Cardiac rehab can be extremely effective, yet many heart attack victims choose to bypass it. Rehab improves the ability of the heart to return quickly to a normal rate after exercise, and that in turn doubles the chances of survival. Cardiac Rehab: Goals The goals of rehab are reducing your risk of …
Telemedicines popularity is due to providers who believe that remote consultations with their patients are more effective compared to in-house visits. Partners Healthcare Systems looked at the use of electronic consultations for anesthesiology in the Veterans Affairs New England Healthcare System. In the system’s hospitals, telemedicine consultations have grown in recent years, with 50 times more …
Tips for seniors to keep their minds and memory sharp can be as simple as playing a game of chess with a friend. The adage, “Use It, Or Lose It”, holds true as we age. Stretching your brain keeps your mind sharp. People who are more active in mentally challenging activities are more likely to stay …
Flu shots are safe for people with an egg allergy says a leading U.S. allergists’ group. Doctors no longer need to question patients about egg allergy before giving the vaccine, according to an updated guideline from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The fact is that when someone gets a flu shot, health care providers will often ask if …
Healthcare issues taking center stage in 2018 motivating organizations to increase efficiency were highlighted in a recent report by a PwC Health Research Institute new report. The PwC Health Research Institute provides analysis on trends affecting health-related industries. The Health Research Institute is independent of any other organization’s sponsorship. The report highlights key trends …
Vitamin D deficiency in seniors results in physical and mental deficits. A recent study by The New York Times found that low vitamin D levels in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of daily life. Indeed, aging brings many challenges. One critical area is that of nutrition. Seniors often …
Alzheimer’s disease, If you had it, would you want to know? It’s a tough decision for families and physicians alike. The Alzheimer’s Association found that only 45 percent of Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with Alzheimer’s had been told their diagnosis by a physician. But a new British survey shows most people want to know, even though the disease …
An app that controls a tiny, surgically-implanted device for treating pain may eventually replace addictive opioids for many patients. For example, spinal cord stimulators have been available for many years, but as the technology gets smaller, cheaper and more efficient, it is becoming an increasingly viable option for chronic pain sufferers. Studies have shown that these …
New hemodialysis technology now increases patients safety while lowering patients’ stress levels, travel times, and dangerous side effects. NxStage Medical, Inc is a leading medical technology company, that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative hemodialysis machines for the treatment of acute kidney failure. These machines are suitable for use not only in hospitals, dialysis centers, and …