Registered nurses with National Nurses United say current nurse-to-patient ratios do not allow for the best possible care. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Selecting a behaviour analyst for children with autism: Empowering families to make informed decisions
By Ana Luisa Santo, Aamir Khan, Rosemary Condillac, Andria Bianchi Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can impact how a person communicates with and relates to other people. Symptoms of ASD include ... [Continue Reading]
Troubled Children’s Hospital May Resume Heart Surgeries
North Carolina Children’s Hospital stopped complex heart procedures after high death rates were disclosed. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Forget Our Frontline Caregivers in the Opioid Epidemic
The demands of caring for addicts have stretched the resources of hospitals. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Electronic triage support tool continues to grow, support consistency
By Sayurie Naidoo Triage nurses are typically the first clinician that people see when they arrive at an emergency department (ED). These nurses must be able to assess and act quickly, and have excellent communication and observational skills. They ... [Continue Reading]
Commonly used drug for Alzheimer disease doubles risk of hospitalization
A drug commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other dementias — donepezil — is associated with a two-fold higher risk of hospital admission for rhabdomyolysis, a painful condition of muscle breakdown, compared with several other ... [Continue Reading]
For Older Patients, an ‘Afterworld’ of Hospital Care
Long-term care hospitals tend to the sickest of patients, often near the end of their lives. Many will never return home. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Mystery Solved: Private-Equity-Backed Firms Are Behind Ad Blitz on ‘Surprise Billing’
Two doctor-staffing companies are pushing back against legislation that could hit their bottom lines. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Youngsters help student researchers make the grade
By Alexis Dobranowski A group of enthusiastic 5th graders took some time out of their summer vacations this week to visit Sunnybrook for a special contest. As part of the Sunnybrook Research Institute 407 ETR Summer Student Research Day, Sunnybrook’s ... [Continue Reading]
At a Maternity Center Near a War Zone, 20 Births in One Day
A hospital in a remote area of Afghanistan is a haven for impoverished mothers and newborns in a country ravaged by war. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Majority of health professionals lack necessary training to prevent workplace violence
New online/in-person training offers verbal de-escalation solution By Susan Driscoll According to a recent study, workers in health occupations in Canada had the highest probability of reporting workplace violence and harassment on the job over the ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery simulators are key to assessment of trainees
AI and virtual reality can determine neurosurgeon expertise with 90% accuracy Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room, according to a new ... [Continue Reading]
Trump, the Infallible Weatherman, and His Defenders
Readers discuss reports that the commerce secretary threatened to fire NOAA employees who contradicted the president. Also: The state of our hospitals; turning children into readers; how to conserve? SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Managing crystal meth withdrawal: It’s not crystal clear
By Sarah Garland Speed. Meth. Crank. Ice. Crystal meth. They’re all names for methamphetamine — a harmful class of illicit drug that can be made from inexpensive medicines commonly found in drug stores. Consuming methamphetamine, by smoking, ... [Continue Reading]
These Newborn Babies Cry for Drugs, Not Milk
For some Americans, the nation’s opioid crisis starts before birth. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
First patient in Canada treated on MR-Linac
By Alexis Dobranowski On August 15, members of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s radiation team treated the first patient in Canada on the new MR-Linac — the Elekta Unity. This technology is the first machine in the world to combine radiation and ... [Continue Reading]
The American Medical System Is One Giant Workaround
From Obamacare to nurses stockpiling medicine, health care has become a jury-rigged mess. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Mississippi Mental Health System Violates Federal Law, Judge Says
Judge Carlton W. Reeves said he would appoint a special master to oversee the system. The federal government sued the state in 2016. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Journey toward Trauma Distinction Accreditation
By Niall Emmott If you were to experience a traumatic and complex injury such as a major burn, a gunshot wound or a brain injury in Alberta, you’ll be accessing a consistent, gold standard of care, thanks to a provincial system for trauma care ... [Continue Reading]
Is Dying at Home Overrated?
A palliative care physician struggles with the complex realities of dying at home, and the unintended consequences of making it a societal priority. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
As Patients Struggle With Bills, Hospital Sues Thousands
Most hospitals do not frequently take patients to court over medical debt. But since 2015, Carlsbad Medical Center, in New Mexico, has filed lawsuits by the thousands. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
That Beloved Hospital? It’s Driving Up Health Care Costs
It’s easy to criticize pharmaceutical and insurance companies. But we spend much more on hospitals. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]