Autism spectrum disorders
Unlocking speech for kids with autism
For parents of a child with autism, communication is often the No. 1 hurdle. But what if there were a simple way to help them get their youngster talking?
Aug 8, 2019
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Sharing clinical notes engages OB-GYN patients
(HealthDay)—Obstetrics and gynecology patients are interested in reading clinical notes, which seems to promote engagement and safety, according to a study published online June 11 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jun 20, 2019
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1 in 6 ER visits or hospital stays triggers 'surprise' bill
Roughly one in every six times someone is taken to an emergency room or checks in to the hospital, the treatment is followed by a "surprise" medical bill, according to a study released Thursday. And depending on where you ...
Jun 20, 2019
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Electronic portals may help patients with multiple complex conditions
Access to a patient portal can increase engagement in outpatient visits and reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations in patients with multiple chronic diseases, according to a study published June 19, 2019 in the ...
Jun 19, 2019
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Cardiology
Sweating for science: A sauna session is just as exhausting as moderate exercise
Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit—it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout. This is the result of a new study conducted by researchers ...
Jun 12, 2019
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Only 1% of social service policies for children include information about healthy sleep
Preliminary results from a new study indicate that a mere 1% of U.S. social service policies impacting children include material regarding healthy sleep education and promotion.
Jun 8, 2019
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Pediatrics
Hundreds of young kids drown in pools each year—keep yours safe
(HealthDay)—Summer at the nation's swimming pools and hot tubs means fun for kids, but danger, too.
Jun 7, 2019
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Study reveals how ACOs use home visits to improve care and reduce hospital use
A new Dartmouth-led study, published this week in the June issue of Health Affairs, offers new details about how one key approach—home visits—is helping many ACOs improve care management and identify patient needs while ...
Jun 5, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High-deductible health plans may be harmful for patients with COPD
(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are associated with increased likelihood of reporting foregoing care because of costs and cost-related nonadherence, ...
May 23, 2019
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Dentistry
Only 3% of children in England visit dentist before their first birthday, study finds
Research led by the University of Birmingham has revealed that just three percent of children in England visited the dentist before their first birthday.
May 17, 2019
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