Health
What about the sick who don't have COVID-19?
How long would it take for you to get in to see your primary care physician? Do you even have one?
Mar 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do ER caregivers' on-the-job emotions affect patient care?
Doctors and nurses in emergency departments at four academic centers and four community hospitals in the Northeast reported a wide range of emotions triggered by patients, hospital resources and societal factors, according ...
Mar 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain death toll tops 2,000 after 462 deaths in 24 hours: govt
The coronavirus death toll in Spain surged to 2,182 after 462 people died within 24 hours, the health ministry said on Monday.
Mar 23, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Fever clinics' are opening in Australia for people who think they're infected with coronavirus
The Western Australian health minister has announced "fever clinics" are to open this week for people who think they have coronavirus symptoms.
Mar 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Iran coronavirus death toll jumps to 145, govt lashes out at US
Iran's official death toll from the new coronavirus rose by 21 Saturday, with a lawmaker among the latest fatalities, while the government accused Washington of hampering Tehran's response to the virus.
Mar 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows best practices protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
Health systems can protect healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak when best practices for infection control are diligently applied along with lessons learned from recent outbreaks, according to a study published ...
Mar 5, 2020
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Health
Safely aging: Growing old in a smart home requires technology to monitor health and behavior
With an aging population, there is an increasing need for a smart home to be able to monitor health and behavior with a view to allowing people to continue to live in their homes independently. Research published in the International ...
Feb 5, 2020
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Health
Value transformation framework model seeks to guide transition to value-based healthcare
With a new focus on quality of care and outcomes achieved, healthcare organizations are challenged to make the transition to value-based care. A model called the Value Transformation Framework (VTF) provides a structured, ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Health
Climate-friendly food choices protect the planet, promote health, reduce health costs
Increased uptake of plant-based diets in New Zealand could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions while greatly improving population health and saving the healthcare system billions of dollars in the coming decades, ...
Jan 23, 2020
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Health
Hospital patient portals lack specific and informative instructions for patients
Most hospitals in the United States, but not all, have secure online websites called patient portals that give patients access to their personal health information. However, many hospitals fail to inform patients fully about ...
Dec 16, 2019
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