Why Hospitals Need Medical Interpreters
Lia Lee, the child of Hmong-speaking parents, died as much from miscommunication as from illness. When Lia was a few months old, she started experiencing seizures. Twice, she was wrongly diagnosed with pneumonia because her parents couldn’t describe her symptoms to her doctors. When she was finally diagnosed, she was prescribed a complex regimen of […]
How One Hospital Optimised Their EMR to Manage The Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for healthcare organizations worldwide. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing a huge influx of patients, staffing shortages, and limited resources. In such an environment, effective utilization of technology and electronic medical records (EMRs) has become more important than ever. In this context, the optimization of EMRs has become […]
Global Edition: Geriatric Primary Care Models
Geriatric primary care is an area of healthcare that is becoming increasingly important as the world’s population ages. In many countries, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades. This demographic shift will have major implications for the delivery of healthcare services. Geriatric primary care […]
Don’t Ignore Irregular Heart-Related Complications
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. In fact, having AFib makes you up to five times more likely to have a stroke, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, […]
Medicare at Home or in the Doctor’s Office — Seniors Have Options
Medicare’s annual enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and evaluate whether they want to remain with their current plan or switch to a new one that is a better fit for their health care needs. If you are interested […]
New Device Helps Protect Patients from Stroke During Heart Valve Replacement
As people age, stroke is one of their greatest fears. In fact, many Americans believe that surviving a stroke with a disability could be worse than dying. With stroke being one of the biggest risks of undergoing heart valve replacement, doctors are enthusiastic about new technology that may help.Almost one in 10 patients that undergo […]
Playbook for Optimising Structural Heart Programmes
Structural heart disease refers to various abnormalities in the heart’s structure that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. These conditions can be life-threatening and require specialized care. A structural heart program is designed to provide comprehensive care to patients with structural heart disease, and optimizing these programs is crucial to improving patient outcomes. […]
Your Virtual Medicine Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the health care industry to adapt to a new reality. Telemedicine and virtual care have become critical components of delivering care to patients while minimizing the risk of exposure to the virus. Virtual medicine has become a necessity for many health care providers and it is likely to become a […]
Company Continues Foray Into Biologics, Stem Cells As Next Generation Therapy
Biotech stocks can be controversial and tend to have their ups and downs among the investment community. However, the biotech industry is getting a shot in the arm with news of biologics flooding the wires. Biologics are different from traditional drugs because they are manufactured in a living system, such as a microorganism or plant […]
Military Veterans, Here’s What You Need to Consider About Medicare
Selecting the Medicare plan best suited for your individual health needs is important for all eligible beneficiaries to consider at this time of year as the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) runs from October 15 through December 7. However, for Veterans who have the option to select a Medicare Advantage […]