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Back it up: Let your death inform your life
Lisa Cole Mental HealthcareWe've all heard about "bucket lists." You’ve probably got your own. It may include ideas about what we want to see and do and where we want to go before we die. These lists are great — I have a few of my own. Let's dive a bit deeper, though, and stretch even further. Go straight to your death now. How you wish to be remembered may change how you live your life. Here are five strategies to get you started.
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Anti-inflammatory agents for major depression: Results of a pooled data…
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareMajor depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. An estimated 65% of those with depression received combined care by a health professional and medication treatment. According to a pooled analysis, anti-inflammatories, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics can safely and effectively control or limit the symptoms of major depression. The effects of these agents are even stronger when added to standard antidepressant treatment.
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The successful healthcare career toolbox
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareLike any career, forging a way forward in the world of healthcare takes diligence, planning, and nurturing of your goals. For those interested in achieving their career objectives, the contents of your career-building toolbox should not be overlooked. For the healthcare professional, some essential building blocks are the resume or CV, cover letter, business card, and complete LinkedIn profile. There are others, but most everyone will agree that these are absolutely necessary.
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Survey: Healthcare communication is stuck in the past
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare communication issues are a thing of the present, not the past. Communication remains fragmented, with many healthcare organizations remaining reliant on landline phones, fax machines, and pagers. Furthermore, the adoption of modern communication technology is often happening in silos. These findings are from technology company TigerConnect in its annual State of Healthcare Communications report, a survey of healthcare leaders and patients detailing the pervasive challenges in healthcare communications.
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Preventing antibiotic resistance in the workplace
Scott E. Rupp Facilities & GroundsFor facilities professionals, the findings of the new Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have some relevant data for keeping workplaces healthy. Employee health is especially important, given that someone in the United States gets an antibiotic-resistant infection every 11 seconds. The report sets a new national baseline of infections and deaths from antibiotic-resistant germs, and it categorizes the top antibiotic-resistant threats based on the level of concern to human health: urgent, dangerous, or concerning.
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5 ways to update your IT to protect patient safety
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationAs a hospital administrator, you always want to make sure that your IT is keeping complete pace with crucial services your patients need. Keeping on top of these tasks can be time-consuming, however, and you can't always immediately identify innovative ways to employ new technology. But you can update your IT strategies with your team using the following science-driven info, and your patient safety goals will be met more effectively than ever.
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Today’s trends in family caregiving
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareCommunity and family caregiving can be overlooked. Yet, they are vital components of our healthcare system. The number of seniors requiring care is ballooning, and the availability of caregivers is shrinking. Caregiving is becoming increasingly complex, but more elderly individuals are providing care instead of receiving it. The list goes on and on. So, this November — National Family Caregivers Month — let’s reflect on what’s happening in family caregiving.
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Investigational hyperbaric oxygen therapy indications: Infertility
Eugene R. Worth Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have previously discussed the rationale for using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in an "off-label" indication. We suggested that there must be a scientific rationale, physiology that made sense for use of HBOT, and some sort of verified outcome. In this article, we will provide an update on use of HBOT as an adjunctive treatment for female infertility. Female infertility can be considered an off-label, plausible indication for HBOT. That is, there is some evidence supporting the use of HBOT for this indication; however, it is not an indication that is approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS).
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The undeniable health benefits of writing
Victoria Fann Mental HealthcareI've been writing most of my adult life. I've been working with writers as a group facilitator and teacher for 30 years. In my experience, I can assert with confidence that writing changes lives. Studies have shown that writing has many health benefits. According to researcher and professor James Pennebaker, co-author of the book, "Opening Up by Writing it Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain," writing about life's challenges helps us heal physically and emotionally.
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The environmental impact of unhealthy foods
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageA recent study conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota and Oxford University shows how nutritious food and healthier diets impact the environment positively. Researchers studied the consumption of 15 different food groups to see different health and environmental outcomes. Healthier and sustainable food choices can prevent environmental degradation. Another study conducted by the University of Michigan in partnership with Tulane University shows how climate-friendly diets that lead to lower carbon footprints are much healthier for the human body as well.
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