Neuroscience
Spinal cord injury patients face many serious health problems besides paralysis
Paralysis is just one of the many serious health problems faced by patients who suffer spinal cord injuries.
Feb 16, 2017
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Health
Dangerous caregivers for elderly
If you hire a caregiver from an agency for an elderly family member, you might assume the person had undergone a thorough criminal background check and drug testing, was experienced and trained for the job.
Jul 10, 2012
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
U.S. nursing homes fail to report many serious falls, bedsores: Study
A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.
May 25, 2023
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Upgraded Ekso to advance study of mobility in spinal cord injury
Kessler Foundation has begun testing the upgraded Ekso in individuals unable to walk due to spinal cord injury. Ekso, a wearable, battery-powered robotic exoskeletal device, has been undergoing clinical investigation at Kessler ...
Aug 14, 2012
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Study aims to change traditional approach to preventing pressure ulcers
A study led by Nancy Bergstrom, Ph.D., associate dean at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing, found that nursing homes that utilize high-density foam mattresses may not need ...
Nov 12, 2013
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Decline in hospital-acquired conditions continues
(HealthDay)—The rate of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) continued its decline from 2014 to 2016, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions.
Aug 24, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Patients use OTC NSAIDs even when they have a high risk of serious side effects
A new study presented today at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, shows that one in eight patients at risk of developing a serious adverse drug event (ADE) is taking over-the-counter ...
Jun 12, 2013
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Nutritional supplements can improve pressure ulcer healing
(HealthDay)—For malnourished adult patients, specific nutritional supplements (arginine, zinc, and antioxidants) are associated with improved pressure ulcer healing, according to a study published in the Feb. 3 issue of ...
Feb 3, 2015
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Hospital report cards for hospital-acquired bedsores: How good are the grades?
The data Medicare uses to publicly report hospital rates of patients developing pressure ulcers (or bedsores) is not an accurate source for comparing hospitals on how well they prevent the condition, says a new University ...
Oct 14, 2013
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Smart textiles system prevents the development of pressure ulcers in wheelchair users
The European research project PUMA (Pressure Ulcer Measurement and Actuation) technically coordinated by the Biomechanics Institute (IBV) has developed an innovative portable and non-invasive device to prevent and early detect ...
Mar 16, 2015
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