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Only seven percent of adults have good cardiometabolic health

Written by | 9 Jul 2022

Less than 7 percent of the U.S. adult population has good cardiometabolic health, a devastating health crisis requiring urgent action, according to research led by a team from… read more.

New study finds doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during nightshifts than during the day

Written by | 5 Jul 2022

Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system.  Almost 60% of US adults report having experienced pain in the past three months and… read more.

Study explores when nursing home chains should customize or standardize

Written by | 4 Jul 2022

A new study by a University of South Florida researcher found important revelations that could provide chain-operated nursing homes with crucial implications for operational goals and strategic findings… read more.

New pediatric obesity program makes treatment more accessible

Written by | 4 Jul 2022

Pediatric obesity remains a serious health problem in the United States, where one in five children are affected. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that pediatricians… read more.

Just 3% of adults with a recording of overweight or obesity in primary care in England are referred to weight management programmes

Written by | 20 Jun 2022

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has found that just 3% of adults with a recording of overweight… read more.

Linking medical and dental records in health information exchanges could improve dental patient safety, preventive care, and treatment outcomes

Written by | 14 Jun 2022

Dental professionals require access to each patient’s complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible;… read more.

Evidence-based recommendations on menopause management advise individualized care

Written by | 13 Jun 2022

Best practice recommendations for healthcare professionals providing help and support to women experiencing the menopause have been issued in a joint position statement from the British Menopause Society… read more.

How common are medication-related errors in home care?

Written by | 10 May 2022

In a questionnaire-based study published in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives that included 485 fully trained nurses of 107 home care services, nearly half of all nursing staff made at least… read more.

Moms with postpartum depression benefit from improved screening

Written by | 9 May 2022

Nurse education is the key to successfully screening women for postpartum depression, which affects some 15% of mothers, according to a new quality improvement (QI) study from Cedars-Sinai. “Training… read more.

In-house pharmacists essential for aged care

Written by | 9 May 2022

Medicines are the most common treatments used in healthcare, especially for older people. But when they’re not used correctly, they can cause serious and sometimes fatal outcomes. Now, new… read more.

Recreational marijuana access reduces demand for prescription drugs

Written by | 5 May 2022

Legalization of recreational marijuana reduces demand for costly prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs, according to an analysis by a Cornell researcher and a collaborator. When states legalize… read more.

Pandemic drives use of telehealth for mental health care

Written by | 8 Apr 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic likely permanently increased the delivery of mental health counseling through telehealth, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University. The retrospective analysis was published… read more.

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