A simple tool developed more than 20 years ago at the University of Alberta is proving useful around the world to help a wider range of vulnerable patients than first imagined by its creator. The Edmonton Frail Scale was originally developed by U of A geriatrician and professor of medicine…
How to sleep: Three herbal teas proven to promote a good night’s sleep
Sleep deprivation is commonplace, with one in three people struggling to get enough shut eye each night. While sleep loss can result in an irritable temperament the next day, the consequences of countless sleepless nights go far beyond feeling ticked off. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious…
Outpatient palliative care improves Parkinson outcomes
(HealthDay)—Compared with standard care alone, outpatient palliative care is associated with benefits among patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in JAMA Neurology. Benzi M. Kluger, M.D., from the University of Colorado in Denver, and colleagues evaluated whether outpatient palliative care is…
AI, telehealth could help address hospital workforce challenges
Technologies such as telehealth and artificial intelligence could help health systems combat professional shortages in hospitals, according to a report on key workforce strategic planning trends released by the American Hospital Association. Telehealth in particular could be useful to providers as health care is increasingly delivered outside of traditional settings…
Social control among immune cells improves defense against infections
A simple mechanism, previously known from bacteria, ensures that the immune system strikes a balance between the rapid expansion of immune cells and the prevention of an excessive self-damaging reaction after an infection. This has now been deciphered by scientists at the University Hospital of Freiburg (Germany) and colleagues from…
Viagra Can Cause Vision Problems in Some Men
An eye specialist in Turkey reports that temporary vision problems have occurred in some of his patients who use Viagra. Experts have reported vision issues with Viagra use in the past. They say most of those problems happened in men who took a larger than recommended dose of the erectile…
Few consumers understand THC levels in cannabis edibles
Few cannabis consumers understand what the THC numbers on packages of cannabis edibles really mean, according to a new University of Waterloo study. The study, which surveyed nearly 1,000 Canadians aged 16 to 30, found that most consumers could not identify whether a cannabis edible contained “low” or “high” levels…
What you need to know about cholesterol
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. Dr. Claire Haga, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why it’s so closely related to heart problems. She also discusses the power you have to control it. We see it listed…
At HIMSS20, Cerner will be talking AI-powered voice technology
EHR kingpin Cerner at HIMSS20 will be showcasing technologies aimed at improving clinical documentation through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These technologies will include, but are not limited to, voice-assisted tools to help clinicians complete and fill in gaps in documentation. There will always be a need…
Thousands with bowel cancer diagnosed too late due to staffing crisis
NHS staffing shortage means more than 1,100 people with bowel cancer in England are being diagnosed too late each year A lack of specialist staff means thousands of people are not being referred Tests are harder to access in England than in Scotland, Cancer Research UK says It means those with…