A study found that over 80% of American adults with type 2 diabetes meet the criteria to use GLP-1 RAs or SGLT2is, but only a small percentage are using them. The medications have a substantially higher cost than current first-line treatments, making it difficult for patients to access them.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2023
A recent BC study found that midwifery care is safe and effective for clients with varying levels of medical risk. Midwife-led care resulted in lower rates of preterm births and low-birth-weight babies, as well as increased cesarean delivery rates at higher medical risks.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateFeb 27, 2023
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A smartphone app-based cognitive behavioral therapy program lowered blood sugar levels and improved health behaviors in patients with diabetes. The study found a clear 'dose effect,' where participants completing more lessons saw greater benefits.
A global study found that almost half of newborns were separated from their mother, leading to low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates. Despite rare transmission and mild cases, the pandemic's impact on family-centred care was significant.
SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalEClinicalMedicine·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 21, 2023
A culturally appropriate model of end-of-life care is being developed in Ghana to address the scarcity of palliative care in low-resource communities. COMPASS Ghana aims to provide universal end-of-life care by the end of the decade, utilizing a compassionate community approach that involves patients and caregivers in care provision.
SourceLancaster University·JournalBMJ Supportive & Palliative Care·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 21, 2023
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
Current state reporting methods may be inadequate, as not all individuals experiencing an overdose connect with medical services or community programs. This study highlights the need for more comprehensive reporting of nonfatal drug overdoses across US states.
Targeted RNA therapy aims to treat pre-eclampsia by delivering mRNA to placental cells, reducing maternal blood pressure and restoring fetal circulation. The treatment has shown promising results in mice, paving the way for potential treatments for human patients.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 15, 2023
Experts warn that scrapping England's long term plan for cancer will lead to wide variations in access to effective treatments and quality of care. The current proposal jettisons decades of global consensus on the need for dedicated cancer plans.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeNews article·DateFeb 15, 2023
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
An investigation by The BMJ found that only 30 of 200 private hospitals treated COVID-19 patients in April 2020. Meanwhile, some private hospitals devoted 60% or more of their capacity to treating private patients during the pandemic.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeNews article·DateFeb 15, 2023
A single prior paid claim increases future claim risk, regardless of specialty or state disclosure. Timely education and intervention have the potential to mitigate future claims.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateFeb 10, 2023
A new review suggests that remote symptom reporting systems can significantly reduce outpatient waiting lists by enabling patients to monitor and report their symptoms digitally. This allows clinicians to make informed decisions in near real-time, reducing the need for unnecessary clinic appointments.
SourceSAGE·JournalJournal of the Royal Society of Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 9, 2023
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A novel study found a direct relationship between belief in race as a cultural phenomenon driving health disparities and the use of race in care among family physicians. The study suggests that using race without recognizing social, political, and economic factors can stigmatize racially minoritized people and worsen health disparities.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 9, 2023
A UK government program aimed at tackling childhood obesity may be having negative effects on children's mental health and relationships with food. The study found that some families expressed concerns about the potential for weight-related teasing and stigma, which can lead to poorer self-perceptions and unhealthy dieting behaviors.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalCritical Public Health·DateFeb 8, 2023
A new economic model estimates the health benefits and budget impact of Fracture Liaison Services, showing significant reductions in fragility fractures, hospital bed days, and social care costs. The model suggests that FLS implementation would lead to improved patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
SourceInternational Osteoporosis Foundation·JournalJournal of Bone and Mineral Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 8, 2023
Researchers found inconsistencies in labor and delivery policies, causing vicarious trauma among nurses. Policy changes are proposed to improve emotional and mental health support for healthcare workers.
SourceDePaul University·JournalJournal of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing·DateFeb 7, 2023
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A new study found that primary care visits addressing mental health concerns rose by almost 50% over a decade, with Black and Hispanic patients facing barriers to access. Primary care physicians welcome the opportunity to address mental health concerns but need better support systems.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalHealth Affairs·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 6, 2023
A new study finds that Mexican American stroke survivors are less likely to receive intensive rehabilitation services compared to non-Hispanic white peers. Nearly one-third of all stroke survivors in the study did not receive any rehabilitation within 90 days of their stroke.
People living with dementia are more likely to have cancer diagnosed at an advanced stage and receive less treatment, negatively affecting survival. Review authors provide pragmatic recommendations for clinicians treating cancer in patients with dementia.
SourceRegenstrief Institute·JournalCA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians·DateFeb 2, 2023
A new study found that Black and Hispanic stroke survivors in the US are less likely to receive treatment for common complications, despite improved overall stroke survival rates. Researchers analyzed electronic health records from 2002 to 2022 and matched patients based on 41 factors to minimize biases.
A new study found that financial coaching for parents of infants in a pediatric primary care setting reduced missed well-child care visit rates by half and improved vaccination receipt. The intervention, which connected parents to public benefits and cost-saving services, also increased monthly household income.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateFeb 2, 2023
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A team of leading experts in reproductive biology, microbiome science, and immunology found that the concept of a foetal microbiome is inaccurate. The detection of microbiomes in foetal tissues was attributed to contamination during vaginal delivery, clinical procedures, or laboratory analysis.
SourceUniversity College Cork·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 25, 2023
A recent study published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy found that about one-third of caregivers self-medicate. Carriers who reported unfavorable healthcare experiences were more likely to take personal care into their own hands. The research team recommends that healthcare professionals should interact with caregive...
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalResearch in Social and Administrative Pharmacy·DateJan 24, 2023
A position paper highlights the intersection of structural racism and ageism in healthcare, highlighting delayed care, exclusion from medical research, and adverse health outcomes. The authors advocate for increasing representation of diverse voices in healthcare policy discussions to promote solutions to these barriers to quality care.
SourceRegenstrief Institute·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·DateJan 24, 2023
A recent study found that telemedicine use did not compromise the quality of opioid use disorder treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical outcomes for patients treated by clinicians with high and low telemedicine use were similar, suggesting telemedicine as a comparable alternative to in-person care.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 24, 2023
A nationwide study led by Harvard researchers found that patients in health systems receive marginally better care but report slightly better experiences, while care comes at a much higher price. The analysis suggests that health systems have not realized their potential for better care at equal or lower cost.
SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalJAMA·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 24, 2023
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Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.
The Collaborative for Telehealth and Aging has published the first-ever guidelines for offering telehealth services to older patients. The principles provide general rules for behavior, while the guidelines offer specificity for each principle, aiming to achieve individual goals for programs and providers.
SourceWest Health Institute·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJan 24, 2023
A study found that primary care clinics increased care management processes for chronic disease care from 2019 to 2021, with scores improving in organized and urban settings. However, performance and patient management areas saw a decline in 2021, with rural areas performing lower than urban ones.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023
Primary care physicians and patients expressed concerns about digital detection surveillance of infectious diseases, including ambiguity over consent and potential discrimination. High-quality primary care was associated with reduced hospitalizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023
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Researchers found that primary care physicians using community health information exchanges (HIEs) reduced the likelihood of re-hospitalizations and follow-up emergency department visits. By accessing data about patient care transitions, doctors increased hospital admission lengths from 99 to 238 days.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023
The study provides insights into primary care's challenges and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The learning community of AHRQ identified promising solutions to improve primary care delivery.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023
Researchers analyzed data from Ontario, Canada and found no evidence that virtual care increased emergency department visits. The study controlled for various factors, including patient complexity and practitioner characteristics.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 23, 2023
A nationwide study in Japan found that high-quality primary care attributes, including accessibility and continuity, significantly reduced hospitalizations. Researchers identified a reduction in total hospitalizations among participants with better primary care coordination and comprehensiveness.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJan 23, 2023
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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Research finds that seniors living in R3 program sites have lower hospitalization rates, days, payments, and readmissions compared to control sites. The R3 initiative embeds wellness teams in senior housing, providing assessments, proactive check-in calls, risk stratification, and care coordination.
SourceHebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research·JournalHealth Services Research·DateJan 19, 2023
A recent study found that patients who met with surgeons for first-time surgery consultations via telemedicine were satisfied with the quality of communication, comparable to in-person visits. The study suggests that either method is appropriate, depending on what the surgeon and patient prefer.
SourceAmerican College of Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American College of Surgeons·DateJan 19, 2023
A study by Kennesaw State University researcher Weiwei Chen found that COVID surges led to poorer outcomes for non-COVID patients in hospitals overwhelmed with COVID cases. The odds of an in-hospital death were 1.2 times higher among non-COVID patients than before the pandemic.
SourceKennesaw State University·JournalThe American Journal of Managed Care·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 19, 2023
A new study finds that online physician rating platforms can help disseminate important quality information to patients and direct them to higher-quality physicians. The research examines the impact of user-generated online ratings on healthcare choices and highlights their positive association with conventional measurements of physici...
SourceAmerican Marketing Association·JournalJournal of Marketing·DateJan 18, 2023
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
Researchers developed an eight-point framework to assess the validity and performance of patient matching tools. The framework provides a standardized approach to evaluate patient matching algorithms, covering technical areas such as data preprocessing and record adjudication.
SourceRegenstrief Institute·JournalJournal of the American Medical Informatics Association·DateJan 17, 2023
A new study from Flinders University found that a telehealth program delivering individualized coaching improves self-management and reduces suffering for people with chronic pain. The program, called Rethinking Pain, provides access to care and support for those living in rural areas who face long wait times for specialist care.
SourceFlinders University·JournalPain and Therapy·TypeObservational study·DateJan 15, 2023
A large randomized study found that machine learning-triggered reminders significantly increased rates of advanced care planning conversations, reducing potentially harmful therapies at end of life. The intervention also improved patient education and early palliative care referrals.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Oncology·DateJan 12, 2023
A recent study found that patients treated at centers that don't perform transplants have a 79% higher odds of being denied bridge-to-transplant designation. This change could exacerbate existing disparities in access to heart transplantation, according to the research team.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 11, 2023
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The SafeCare study found that adverse events occur in 23.6% of hospital admissions, with medication-related harm being the leading cause. The study recommends improved tracking of adverse drug effects, reliable data collection, and a culture prioritizing safe care.
SourceMass General Brigham·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2023
Internet-delivered parent-child interaction therapy shows promise in expanding care for underserved children with developmental delay. The study found significant improvements in child behavior that were maintained across follow-up visits.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·DateJan 9, 2023
Researchers developed a framework to address women's reproductive needs holistically, combining family planning, contraception, and preconception care. The model suggests teaching children about reproductive health in school and using social media campaigns to raise awareness of reproductive preferences.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Public Health·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 9, 2023
Research reveals private equity firms experience greater replacement of the workforce and rely on physician assistants and nurse practitioners. A more stable workforce is associated with better health outcomes for patients.
SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalHealth Affairs·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 9, 2023
A study of 5.1 million commercially insured adults found a rapid increase in telehealth services for mental health conditions during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic led to higher service utilization rates for several mental health conditions compared to pre-pandemic levels.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateJan 6, 2023
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Researchers developed a blood test using circulating microparticle proteins to predict placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) cases as early as the second trimester. The study found five unique proteins that can distinguish PAS patients from control patients, enabling safe predication before delivery.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateJan 5, 2023
The study found that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have more than doubled, exposing personal health information of nearly 42 million patients. The attacks grew larger in quantity and likelihood to affect large organizations with multiple facilities.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateDec 29, 2022
Pediatric mental health emergency department visits are rising, driven by markers of disease severity and healthcare access issues. Targeted hospital and community interventions can help mitigate recurrent visits and improve mental health care delivery.
A new study found that unionized health care workers received better pay and non-cash benefits, but not more work hours, compared to their non-unionized counterparts. Labor unionization was associated with improved worker conditions, including higher earnings and better employer-provided insurance.
SourceHarvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute·JournalJAMA·DateDec 27, 2022
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A UC Riverside study found that farmworkers in the Eastern Coachella Valley lack information and means to advocate for better public health due to language barriers, job insecurity, and limited access to healthcare. The study highlights disproportionate respiratory illness affecting Latinx children living near the Salton Sea.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·TypeSurvey·DateDec 22, 2022
A randomized trial found that non-invasive interventions for treating spine pain improved disability and quality of life but did not decrease healthcare spending. Both treatments provided a small but significant reduction in pain-related disability at 12 months.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalJAMA·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 22, 2022
A new study found that Black patients have lower odds of undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and higher odds of serious complications or death compared to white patients. This inequity is linked to factors such as Medicaid insurance, hospital resource, and surgeon experience.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 21, 2022
A new study found that prioritizing part-time employees can significantly improve the consistency of care in long-term care facilities. By consistently assigning part-time workers and having flexible full-time workers, facilities can reduce the average number of different nursing assistants a resident interacts with by 20-30% each month.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalManufacturing and Service Operations Management·DateDec 20, 2022
The NIH has established a research network to test community-based harm reduction strategies, including naloxone distribution and fentanyl test strips, to reduce overdose deaths. The network aims to save lives by connecting people who use drugs with services and treatments.
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A national survey of healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60% believe telehealth is 'dangerous' for older adults, while another 60% say it's an unrealistic option. However, 68% of clinicians report often or always working to prepare and account for older adults' physical and cognitive differences.
SourceWest Health Institute·JournalTelemedicine and e-Health·TypeSurvey·DateDec 15, 2022
A study by Kaiser Permanente found that physically active individuals had a lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes. The research showed an association between physical activity and improved COVID-19 outcomes across major demographic groups, including black, Hispanic, and Asian patients.
SourceKaiser Permanente·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·DateDec 15, 2022
Researchers found that high-performing practices used proactive approaches to organize staff and manage patient interactions, leading to comprehensive addressing of patient care needs during in-person visits. The study suggests incorporating proactive patient care processes into primary care delivery to improve diabetes outcomes.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeSurvey·DateDec 15, 2022
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
A University of Cincinnati clinical research study found that participants who received on-site individualized nutrition education and shopping practice had a greater increase in adherence to a heart-healthy diet than the control group. The study, called SuperWIN, was conducted in partnership with Kroger Health.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalNature Medicine·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 13, 2022
A new study calls for anti-racist and holistic models of care to address ethnic inequalities in mental healthcare. The research highlights the need to consider social factors, racism, and cultural aspects of illness to produce equitable care.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 13, 2022
A new poll finds that most older Americans (84%) have religious and/or spiritual beliefs important to them, with 71% citing religious beliefs. Many believe health care providers should respect their personal beliefs, but want them to discuss their faith with providers when needed.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·TypeSurvey·DateDec 12, 2022