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New study reveals undercount of Cook County opioid deaths
University of Illinois Chicago public health researchers have found that opioid deaths in Cook County have been undercounted by up to 15%.
Sep 27, 2022
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News tagged withhospital patients
Cardiology
International team discovers potential mechanism in the development of myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
A multidisciplinary, international team formed around Drs Lorenz Thurner and Jochen Pfeifer (both University Hospital Homburg/Saar, Germany) as well as Dr. Christoph Kessel (University Children's Hospital, Münster, Germany) ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Medications
类风湿性关节炎药物有效ve against myasthenia gravis
Early intervention with rituximab, a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can reduce the risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of muscle control. This is according ...
Sep 19, 2022
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Cardiology
Death rate for torn aorta drops, still five times more deadly without surgery, study finds
The chance of a patient living after tearing their aorta has improved significantly, but the condition remains deadly if not recognized early and repaired surgically, a study finds.
Sep 14, 2022
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Medications
Study examines how to improve hospitalized patients' access to antimicrobials
Published in the Journal of the American Pharmacist's Association, University of Minnesota researchers found that establishing better mechanisms for information sharing and collaboration between healthcare institutions may ...
Sep 09, 2022
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健康informatics
AI predicts demand for hospital beds for patients coming through emergency department
An artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at UCL alongside staff at UCLH is being used to predict how many patients coming through the emergency department will need to be admitted into the hospital, helping ...
Sep 08, 2022
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Medical economics
Can non-monetary benefits improve nurse retention rates?
The House of Commons Committee on Health and Social Care recently described the NHS as being in the grip of the "greatest workforce crisis in its history," which is likely to have serious consequences for patient care. In ...
Sep 07, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
UT Southwestern geriatric fracture initiatives result in expedited care and shorter hospital stays
A multidisciplinary effort to improve care for older patients who arrive at the emergency room with a hip fracture has decreased the time before they have surgery, shortened hospital stays, and resulted in better follow-up ...
Sep 03, 2022
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UK hospitals face a £2 million per month extra spend this winter due to fuel price surge
Hospital trusts are facing "eye watering" rises in their energy bills this coming winter and have warned that some patient care will have to be reduced to cope, according to an exclusive investigation published online today ...
Aug 31, 2022
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Asking about food insecurity at hospital admission is feasible, effective
Hospital admission is a worthwhile time to ask patients whether they usually have sufficient food at home, then connect them to community resources if necessary. That conclusion comes from a quality improvement project by ...
Aug 30, 2022
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