Medical economics
Pediatricians scramble for RSV shots amid shortage
A steady stream of sick babies and worried parents started flowing into Dr. Monique Soileau-Burke's exam room in late October.
Dec 5, 2023
0
0
News tagged with intensive care unit
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Physical therapy for long COVID: Research shows patients benefit
Studies show that those suffering from long COVID may benefit from physical therapy services as soon as they are able to tolerate physical activity, a PCOM Georgia assistant professor, who specializes in cardiopulmonary physical ...
Dec 4, 2023
0
1
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do
Congenital syphilis, a disease passed to babies during pregnancy, is increasing worldwide, with between 700,000 and 1.5 million reported cases annually over the past eight years. The disease can cause stillbirths, disability ...
Dec 4, 2023
0
0
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Understanding the impact of transferring patients with dementia between hospitals
It is common for individuals seeking medical care for symptoms of concern to go to the nearest hospital. Physicians there may determine the facility cannot provide the care they believe the patient needs and recommend transfer ...
Nov 28, 2023
0
0
Cardiology
Critical care of patients after cardiac arrest is crucial: Consensus panel says more research needed
A new consensus statement from the American Heart Association Emergency and Cardiovascular Care Committee and the Neurocritical Care Society calls for more research to address areas of post-cardiac arrest care that have limited ...
Nov 28, 2023
0
1
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks
A large study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for babies whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy.
Nov 27, 2023
0
0
Neuroscience
Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries
Tracking heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels is a standard practice to give doctors valuable information on patients' heart and lung health over time and guide treatment decisions.
Nov 16, 2023
0
0
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with adverse birth outcomes
Infants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care than infants without prenatal cannabis exposure, according to a study ...
Nov 16, 2023
0
9
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Clustering method can better describe the pathological process in patients with traumatic brain injury
Monitoring brain injury biomarkers and glucose variation in patients who have suffered an acute cranial injury during the entire first week of hospitalization can provide a more accurate picture of the pathological process. ...
Nov 14, 2023
0
40
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey finds many Americans are letting their guard down during respiratory illness season
Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning this year will be potentially dangerous for respiratory illnesses, a third of Americans are not concerned about the threat, according to a new national survey ...
Nov 13, 2023
0
1
