Articles tagged with Patient Monitoring
A new mobile phone app called GrowthMonitor can accurately measure children's height and detect potential growth disorders, enabling early diagnosis and treatment. The app uses a traffic light system to inform parents of normal, amber, or red growth status, empowering them to take action.
A new pilot study reveals a prostate cancer urine test can identify men with intermediate-risk disease, allowing them to opt for active surveillance instead of immediate treatment. The test assesses the amount of aggressive cancer in the prostate without needing a biopsy.
Researchers discovered a significant impact on executive functioning, processing speed, and memory encoding in patients treated for COVID-19. Cognitive impairments persisted several months after the initial infection.
A study published in JNCCN found that 45% of people with cancer prefer telemedicine over in-person visits, while general patient satisfaction scores are equally high. The research also revealed that patients preferred video conferencing over audio-only appointments and that telemedicine can reduce treatment-related costs.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a flow control technology to overcome limitations of traditional dipstick tests. This technology enables complex biomedical assays and can detect multiple pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses.
A new study by E. Paige Lloyd found that medical providers are better at discerning real from fake pain expressions for White people than Black people. This disparity in pain detection could contribute to racial disparities in pain care and treatment recommendations.
Researchers at the University of Arizona have created custom-fitted wearable devices that can monitor physiological parameters without needing recharging. The biosymbiotic devices use wireless power transfer and compact energy storage to enable continuous operation, providing accurate data on body temperature, strain, and muscle deform...
Researchers create a novel magnetoelastic generator that can convert human body motions into electricity, outperforming existing technology. The device is flexible, waterproof, and generates significant electrical currents, opening up new avenues for wearable and implantable diagnostic sensors.
A new observational study found that hospitalists who worked more days per year had higher patient mortality rates. The study examined 1.2 million Medicare patients and suggested that longer work hours may contribute to poorer outcomes.
The study evaluated the impact of the program on patient engagement and clinical outcomes. Patient engagement rates reached 78.9%, highlighting the efficacy of virtual care at home during the pandemic.
A study of 68 patients found that most had good long-term outcomes with minimal complications, while others faced significant risks. The research provides insights into the potential consequences of COVID-19 multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
Researchers analyzed claims data to identify key demographic characteristics of patients receiving a sunburn diagnosis. The study found that patients with sunburn tend to be older, female, and have a history of previous sunburns or skin cancers.
A new study analyzes 377 severe harm and death incidents in acute medical units across England and Wales between 2005-2015. The most common incident types were diagnostic errors, medication-related errors, and failures in monitoring patients. Implementing electronic prescribing systems and checklists can reduce diagnostic errors, while...
Researchers found that targeted behavioral science messages significantly increased COVID-19 vaccination registration among healthcare workers. The study showed a substantial increase in vaccine uptake after receiving personalized email nudges.
A systematic review of studies on telehealth and chronic conditions found that frequent services benefited patients more when continued for about a year. However, the optimal frequency and duration of telehealth services remain unknown. Researchers are working to measure dose in standard ways to inform best practices.
A systematic review of automated patient monitoring systems (PMSs) found that they can improve sepsis recognition and treatment in some studies, but the overall evidence is mixed. In total, 12 studies provided data on patient outcomes, with six showing reduced mortality rates.
The home telehealth and remote patient monitoring market is projected to grow at a rate of 70% over the next three to five years, driven by increasing demand for convenient and accessible healthcare services. The combined average annual revenue growth of consumer companies in this market is even more explosive, reaching up to 193.5%.