One in five awaiting new hip suffer acute pain
Almost 20 percent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows.
Aug 15, 2019
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Almost 20 percent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows.
Aug 15, 2019
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Spouses in older marriages are increasingly taking on the role of their partner's caregiver in dealing with chronic conditions like heart disease, memory loss, and cancer. In a growing number of instances, both spouses care ...
Aug 14, 2019
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Older workers whose reasoning abilities no longer allow them to meet the demands of their jobs may be more likely to develop chronic health conditions and retire early, which may not be ideal for the employee or employer, ...
Aug 12, 2019
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A large number of women with chronic health conditions have unplanned pregnancies and are at risk of experiencing adverse events during pregnancy, something a University of Otago researcher says could be prevented if healthcare ...
Jul 26, 2019
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Millions of Americans with chronic conditions could save money on the drugs and medical services they need the most, if their health insurance plans decide to take advantage of a new federal rule issued today.
Jul 17, 2019
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People who care for their elderly parents outside of their full-time jobs—and are unpaid for their help—experience considerable disruption of their workplace routines. Many are not getting employer support because it ...
Jun 25, 2019
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Having arthritis, or diabetes, or heart disease can change a person's life, getting in the way of daily activities and requiring special diets and medicines.
Jun 19, 2019
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The World Health Organization expressed alarm Thursday at the lack of progress on curbing sexually transmitted diseases, while one of its experts warned of complacency as dating apps are spurring sexual activity.
Jun 6, 2019
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Artificial intelligence promises to transform medicine. It is already diagnosing cancers and arrhythmias, providing digital health coaching and predicting which patients are at the highest risk of heart failure. Soon, patients ...
May 29, 2019
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Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) programs include a team of primary care providers that manage patient care and oversee individual care plans. Their goals are to improve health outcomes, enhance quality, and reduce costs. ...
May 9, 2019
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