging caution before opening schools in the fall
Bambi Majumdar EducationSchool's out for the summer in most places and districts are now focusing on how to prepare for classes in the fall. While the number of new nationwide COVID-19 cases is abating, and a large percentage of the afflicted have recovered, new cases are still happening daily. Psychologists agree that no amount of distance learning can replicate the benefits of in-person learning. However, we are talking about a deadly virus that has the potential to cause more havoc. Most experts agree that we need more research and information about the virus to guide decision-making for reopening U.S. schools.
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Dental offices lead healthcare’s job surge in May’s surprising…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareThe U.S. economy witnessed unexpected job growth in May as state and local economies began to reopen from the pandemic shutdown. In particular, medical practices and dental offices were key drivers of this finding that surprised economists. According to the May 2020 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economic report, healthcare — including dentists — added more than 310,000 jobs during the month. Dental offices experienced job rebounds at rates unlike any in the sector.
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