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How to close the research gap in women's leading cause of death: Viewpoint
In 1912, a researcher described cardiovascular disease in men. It was not until 1928, however, that the same researcher wrote another paper showing women also suffered from the disease. This is one example of how research into and treatments for heart disease in women, the leading cause of death in women, has lagged for decades, a Feb. 1 Circulation Research article said. -
Researchers create 'laboratory testicles'
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Israeli researchers have grown synthetic testicles in a laboratory setting, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences. -
A growing amputation trend
Since 2001, the number of diagnosed diabetes nationwide has increased by 7%, but the number of amputations among diabetics has grown by 18%, ABC News reported Feb. 19. -
Emergency physicians relearn how to spot measles amid outbreak
After 23 confirmed measles cases in a U.S. outbreak, emergency departments are retraining their employees, who might be unprepared for clinical diagnoses, ABC News reported Feb. 16. -
Mount Sinai gets $5M to enhance organ preservation before transplants
New York City-based Mount Sinai health system has received a gift of $5 million that will be used to enhance the preservation of organs, according to a Feb. 13 news release. -
Children's biggest source of pain, trauma in healthcare
Needle pokes may be children's biggest source of pain in healthcare and can lead to needle phobias as adults, NPR reported Feb. 13. -
Cleveland Clinic researchers discover elevated risk of brain bleeds in Alzheimer's patients
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that the presence of Lewy body pathology in Alzheimer's patients elevates their risk factors for certain adverse outcomes, specifically brain bleeds. The results of the study were published Feb. 14 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. -
Driver killed, 5 injured after car crashes into Texas ER
One person was killed and five others were injured after a vehicle crashed into the emergency room waiting area at St. David's North Austin (Texas) Medical Center at around 5:35 p.m. Feb. 13. -
Joint Commission, National Quality Forum praise 3 for clinical quality, safety advances
The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have selected three hospitals and health systems for stand-out patient safety efforts, the organizations jointly announced Feb. 13. -
More workplace violence, fewer security guards: Survey
Simple assaults against healthcare workers increased from 17.7 incidents per 100 beds to 22 incidents, and 65% of hospitals said it was difficult or very difficult to retain full, qualified security staff, according to the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation's 2023 Healthcare Crime survey. -
Long COVID in kids: What the newest data shows
Between 10% and 20% of children who have experienced an acute COVID-19 infection ended up with long COVID infections shortly after, according to new research published Feb. 7 in Pediatrics — a stark difference from the CDC's initial estimate of 1%. -
HAZMAT crews respond to incident at Nebraska hospital
Emergency crews were called to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Neb., Feb. 3 after healthcare staff noticed a strong smell and became light-headed while treating a critical patient, according to a report from ABC affiliate KETV. -
The elective procedure more men are seeking out
More men are seeking cosmetic leg-lengthening procedures to boost their height, ABC News reported Feb. 2. -
'TeamBirth' method has streamlined 115 births at Virginia Mason since rollout
Seattle-based Virginia Mason Medical Center launched a new model of labor and delivery care, one that has rolled out at a handful of hospitals nationwide — including at 15 hospitals in Washington state — and has since streamlined processes for 115 new births since its implementation in October. -
10% of people with dementia may actually have different disease, research suggests
Certain cases of dementia — potentially up to 10% — could instead be undiagnosed liver disease and related neurological issues, according to a study published Jan. 31 in JAMA. -
The condition 10% of women have that causes cognitive decline
Roughly 10% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and a recent study found the chronic condition can result in cognitive decline, CNN reported Jan. 31. -
5 patient safety focuses to help healthcare inch close to 'zero preventable harm'
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation, a non-profit based in Irvine, Calif., made up of patient safety experts and clinicians, announced five key focuses for 2024 as the organization works to create a "zero preventable harm" environment throughout the healthcare sector. -
The 5 most common elective surgeries for older adults
The most common elective surgical procedure for older adults was major joint surgery, according to a recent study. -
Cleveland Clinic confiscated 30K weapons in 2023: What to know
In his Jan. 24 "State of the Clinic" address, Cleveland Clinic's president and CEO mentioned that the system confiscated 30,000 weapons from patients and visitors in 2023. -
Jefferson ED chief disciplined, accused of leaving shift without notifying anyone
Theodore Christopher, MD, the head of emergency medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, has been disciplined after he reportedly left a first-year resident unattended so he could go to a different area of the hospital for a diagnostic procedure he needed. During the procedure, he was put under anesthesia, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Jan. 30.
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