Health informatics

Initiative improves alarm management, reduces alarm fatigue

A Florida hospital surgical intensive care unit (SICU) improved clinical alarm management practices and reduced nurses' self-reported alarm fatigue, according to a study published in Critical Care Nurse .

Health

Ten weight training tips for beginners

Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research on the medical benefits of lifting weights. Everyone benefits from stronger bones and ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

World Cup concussion rules may be putting players' lives at risk

In the eighth minute of their Fifa men's World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with a teammate. The clash left the keeper bloodied, unsteady on his feet, and apparently ...

Cardiology

Initiative addresses challenges of managing heart failure

A pilot program at a New York hospital designed to help patients manage heart failure after being discharged from the hospital quickly improved patient adherence to their medication and treatment plan, and resulted in fewer ...

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