-
Newly discovered immune pathway could help prevent long-term organ rejection
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareUniversity of Pittsburgh and Houston Methodist Hospital researchers have discovered an immune pathway that could cause rejection of transplanted organs. The study, published in the journal Science, says contrary to previous data, the body's "innate" immune system may impact organ transplants over the long term. "The rate of acute rejection within one year after a transplant has decreased significantly, but many people who get an organ transplant are likely to need a second one in their lifetime due to chronic rejection," said Dr. Fadi Lakkis, the study’s senior author.
-
Some hospitals, surgery centers still aren’t performing cosmetic…
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareHere in San Francisco, the city and health department issued a directive on May 15 allowing elective surgery. In the directive, it was very clear elective surgery, including cosmetic surgery and dental procedures, could move forward. For this reason, we began performing cosmetic surgery in our in-office AAAASF-accredited operating room the following Monday, May 18. Based on previously scheduled cases and newly booked procedures, we'll be operating at full capacity for the foreseeable future. While we have the luxury of performing cosmetic surgery in our own facility, not all facilities are proceeding with cosmetic surgery. Why not?
-
As telehealth grows, returning Medicare programs to their original form…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareIn another spot of telehealth news, it appears that even seniors are taking a shine to the technology. As many as half of them say they are comfortable using telehealth to get the care they desire. According to a new poll by Morning Consult, those who are using it say it’s been a pleasing experience. The survey of more than 1,000 seniors shows that a majority (52%) are enjoying the services provided through the remote-based technology. Only 30% said they're uncomfortable with the technology.
-
Finnish researchers create pendant necklace can detect abnormal heart rhythms
Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied HealthcareIt’s not uncommon to see health-related devices and detectors housed in accessories that can be worn. From wearable insulin pumps to balance bracelets, the convenience of a wearable health aid is a great idea. But a necklace that can spot atrial fibrillation (AFib) in under 30 seconds? That's something new. A team of Finnish researchers has developed a necklace outfitted with a pendant that patients can easily and discreetly use to screen themselves for signs of an abnormal heart rhythm.
-
Chia or flax: Which is better for your health?
Amanda Ghosh Food & BeverageAcai, blueberries, hemp, moringa, cacao, maca, alfalfa...the list goes on and on. It can be difficult to decipher which superfoods you should be investing in with so many on the market. Let’s tackle chia and flax and decide which one is better for you.
-
Survey: As expected, patients fearful of in-person visits are turning to…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareCOVID-19 has touched almost every area of our lives; healthcare is obviously no different. According to a new survey of U.S. healthcare consumers, 72% of consumers say they have changed their use of traditional healthcare services dramatically because of the pandemic. The survey was conducted and released by the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) and the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP). According to researchers, these numbers highlight a bigger issue of how providers are going to face an uphill battle convincing their patients to return for in-person care.
-
Healthcare providers, don’t drink the Kool-Aid!
Lisa Cole Medical & Allied HealthcareAs COVID-19 spreads, more people are dying without loved ones being with them — or with each other. Front-line workers are increasingly falling ill and suffering from PTSD as their trauma toil mounts. Though we’re nowhere close to containing the virus, restrictions are being relaxed. How can this be? How can we intelligently respond? Here’s what I'm doing; perhaps, it will serve you as well.
-
The new normal may be anything but
Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMaybe we've hit bottom. Three months into the COVID-19 lockdown, it appears that mitigation measures have "flattened the curve." Measures are being taken to reopen the economy on some level in just about every state in America. How far and how fast this will proceed remains to be seen. A common refrain is that we are trying to "get back to normal." There’s only one problem. Those days are gone — if not forever, for a very, very long time.
-
Infographic: Telehealth vs. telemedicine
Brian Wallace Medical & Allied HealthcareThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced change amongst nearly all industries. Health, wellness, and healthcare are no exception to this new reality. As the world begins to figure out how to operate in this new normal, healthcare practitioners and health and wellness facilities have turned to technology to facilitate services. So, what is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?
-
Law enforcement access to COVID-19 patient details sparks controversy
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA national investigation by The Associated Press found that there has been widespread information sharing between emergency dispatchers and public health officials across the U.S. concerning individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Per the AP, local governments in at least 35 states have shared COVID-19 patient details with dispatch centers. The premise behind this information sharing is to keep law enforcement informed of potential risks. However, it has also caused concern among some civil liberties groups.
All Medical & Allied Healthcare Articles