Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer affecting men in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, estimates for the year 2018 alone reveal around 164,690 new cases and 29,430 associated deaths. SOURCE: Hospital ... [Continue Reading]
Major traumatic injury increases risk of mental health diagnoses, suicide
People who experience major injuries requiring hospital admission, such as car crashes and falls, are at substantially increased risk of being admitted to hospital for mental health disorders, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ... [Continue Reading]
A. Pickett Construction donates to St. Jude Hospital
A. Pickett Construction Inc., Kingston, recently held its 24th annual golf tournament fundraiser at Fox Hill Country Club. A. Pickett Construction, their subcontractors, clients, families and friends raised $13,000 for St. Jude Children's ... [Continue Reading]
E-Alerts Dramatically Cut Heart Attack Rate for People Hospitalized With A-Fib
A simple pop-up alert on a computer screen could help save the brains and hearts of many hospital-bound people with an irregular heartbeat, a new clinical trial reveals. Rates for heart attack and stroke plunged by close to 90 percent in people ... [Continue Reading]
The Closing of Rural Hospitals
The hospitals’ trade group addresses a disturbing trend. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Hospital’s layoff notices mean better things ahead | Editorial
The 408 workers at Memorial Hospital of Salem County who were just sent layoff notices have little reason to fear that they're going to lose their jobs permanently, but they must be feeling some trepidation over what comes next. It's not the ... [Continue Reading]
Fish, Fish Oil May Lower Your Heart Attack Risk
Eating more fish or taking a fish oil supplement can reduce your risk of a heart attack, according to a pair of Harvard-led clinical trials. Heart benefits from omega-3 fatty acids were found both in healthy people and in people with conditions that ... [Continue Reading]
By Protecting Veterans’ Health, You May Protect Your Own
V.H.A. doctors care for some of America’s most vulnerable. They are not “bad apples” who “rob us or cheat us.” SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
City Man Charged For Crash – JMU Student Nearly Killed In Hit-And-Run
Harrisonburg police have charged a man accused of seriously injuring a James Madison University student in an August hit-and-run crash. Mashkhal K. Ibrahim, age unavailable, of Harrisonburg, is charged with felony hit-and-run, according to the ... [Continue Reading]
Woman in stable condition after stabbing at Branford Motel 6
A woman is in stable condition at Yale New Haven Hospital after Branford police say she was stabbed at a local motel. Officers were dispatched just before 4:30pm to the report of a female stabbed in the neck at the Motel 6 at 320 East Main Street in ... [Continue Reading]
Improving medication management through communication and collaboration
By Nareh Tahmasian When it comes to medication error, transitioning from one healthcare setting to another is a particularly high-risk period for many patients. Whether it’s admission into a hospital, discharge from the hospital, or admission into a ... [Continue Reading]
Harbour Project invited to party hosted by X-Factor’s Simon Cowell
The Harbour Project celebrates 18th anniversary at St Lukes Hall..Pic - gv.Date 19/10/18.Pic by Dave Cox. The Harbour Project, which is based at St Luke's in Broadgreen , was invited to a reception at the Savoy Hotel in London hosted by the ... [Continue Reading]
Oregon man sues PeaceHealth over Medicare-related billing
An Oregon man has filed what may be a first of its kind Medicare lawsuit against PeaceHealth, claiming the organization didn't follow federal Medicare guidelines specific to Oregon and overbilled him for treatment. The Register-Guard in Eugene ... [Continue Reading]
Canada among highest health-care spenders yet ranks near bottom on number of doctors, hospital beds and wait times
Despite spending more on health care than the majority of developed countries with universal coverage, Canada has a relatively short supply of doctors and hospital beds—and the longest wait times, finds a new study released today by the Fraser ... [Continue Reading]
Around the world and back | Union Daily Times
These two doctors have traveled the world, connected by their love for each other and a passion for serving a global community of those in need. But it's the power of family that brought them to Spartanburg. SOURCE: Hospital Administration News ... [Continue Reading]
World’s first self-adjusting insulin pump coming to Canada
By Melicent Lavers-Sailly Rob Howe felt he knew the best way to manage his Type 1 diabetes. After living with the disease for nearly half his life, the 30-year-old former professional basketball player and entrepreneur was used to paying careful ... [Continue Reading]
Hospital foundation head fired after embezzlement probe
The longtime CEO of a Louisiana hospital foundation has been fired following an investigation that found "a pattern of forgery and embezzlement of funds." The Advocate reports that Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center announced Tuesday that ... [Continue Reading]
Medical technology can be an important contributor to ending hallway medicine
By Pippa Wysong When it comes to improving efficiencies in hospitals, reducing costs and getting patients home sooner, an important part of the equation lies with technology. Indeed, technologies already have a solid track record for speeding up ... [Continue Reading]
Woman pleads guilty to assault
In lieu of jury selection, Megan Stull, 24, pleaded guilty to one count aggravated assault on Monday, said District Attorney Christopher Torquato. Stull, of Lewistown, was sentenced by Judge Aaron Gingrich to a minimum of three and a maximum of six ... [Continue Reading]
People in Canada have good health, are living longer: Global Burden of Disease Study trends
Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study shows that the overall health of Canadians is good and is consistent with other similar countries, and people are living longer with diseases, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ... [Continue Reading]
Pharmacogenomics — providing the right drug to the right patient at the right dose, at the right time
By Catalina-Lopez Correa Affordability makes precision health more accessible The ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to health care is nearing an end ushering in the era of precision. The future of health care lies in harnessing the power of molecular ... [Continue Reading]
Princess Anne visits seafarers’ advice service in Greenwich
The visit to SAIL in King William Walk on November 2 was to mark the expansion of the unique and vital service for the seafaring community. This was the Princess Royal's second time visiting SAIL, which represents a significant milestone in its ... [Continue Reading]