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Nurses' depression tied to increased likelihood of medical errors
Depression is common among nurses and is linked to a higher likelihood they'll make medical errors, new research suggests.
Oct 24, 2017
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Sharing passwords is widespread among medical staff
(HealthDay)—Sharing of passwords to access electronic medical records is common among medical staff members, according to a study published in the July issue of Healthcare Informatics Research.
Oct 19, 2017
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Experts devise plan to slash unnecessary medical testing
Researchers at top hospitals in the U.S. and Canada have developed an ambitious plan to eliminate unnecessary medical testing, with the goal of reducing medical bills while improving patient outcomes, safety and satisfaction.
Oct 17, 2017
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ACG: burnout reported by about half of gastroenterologists
(HealthDay)—Almost half of gastroenterologists report burnout, with lifestyle or work-life balance factors frequently associated with burnout, according to a study presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology, being ...
Oct 16, 2017
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Cardiology
Pregnancy-related heart failure strikes black women twice as often as those of other races
African American women were found to be twice as likely to be diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy as compared to women of Caucasian, Hispanic/Latina, Asian, and other ethnic backgrounds, according to a new study—the ...
Oct 11, 2017
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Reasons physicians are delaying retirement vary
(HealthDay)—Physicians are delaying retirement, often because they feel they are providing a useful service to patients or because of concerns about social interaction in retirement, according to an article published online ...
Oct 6, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Team develops model to predict ER visits in lung cancer patients
A pilot program that uses big data to predict which lung cancer patients will require a trip to an emergency department (ED) successfully anticipated a third of all ED visits over a two week trial period, and was further ...
Sep 27, 2017
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A majority of medical professionals improperly share log-in credentials to EMRs
Strict regulations for keeping confidential data secure often make it difficult for caregivers to get the information they need. As a result, a majority of medical staff surveyed have accessed an electronic medical record ...
Sep 26, 2017
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Before symptoms become pronounced, there is no reliable way to identify who is on track to develop Parkinson's disease, a debilitating movement disorder characterized by tremors, slowness of movement, stiffness, and difficulty ...
Sep 15, 2017
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Telemedicine visits save families time and money
Patients and families who use telemedicine for sports medicine appointments saved an average of $50 in travel costs and 51 minutes in waiting and visit time, according to a new study by Nemours Children's Health System. Each ...
Sep 15, 2017
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