(Medical Xpress)—Even the best medicines in the world can be rendered ineffective if they are not taken as prescribed. The problem known as medication "non-adherence" is a major health issue in the United States, contributing ...
Jan 2, 2013
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Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters for the prevention and treatment of venous thrombotic events (VTE) may result in poor outcomes due to ...
Mar 18, 2013
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Contrary to what many trauma teams believe, the presence of family members does not impede the care of injured children in the emergency department, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ...
Apr 29, 2012
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A partnership involving the public and private sector successfully addressed the mental health needs of people in the post-conflict regions of northern Uganda and could be used as a model in other post-conflict settings, ...
Apr 16, 2013
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Is it possible for a health care system to redesign its services to better educate patients to deal with their immediate health issues and also become more savvy consumers of medicine in the long run?
Aug 3, 2012
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A recent study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing reveals pediatric trauma nurses are knowledgeable about practicing ...
Jan 12, 2015
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Parkland, Pulse nightclub—and now Hollywood Beach.
Jun 7, 2023
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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have demonstrated for the first time that changes over time in the volume of patients seen by trauma centers influence the likelihood of seriously injured patients living ...
Jul 21, 2016
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As health insurers place more emphasis on paying for quality outcomes rather than for specific services provided by doctors and hospitals, several quality improvement programs have been developed as a way to help health care ...
Jun 10, 2015
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Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents.
Dec 28, 2022
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