Archive: 25/09/2017
Study raises expectations for improved language skills in the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Universal screening of newborns for hearing loss before they leave the hospital is not enough to improve language skills of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, according to a new study.
Sep 25, 2017
Diet, in addition to alcohol consumption, may play important role in liver problems
A new study published in Alcohol and Alcoholism finds that mice bred to consume high amounts of alcohol, but controlled by diet, did not necessarily develop the most severe liver injuries, suggesting that diet may pay an ...
Sep 25, 2017
Breast cancer patients largely find radiation therapy experience better than expected
A new survey finds breast cancer patients' actual radiation therapy experiences largely exceeded their expectations. The survey, which addressed the fears and misconceptions regarding radiation therapy for breast cancer, ...
Sep 25, 2017
Patients undergoing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not benefit from ACLS during transport
There is no association between prehospital advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and survival to hospital discharge in patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ACLS is, however, associated with an improvement ...
Sep 25, 2017
Electronic triage tool improves patient care in emergency departments
When a patient arrives in any emergency department, one of the first steps in their care process is triage, an opportunity for a care team member to identify critically ill patients and assign priority treatment levels.
Sep 25, 2017