Gait impairments often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline. Researchers quantitatively compared straight walking and curved walking – a more natural yet complex activity – in healthy older adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A depth camera detected and tracked 25 joints of body movement and signals were processed to extract 50 gait markers. Intriguingly, curved walking illuminated notable disparities between the study groups.
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Study finds more pleasant-sounding medical device alarms could reduce annoyance without compromising effectiveness
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, have found that making medical device alarms more musical can significantly reduce perceived annoyance without negatively impacting the ability of research participants to learn and remember the alarms.
Research and customized care make aging with Multiple Sclerosis better
Physician scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine are studying why multiple sclerosis (MS) worsens as patients grow older. The “Aging with MS Clinic” provides complete care for older adults with MS.
Hackensack Meridian Health, Part of Select Parkinson’s Foundation Study Group, Implementing Changes to Better Care for Patients
Partnership with Parkinson’s Foundation to write protocols for patients hospitalized with Parkinson’s Disease to receive the best care.
Experts available to discuss potential harm to patients from AI-based software in doctor’s offices
In a new commentary published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty warn against the use of AI-driven software tools and other large language models to summarize patient medical data without…
STS Announces Late-Breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released late-breaking research scheduled for presentation at the 2024 Annual Meeting taking place January 27 – 29 in San Antonio.
American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 10th Annual Report
The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today.
Tri-City to Partner with UC San Diego Health in Delivering World-Class Medical Care
UC San Diego Health has been selected as Tri-City Healthcare District’s future health care partner.
Recovery Checkups in Primary Care Settings Linked to Increased Substance Use Treatment and Reduced Alcohol and Cannabis Use in Patients with Complex Needs
Highly vulnerable patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD) who received regular assessments after their initial intervention had substantially better outcomes a year later than those who did not receive the same follow-up, according to a new study. Fewer than one in ten people with SUD receive any form of treatment in a given year; among those who do, relapse and treatment reentry are common. A Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol is intended to facilitate treatment referrals, especially among patients with more severe SUDs, but research has shown it to be relatively ineffective in that regard. Adding a Recovery Management Checkup (RMC) intervention can improve treatment rates; RMC conceptualizes AUD and SUD as chronic conditions requiring longer-term monitoring via regular check-ins, early re-intervention in cases of relapse, and treatment retention strategies. For the study in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Resear
Mount Sinai Announces Partnership With the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan Focusing on Artificial Intelligence to Transform Cardiovascular Research
Agreement aims to help make clinical trials more efficient and lead to faster advances in patient care
UC San Diego Health Named National Leader in Delivering High-Quality Patient Care
UC San Diego Health is recognized by Vizient as 2023 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for the fifth consecutive year.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer Commemorates Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with Vital Educational Outreach and Resourceful Toolkit
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) recognizes September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month annually, and this year is sharing an array of impactful resources aimed at raising awareness about gynecologic cancers and promoting education. FWC provides free educational materials and informative trainings and webinars year-round, and this month will be featuring new and existing resources for those at risk to develop gyn cancer, as well as gyn cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and health care professionals.
Microbiome-Directed Therapies for Undernutrition, Big Data for Precision Medicine, Health Equity, and More to Be Explored at 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
At the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, laboratory experts will present cutting-edge research and technology that is shaping the future of clinical testing and patient care.
Health Informatics Leader Selected to Head New UCSF Division
Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, has been appointed chief of the newly created Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation (DoC-IT) at UC San Francisco.
Nevada Governor Signs Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Bill
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law Assembly Bill 270, which authorizes licensure of certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) to provide anesthesia care in the state. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists (NSSA) applaud this action, which will make the services of CAAs available to Nevada patients.
Cleveland Clinic Selected for Nationwide Initiative to Translate Research to Patient Care
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has chosen Cleveland Clinic for a nationwide initiative to improve how healthcare systems translate research findings to clinical practice.
Music beats beeps: Researchers find redesigned medical alarms can better alert staff and improve patient experience
Changing the tune of hospital medical devices could improve public health, according to researchers at McMaster University and Vanderbilt University.
“By simply changing the sounds in medical devices, we can improve the quality of healthcare delivery and even save lives,” said Michael Schutz, co-author and professor of music cognition and percussion at McMaster.
Center for Health Innovation Expands with $22 Million in Gifts
With a generous $22 million in gifts from Joan and Irwin Jacobs, UC San Diego Health will bring its Center for Health Innovation into full reality.
UC San Diego Health Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit Recognized Nationally
UC San Diego Health’s gastroenterology endoscopy program has been recognized as a leader in quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the leading national gastrointestinal endoscopy medical society.
Submissions Due February 24 for the 2023 Hearst Health Prize in Partnership with the UCLA Center for SMART Health
Hearst Health, in partnership with the UCLA Center for SMART Health, today announced that the call for submissions is open for the 2023 Hearst Health Prize, an annual award that recognizes data science projects and programs demonstrating improved health outcomes for U.S. populations.
Expert: 5 Simple Techniques to Keep Holiday Stress in Check
For many, the holidays are affectionately considered the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, the stress of the season can simply be too much to bear. Let’s face it: no matter what camp you’re in, the holidays can be heavy. From holiday shopping and travel to countless gatherings with friends and co-workers, family dinners, or thoughts of loved ones not with us this year, these months can make even the most jolly among us feel a little frazzled.
Patient care improves when hospitals choose a single vendor for medical records software, study shows
New research from the University of Notre Dame shows for the first time that the sourcing strategy chosen by hospitals impacts the quality of patient care. When hospitals move closer to a single-sourcing strategy, patients receive better evidence-based care.
American Society of Anesthesiologists Welcomes GE Healthcare as Industry Supporter
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced GE Healthcare, a global medical technology and digital solutions company, as a new ASA Industry Supporter, bolstering the work of the Society in improving patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care before, during, and after surgery.
UC San Diego Health Recognized by Vizient as 2022 Top Performer
UC San Diego Health has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc.
AAOS Comments on Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes for 2023
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the agency’s proposed payment policy changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023. In both letters, AAOS urged the agency to address growing health care costs, expand access to care and ease physician burden as they continue to navigate patient care, amidst financial and practice management challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
American College of Rheumatology Comments on 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule & Quality Payment Program Rules
In comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule, the ACR applauded proposals that would provide more flexibility and improve care coordination.
Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform, According to Annual Industry Survey
A national survey of 2,000 employed and student nurses showed that nurses remain passionate about patient care despite ongoing industry challenges. Areas of dissatisfaction include pay rates/ compensation (86 percent), staff shortages (53 percent), stress (39 percent) and burnout (35 percent). Results also showed that 28 percent of nurses indicated their desire to leave the profession had increased dramatically since the pandemic, while those who said their desire to stay had increased since the pandemic dropped from 24 percent last year to 4 percent this year.
UC San Diego Health Ranks #1 Regionally by U.S. News & World Report
UC San Diego Health top ranked in 10 medical and surgical specialties, among the nation’s best.
FAU Health Network Quickly Adds More Partners
The newly formed FAU Health Network is a collaboration that brings together the region’s already robust health care infrastructure to serve Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties’ 3.2 million residents.
Infectious Diseases Society of America Foundation Launches 2022 ‘IDea’ Incubator Competition
The Infectious Diseases Society of America Foundation has launched the 2022 IDea Incubator, the premier showcase of technology in the field of infectious diseases.
Orpyx launches Orpyx SI Flex Sensory Insoles and Diabetes Healthspan Extension care model
Orpyx® Medical Technologies Inc. (Orpyx), a digital health company focused on extending the health span of patients with diabetes, announced the launch of the Orpyx SI® Flex Sensory Insole system and Orpyx Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services.
FAU Announces Formation of FAU Health Network
Three South Florida counties that collectively are home to the largest metropolitan population in the state will soon be served by an academic health network that is a true collaboration of the region’s leading public and private academic and medical leaders.
June 2022 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Best Practice With Telemedicine for Optimizing Patient Care”
Announcement of contents of the June 2022 issue of Neurosurgical Focus
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Research Explores Quality and Access to Patient Care
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation announced research results from four studies examining access to care and outcomes for patients living with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.
ACS NSQIP recognizes 90 hospitals for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized 90 of an eligible 607 hospitals participating in the adult program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2020.
The American Thoracic Society Announces Rebrand
Opening a new chapter in a long, storied history dating back to 1905, the American Thoracic Society is pleased to announce that it has completed a major rebrand which includes a new, elevated logo design and a refreshed mission statement asserting the Society’s leadership role in driving innovation in the respiratory space.
Rutgers Names Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Innovation and Data Analytics
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences’ Office of Clinical and Health Affairs has appointed Andrew M. Evens, professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, associate director of clinical services for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and medical director of the oncology service line at RWJBarnabas Health as associate vice chancellor for Clinical Innovation and Data Analytics, a new initiative harnessing evidence-based practices and artificial intelligence to identify patient needs, enhance clinical innovation and improve health outcomes.
Mobile apps can help those suffering from hypertension, improve communication between patients and providers
The use of physician-monitored mobile apps for tracking blood pressure can help curb the effects of chronic hypertension and improve communication between patients and providers, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
John Theurer Cancer Center Selected as One of Four Beneficiaries at the 2021 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge
Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center has been selected as one of four beneficiaries of the 2021 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge, presented by the Libfeld/Katz Breeding Partnership.
Rush University System for Health and BMO Financial Group Announce $10 Million Donation to Create the Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity
Rush University System for Health and BMO Financial Group today announced a $10 million donation to create the new Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity.
Retired Nurse Returns to the Front Lines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Martha Kuhr, RN, came out of retirement to care for some of Rush University Medical Center’s most severe COVID-19 patients in the CVICU.
Story Tips from Johns Hopkins Experts on COVID-19
Coping with childhood anxiety amid returning to the classroom; new global tracker measures pandemic’s impact on education worldwide; Covid-19 drives innovation and evolution in patient care…
Making Communication Clearer During COVID-19
Realizing that wearing a mask can make communication harder for people with hearing loss, Rush University Medical Center is now offering transparent face masks. These clear masks can help ease stressful situations and it make it less likely for information to be misinterpreted.
Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health Unveils New Comprehensive Pediatric Congenital Heart Center
State-of-the-Art Facility and Multidisciplinary Team Approach Expands Care for Children with Complex Congenital Heart Defects
Memorial Cancer Institute Together with FAU Research Partnership Earn ‘Cancer Center of Excellence’ Designation
A research partnership formed just last year by Memorial Healthcare System and Florida Atlantic University is already being recognized for quality care, results, and advances in research, and that’s great news for patients fighting cancer in South Florida. The alliance between Memorial’s Cancer Institute and FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state’s Department of Health as a “Florida Cancer Center of Excellence.” It becomes just the fifth in the state, out of more than 80 competitors, to earn the designation.
FAU Launches New Telehealth Certification Course
A new, 20-hour telehealth certification course provides the essential knowledge to deliver skilled telehealth services. The fully online course addresses telehealth platforms and models for practice; evidence-based telehealth technology; quality improvement measures; regulation, policy and reimbursement; telehealth inter-professional practice and specialized populations; and telehealth and the future.
Perfect Match: FAU and Memorial Healthcare System Establish Research Partnership
South Florida giants in higher education and healthcare have joined forces to form an alliance that will advance clinical research and clinical trials in the region. Florida Atlantic University and Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County have formed a “Research Partnership to Advance Clinical Trials” (Research PACT), which combines their expertise and resources in clinical research, clinical trials, basic research and translational biomedical research.
Hospital Environmental Effects on Sleep in Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury in Rehabilitation
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to describe sleep patterns of adults with traumatic brain injury and examine effects of environmental stressors (patient care activities and light) on patterns of sleep. Design A descriptive, correlational, explanatory design was used for…
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Recognized for High-Value Health Care
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center has been named a finalist for the 2020 QUEST® Award for High-Value Health Care from Premier Inc., a leading health care improvement company, for providing outstanding patient care.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Tackle Kids Cancer Celebrates Five Years of Support to Fight Pediatric Cancer and Raises more than $10 Million
Philanthropic initiative of the Children’s Cancer Institute, reaches five year milestone combatting pediatric cancer