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Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

by Elana GotkineBlack patients are less likely than White patients with a nonspecific diagnosis of interest to receive related diagnostic testing in the emergency department, according to a study&nbsp

Black patients less likely to receive diagnostic testing in emergency department, finds study

by Elana GotkineBlack patients are less likely than White patients with a nonspecific diagnosis of interest to receive related diagnostic testing in the emergency department, according to a study&nbsp
Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women

Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for men, it's the third-leading cause of death for women in the United

Researchers call for focus on higher stroke risk in women

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for men, it's the third-leading cause of death for women in the United
Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o
Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

by Edith Cowan University,Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay from PexelsArtificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program

Using AI to help address aggression in the ED

by Edith Cowan University,Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay from PexelsArtificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program
Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients

by Lori SolomonEarly withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy (WLST) is more likely among uninsured trauma patients, according to a study published online July 24 inJAMA Network Open.Graeme Hoit, M
Study of national data demonstrates the value of acute hospital care at home

Study of national data demonstrates the value of acute hospital care at home

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) Waiver in 2020, thousands of patient

Study of national data demonstrates the value of acute hospital care at home

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) Waiver in 2020, thousands of patient
Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respirat

Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA research team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respirat
Screening tool streamlines requests for palliative care consultations

Screening tool streamlines requests for palliative care consultations

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA simple screening tool integrated into the admissions process for critically ill patients can streamline requests for pa

Screening tool streamlines requests for palliative care consultations

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA simple screening tool integrated into the admissions process for critically ill patients can streamline requests for pa
High-flow nasal cannula usage outside of intensive care associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs

High-flow nasal cannula usage outside of intensive care associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigh-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) treatment for patients with mild to moderate bronchiolitis may be associated with longer hospital

High-flow nasal cannula usage outside of intensive care associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigh-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) treatment for patients with mild to moderate bronchiolitis may be associated with longer hospital
Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: Patrick Porto from PexelsWhether you enjoy chocolate milk regularly, as a weekend treat, or as an occasional dose of childhood nostalgia, it prob

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: Patrick Porto from PexelsWhether you enjoy chocolate milk regularly, as a weekend treat, or as an occasional dose of childhood nostalgia, it prob