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Dec 13, 2018

New research suggests that the loss of two genes may drive an aggressive form of colorectal cancer, and proposes a combination of two compounds that may halt tumor growth. According to to the American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the third leadi...

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Dec 12, 2018

Many people living with type 2 diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels on a daily basis, but does that really make a difference to health? A new study suggests that they may be over-monitoring. According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, about 30.3 million people...

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Dec 12, 2018

Blockchain is changing the life sciences and health care industry in new and unimagined ways. Our video explores how blockchain can help bring speed, security, and accuracy to data sharing in the life sciences and health care industry.

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Dec 12, 2018

Habits not only easily fall into the categories of good or bad, but also sit on a continuum in our ability to exercise control over them. Some are mild, like taking off your shoes and dumping in the middle of the living room every night; others are strong and addictive – like smoking or nail-b...

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Dec 12, 2018

They found that people who ate red meat as their main source of protein for 1 month had levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) that were two to three times higher than those in people who got their protein primarily from white meat or non-meat sources. Gut bacteria produce TMAO as a byproduct when ...

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Dec 11, 2018

The diet is high in protein and low in fat, carbohydrate, and calories. It also includes specific food combinations to try to boost metabolism and burn fat. Despite its name, this diet does not relate to how people in the military eat. A website providing information about the military diet suggests...

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Dec 10, 2018

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that has gained a lot of attention for its purported health benefits. But what is glutathione, and does it actually affect the body? Some people swear by its anti-aging properties, while others say that it can treat autism, increase fat metabolism, and even prev...

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Dec 10, 2018

The study, called EUROASPIRE V, is a survey of cardiovascular disease prevention and diabetes. It forms part of a European Society of Cardiology research program. The findings featured recently at the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They...

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Dec 10, 2018

Over the past 18 years, our healthcare financing and delivery systems have quietly evolved in ways that seem to be producing consistent, long-term reductions in expenditure growth rates. But for a typical family of four insured through an employer PPO plan, healthcare costs still stand at $28,166. B...

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Dec 10, 2018

All food provides the body with energy, but this energy can vary greatly. Some foods, such as sugars and refined carbs, give the body a quick jolt of energy. However, more often, the body needs more sustainable energy from ingredients such as fruits, grains, and legumes.

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Dec 07, 2018

Cardiovascular workouts and weightlifting are two types of exercise that differ in intensity, duration, and the groups of muscles that they use. They also burn calories in different ways. While cardiovascular exercise helps the body burn more calories per session, lifting weights allows the body to ...

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Dec 06, 2018

The liver is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates, making glucose, and detoxing the body. It also stores nutrients and creates bile, which is necessary to digest and absorb the nutrients in food properly. There are many foods and drinks that a person can consume to help protect the liver.

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Dec 06, 2018

A study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore has uncovered a type of bacterial infection that can disrupt DNA repair in cells, which is a known cause of cancer. The same type of infection could also weaken the effect of some anticancer drugs, says the PNAS report on the fi...

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Dec 06, 2018

In the pescatarian diet, a person's main source of animal protein comes from fish and other seafood, such as shrimp. Eating a diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods has a variety of health benefits, which the addition of fish and fish products may enhance. However, some types of fish may ab...

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Dec 05, 2018

Were you aware of the fact that in many western countries, an average adult consumes over 60kg of refined sugar on a yearly basis? If no, then the following science-backed facts are going to shock you even more. Firstly, obesity and cardiovascular diseases have skyrocketed in the past few decades. Y...

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Dec 05, 2018

A heart attack or Myocardial Infarction occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. It can be fatal, but treatment has improved dramatically over the years. This infographic from Cardiac Rhythm explains early signs & symptoms of Heart Ischemia and necessary tips for a healthy heart. A...

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Dec 05, 2018

As the largest generation in United States history, millennia’s impact on the healthcare industry will be radically different than older generations, according to a new infographic by athenahealth, Inc. The infographic provides five facts about millennial patients.

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Dec 05, 2018

Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects the nervous system, and some people believe that a ketogenic diet may slow the progression of the disease or control its symptoms. The ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrate, moderate in protein, and high in fat. There is currently not enough evidence to...

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Dec 05, 2018

Scientists have created an experimental test that can detect cancer in less than 10 minutes. The test uses a DNA feature that seems to be common to all types of cancer and does not occur in healthy tissue. A team at the University of Queensland in Australia has discovered that DNA fragments from can...

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Dec 04, 2018

The term “alkaline” refers to water’s pH level. pH is measured in a range from 0 to 14. The only difference between this type of water and regular tap water is the pH level. Regular tap water has a pH level of around 7.5. Alkaline water has a higher pH of 8 to 9. The higher the num...

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Dec 04, 2018

Research just published in the journal Antibiotics shows that a range of essential oils can effectively kill persistent forms of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi), which is transmitted to humans by ticks. In the United States, Ly...

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Dec 04, 2018

Researchers have discovered that a particular drug combination may have a more significant effect against melanoma, a type of cancer that typically occurs in the skin, than other medications. According to recent studies, one of the best ways of blocking melanoma is by administering protein kinase in...

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Dec 04, 2018

So concludes a recent modeling study from the University of Zurich in Switzerland that questions whether statins are "significantly overprescribed." The research, which features in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concerns the use of statins for the "primary prevention" of cardio...

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Dec 03, 2018

Tying healthcare payments to the achievement of pre-specified goals better align healthcare spending with desired clinical outcomes, according to a new infographic by the University of Michigan V-BID Center. The infographic provides examples of outcomes-based contracts as well as key elements of out...

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Dec 03, 2018

A team of surgeons has successfully performed a face transplant for a 26-year-old man who had a self-inflicted gun injury. The team used facial skin from a donor to replace much of the man's face, as well as partially replacing his bone structure. A team of over 100 medical professionals at New ...

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Dec 03, 2018

New research investigates the molecular similarities between celiac disease and cystic fibrosis. The results suggest that a compound developed for cystic fibrosis may also treat celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1 in 141 people in the United States. The condition ...

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Dec 03, 2018

The first international review to compare night owls with early risers outlines the health risks associated with preferring late nights. However, these risks may not be set in stone. Most individuals fit one of two chronotypes: We are morning people or evening people. Either we prefer to stay up lat...

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Dec 03, 2018

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and the Helmholtz Zentrum München in Neuherberg, Germany have mapped the signals that determine the destiny of progenitor cells in the pancreas. These immature cells can develop into either islet cells that make insulin or another type of ...

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Dec 02, 2018

The IoMT is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks quickly establishing themselves as a critical part of modern healthcare. This white paper explores key technological advancements in the healthcare industry and how they are helping healthcare pro...

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Nov 30, 2018

The world of medicine is continually impacted by updates in technology, new scientific research, and healthcare reform initiatives, according to a new infographic by docwire. The infographic examines four future trends that are impacting the healthcare industry.

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Nov 30, 2018

Unlike diets that involve food restriction, proponents describe IIFYM as a flexible diet that can help people lose weight without drastically changing their eating habits. Little research has investigated the diet, so its effectiveness has not been scientifically established. In general, many people...

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Nov 30, 2018

Researchers find a higher risk of coronary events during the 3 months after an infection. The body's immune response, they suggest, may explain why infections "trigger" heart attack and stroke. The term cardiovascular disease (CVD) covers a range of conditions: from a heart attack and ...

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Nov 30, 2018

New research shows that deep brain stimulation can tackle treatment-resistant depression. Stimulating a brain area called the orbitofrontal cortex led to "significant" improvements in mood for people with moderate to severe depression. Major depressive disorder affects over 16 million adul...

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Nov 30, 2018

Oncolytic viruses specifically target and enter cancer cells and use the cells' machinery for their own multiplication and spread. They destroy tumors from the inside without harming nearby healthy tissue. A recent study proposes that restricting the cancer cells' supply of glucose and alter...

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Nov 29, 2018

Unless you have been living under a bridge, the term “keto diet” is something you must have easily come across through various health articles and celebrity diet advice circulating the internet. Leaving its apparent contemporary, the paleo diet, much behind in the race in terms of popula...

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Nov 29, 2018

The implementation of artificial intelligence applications in the healthcare space is poised to impact clinical workflows, physician training, and the medical education model. A recent report by Accenture predicts that the AI health market will grow to an estimated $6.6 billion by 2021 and a compoun...

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Nov 29, 2018

New research published in the European Heart Journal suggests that even people with no signs of cardiovascular disease should exercise to prevent a heart attack. Cardiorespiratory fitness can be a predictor of future problems, warn the researchers. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death am...

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Nov 28, 2018

Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been an important topic in business and organizational leadership for decades. It’s equally important in the health care business. Health care administrators can develop their own EQ skills, and they can also promote EQ in their organizations via employee traini...

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Nov 28, 2018

Clinical integration plays a key role in the creation of meaningful connections and collaboration within the healthcare sector, according to a new infographic by Regis College. The infographic examines the benefits of clinical integration and conditions that benefit from integrated care.

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Nov 28, 2018

The team of researchers tested this new approach in a type of lung cancer in which the cells are able to evade chemotherapy. In fact, exposure to chemotherapy can alter the cells so much that they become very difficult to treat. Dr. Gaetano Gargiulo, group leader at the Max Delbrück Center for ...

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Nov 27, 2018

How has new technology disrupted the health care industry? Predictive maintenance has made huge changes in how we go to the doctor. Tom Raftery at SAP explains how this kind of tech shapes our future.

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Nov 27, 2018

Hair loss is a natural part of the hair's life cycle. As hair reaches the final stage of the cycle, it will fall out. A new hair will typically grow from the same hair follicle to replace it. At times though, a new hair may fail to form. If there are large areas of the scalp in which new hairs d...

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Nov 27, 2018

Hazelnuts make a tasty snack and are a great addition to many dishes. When a person includes them in a balanced, calorie-controlled diet, the nuts also provide several health benefits. In this article, learn how hazelnuts can support health, from lowering cholesterol levels to improving insulin resi...

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Nov 27, 2018

Dementia refers to a series of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, where a person's memory and other cognitive abilities decline. A recent study may have found a new risk factor that might predispose people to dementia: lung disease. According to the study by researchers from th...

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Nov 27, 2018

A study about a new procedure for the treatment of obesity has raised some concerns. This is because, while the treatment leads to weight loss, the pounds a person sheds consist of skeletal muscle as well as fat. Also, body fat loss seems to be mainly of the subcutaneous — as opposed to the ri...

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Nov 26, 2018

Inspiring activists are campaigning for women in Northern Ireland to have free, safe and legal access to abortion. Send them a message of support to show them humanity's on their side.

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Nov 26, 2018

The classic story of disruptive technology is all too familiar. Travel websites replace agents by giving consumers access to the same rates. Uber offers transportation outside of the established taxi cab system. Amazon brings outlet shopping into our homes. The common thread in all these examples is...

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Nov 26, 2018

Back and neck pain are often the result of the progressive damage of the discs that separate the spinal vertebrae. Thanks to new multidisciplinary research, we may soon have a better solution to this problem: bioengineered discs grown out of a person's own cells. Intervertebral disc degeneration...

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Nov 26, 2018

The tool is a "tailored DNA nanoplatform" that can carry chemotherapy drugs into targeted cancer cells while also silencing the cells' drug-resistance genes. The technique is the work of scientists at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology in Beijing, China. A recent paper ...

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Nov 26, 2018

Featuring digital services such as real-time patient monitoring, real-time patient chat, and interactive online portals, telehealth technology is actively revolutionizing the healthcare system, making it more efficient for patients and care providers as well as administrators and insurance companies...

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Nov 26, 2018

Previously on Medical News Today, we covered a study explaining that an experience called chemo brain affects many people undergoing cancer — particularly breast cancer — treatment. Chemo brain occurs during cancer treatment, and it may last for a long time after the treatment is over. P...

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Nov 26, 2018

A range of recent studies has pointed out the potential health risks of sugary drinks. Studies have confirmed that there is a link between sugary drinks and obesity, as well as cautioning that as few as two sugary drinks per week may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes considerably. Now, a comprehensi...

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Nov 26, 2018

The costs of healthcare can practically take out everything you have saved in your lifetime. Your retirement dollars will be compromised. In fact, many retirees cannot shoulder all the health care expenses. But, there are ways to help lessen the overall cost of this dilemma.

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Nov 23, 2018

Kidneys perform the important task of removing waste products and excess fluids from our body through urine.  They are instrumental in maintaining the chemical balance of our bodies.  It goes without saying, therefore, that healthy kidneys equal to a healthy body. Kidney stones form when t...

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Nov 23, 2018

Bromelain is an enzyme mixture present in the pineapple. People tend to use bromelain as a supplement for various health benefits, including relieving sinus problems, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion. There is varied scientific evidence surrounding the effectiveness of using bromelain ...

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Nov 23, 2018

Relatively few cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in their early stages, so many people lose the opportunity for effective treatment. A newly developed blood test, however, could change this situation. The American Cancer Society (ACS) state that "only about 20 percent of ovarian cancers are...

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Nov 23, 2018

In a recent study, researchers found that adding a specific type of sugar to the drinking water of mice slowed down tumor growth and enhanced the effect of chemotherapy. Because cancer cells divide rapidly, they need a great deal of fuel. Their primary power source, like healthy cells, is glucose. S...

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Nov 23, 2018

Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in over 300 enzyme reactions in the body, supporting a wide range of physiological functions from energy production and central nervous system function to supporting muscular and cardiovascular function and hydration. It is estimated that around 60% of people in...

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Nov 22, 2018

Peanuts and peanut butter contain nutrients that may boost a person's heart health and improve blood sugar levels. Depending on how people use peanut butter in their diet, it can help them lose weight, or put on pounds during weight training or bodybuilding. However, peanut butter is high in cal...

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Nov 22, 2018

Are you diabetic and need help to fight diabetic neuropathy? Ayurvedic treatment for diabetic neuropathy is one of the most underrated yet powerful treatments available. Do you feel numbness and tingling in your hands and legs often? If these symptoms are followed by tiredness, muscular cramps and i...

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Nov 22, 2018

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin condition, affecting an estimated 2.2 percent of people in the United States. For decades, we have known that psoriasis increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, the exact nature of this connection is unclear. Recently, researchers from King&#...

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Nov 22, 2018

Using an experimental model, scientists from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis stopped cancer cells from spreading, even after the cells had altered their mode of movement. The chances of eliminating cancer are much higher if the disease has not spread beyond the primary tumor.

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Nov 22, 2018

specialists from the World Health Organization (WHO) refer to obesity as a "global epidemic" that must be addressed if we want to prevent its ill effects. Obesity is a major risk factor for many other health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and various types of cancer....

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Nov 21, 2018

AI has the potential to be used in planning and resource allocation in health and social care services. For example, the IBM Watson Care Manager system is being piloted by Harrow Council with the aim of improving cost efficiency. It matches individuals with a care provider that meets their needs, wi...

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Nov 21, 2018

The IDEAL Group is a multidisciplinary panel of diabetes specialists with a visionary outlook to improve diabetes care outcomes across the UK. The primary objective of IDEAL is to review current practice across the NHS to assess and recommend better ways to approach education, access and learning fo...

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Nov 21, 2018

As healthcare moves from fee for service to fee for value, health systems need to help their physicians maintain relationships with a broad range of patients. This means getting patients through the door and helping providers work efficiently. Learn the best practices that will optimize your patient...

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Nov 21, 2018

Poorly coordinated care transitions from hospitals to other care settings contribute to avoidable healthcare costs, according to a new infographic by Cureatr. The infographic examines six best practices for improving care transitions.

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Nov 21, 2018

One of the most challenging types of food for people with diabetes to find is dessert. Doctors will generally encourage people with diabetes to avoid sugars and carbohydrates. However, by making some simple nutritional changes, it is possible for people with diabetes to enjoy desserts. Desserts can ...

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Nov 20, 2018

The healthcare industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution. People are empowered with health information, thanks to technological innovations in digital health. It’s vitally important that healthcare professionals continue to stay up to date on advances in technology that will improve not ...

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Nov 20, 2018

Acetylsalicylic acid, best known as aspirin, and omega-3 fatty acids support various aspects of health, and scientists continue to uncover how these substances work. One recent study suggests that both could have an impact on colon cancer risk.

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Nov 20, 2018

Raw cassava contains cyanide, which is toxic to ingest, so it is vital to prepare it correctly. In the United States, people grind cassava down to make tapioca, which they eat as a pudding or use as a thickening agent. In this article, we provide an overview of this vegetable and explain its benefit...

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Nov 20, 2018

Home healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries today. But the demand is far outpacing the sector's growth. We take a look at some of the trends impacting the industry today.

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Nov 20, 2018

Coconut milk is a white, milky substance extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts. It can benefit health in several ways, such as by stimulating weight loss and lowering cholesterol. As a result, coconut milk has gained popularity in the healthcare community and as an alternative to dairy milk. I...

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Nov 20, 2018

Cherry juice is a popular drink with links to several health benefits, including boosting the immune system, improving memory, and aiding sleep. However, few scientific studies back up these claims. There are different varieties of cherry, but manufacturers typically make cherry juice using a tart o...

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Nov 20, 2018

Humans have used flaxseed oil for thousands of years, and it has a variety of health benefits. Manufacturers extract flaxseed oil from flaxseeds. People can use the oil in cooking and baking. In this article, learn about the health benefits of flaxseed oil, including reduced cholesterol, fewer skin ...

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Nov 19, 2018

A survey of 4,000 adults revealed that static activity, such as strength training, had stronger links to reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases than dynamic activity, such as walking and cycling. The researchers point out, however, that any amount of either kind of exercise brings benefits, and tha...

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Nov 19, 2018

The challenges of serious illness are compounded when there are cross-cultural issues at play, according to a new infographic by Quality Interactions. The infographic examines the essential questions to ask patients to foster culturally-sensitive healthcare that improves patient adherence and health...

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Nov 19, 2018

One day you wake up with a pain in your side that persists. You want to be seen by a medical professional, but you don't want to go through the hassle of making an appointment and schlepping to your doctor. Most large healthcare organizations now allow you to make an appointment with a physician...

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Nov 18, 2018

Google just released a paper called “Scalable and accurate deep learning for electronic health records” that has received deserved acclaim in both the machine learning (ML) and healthcare communities. This research comes from the Google Brain group and isn’t their first foray into ...

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Nov 16, 2018

Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life. Keeping diabetes under control helps to prevent heart, nerve, and foot problems. This informative Infographic by InfoGraphic Design Team illustrates the symptoms, types, statistics, prevention and behavior of people towards Diabetes.

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Nov 16, 2018

Recent research has found that short daily practice of mind-body therapy may help alleviate some of the signs and symptoms that often precede dementia. The researchers behind the new study assessed a group of older adults experiencing memory difficulties who practiced 12 minutes per day of music lis...

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Nov 16, 2018

"The largest and longest feeding study to test the 'carbohydrate-insulin model'" concludes that a lower carb intake burns more calories, which may help people maintain weight loss over a longer period of time. Cara Ebbeling, Ph.D., together with Dr. David Ludwig — both at Bos...

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Nov 16, 2018

Learn about the need of security that is unobtrusive and comprehensive, and that doesn't hinder clinical workflows or the delivery of care to patients.

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Nov 15, 2018

A “patients first” approach requires more than simply giving patients access to their information. It also means that those within health and wellness intentionally engage with and empower patients. In part 4 of a 4 part series, this white paper outlines the top 5 ways to help you succee...

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Nov 15, 2018

Hypertension is a common lifestyle induced condition in present times. It is a silent killer disease. If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, then you have to make your lifestyle a healthy one. This is done by exercising regularly, eating healthy food and medication. Here yoga also helps you ...

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Nov 15, 2018

Learn more about Cambia’s approach to transforming health care through AI and human-centered design from our November 6th AI Expo. Featuring Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Faraz Shafiq.).

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Nov 15, 2018

After losing two children in a brutal attack, Debbie suffered from PTSD and depression. With a few mental health professionals in rural Anza, CA, she struggled to get the help she needed. Then a local community health center, Borrego Health started using telehealth to connect patients to providers o...

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Nov 15, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 218,527 people in the United States received a lung cancer diagnosis in 2015. Early diagnosis can help a person seek treatment, as early as possible, in the disease's course. Identifying lung cancer in its earliest stages can be difficult, however, b...

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Nov 15, 2018

High blood sugar is a leading indicator of diabetes. If a person with diabetes does not manage the sugar levels in their blood, they can develop a severe complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If a person does not get treatment for ketoacidosis, they can fall into a diabetic coma, which a ...

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Nov 15, 2018

Internet marketing for healthcare professionals requires a multi-level, highly-targeted approach that will bring in new patients and nurture them into long-lasting partnerships throughout the patient journey. While healthcare professionals are constantly seeking out the latest innovative technologie...

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Nov 15, 2018

According to the first author of the new study, which featured in the Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, no scientific study has proven a causal connection between the two until now. University of Pennsylvania psychologist Melissa G. Hunt believes that her team is responsible for the first...

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Nov 15, 2018

People can brew whole dandelion plants or use just the leaves, roots, or stems to make tea. Dandelion tea is very high in vitamin A and may offer many health benefits, but there is a lack of scientific evidence to confirm them. People can brew dandelion tea at home or find it in health-food stores. ...

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Nov 15, 2018

Butter is a dairy product that people can make from churned milk or cream. However, for people who cannot or choose not to consume butter, there are many alternatives. The process of churning milk or cream separates the milk fat from the liquid. The remaining fat becomes the butter.

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Nov 15, 2018

According to new research, a hot bath could have effects that extend way beyond mental relaxation. According to the authors, regular hot baths might reduce inflammation and improve metabolism. Over recent years, hot baths, saunas, and other so-called passive heating therapies have received growing a...

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Nov 15, 2018

Almonds and almond milk may provide several health benefits for people with diabetes. As these nuts are high in protein, healthful fats, and fiber but low in carbohydrates, they may increase satiety and aid blood sugar regulation and weight management.

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Nov 15, 2018

As hospitals and health systems continue the trend of consolidation, the ability to scale and create efficiencies while improving care delivery is increasingly important. However, despite the publicized trend and clear need, an integration that brings care delivery teams together and improves patien...

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Nov 14, 2018

The incidence of cancer is increasing, resulting in a rising demand for high quality cancer care. In 2018, there were close to 4.23 million new cases of cancer in Europe, and this number is predicted to rise by almost a quarter to 5.2 million by 2040.1 This growing demand poses a major challenge to ...

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Nov 14, 2018

Pancreatic cancer is particularly difficult to treat. The American Cancer Society estimates that up to 61 percent of people with early-stage pancreatic cancer live for at least 5 years after diagnosis. Some subtypes of pancreatic cancer are more aggressive than others. For example, pancreatic ductal...

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Nov 14, 2018

Cucumber water has many potential health benefits, including hydration, weight loss, lowering blood pressure, and skin health. It is easy to make and is an excellent substitute for popular, sugary vitamin waters. Cucumber water is a cheap, quick, and flavorful way to drink and enjoy the water.

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Nov 14, 2018

To know about the top five best usages of artificial intelligence in healthcare show this video that explains with the use cases for artificial intelligence in medical imaging word. In the Video of an expert, the top best use cases artificial intelligence in healthcare medical imaging has been defin...

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Nov 14, 2018

Cancer continues to be one of the top causes of death in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, there will be 1,735,350 new cancer cases by the end of 2018, of which 609,640 people will die as a result. Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments used in the fight ...

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Nov 13, 2018

There are more reasons than ever to be optimistic about the possibilities created by big data and predictive analytics in healthcare. By leveraging new technologies, including big data APM solutions like Pepperdata, healthcare organizations are able to make better medical and financial decisions whi...

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Nov 13, 2018

Cardiovascular disease — an umbrella term that covers different types of conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, stroke, congenital heart defects, and peripheral artery disease causes about 1 in 3 deaths in the United States. Also, cardiovascular di...

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Nov 13, 2018

Although depression and obesity often come hand in hand, the relationship between the two is difficult to tease apart. A new, large-scale genomic study adds new evidence. Both obesity and depression are significant global health problems. According to the authors of the latest research, they cost th...

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Nov 13, 2018

People in Europe have grown spelt grain for over 300 years, but it did not reach the United States until the 1890s. People can use spelt flour in place of wheat flour in most recipes. It gives baked goods a nuttier flavor than wheat can. Prepackaged products made from spelt, such as pasta and cracke...

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Nov 13, 2018

Learn about the home care advantage and why home care may be better for you and your family. Baptist Health Madisonville's home care team provides unmatched care and compassion to patients and their families.

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Nov 13, 2018

Obesity is a risk factor for cancer, but researchers are only now unfurling the exact mechanisms behind this connection. A new study looks at how obesity might scupper the immune system's ability to attack tumor cells. Obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. According to the Nationa...

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Nov 12, 2018

Community-based healthcare made great advances toward improving health within given geographies. Now, leading healthcare practitioners are moving beyond a place to think in terms of special groups of people, or populations, according to a new infographic by work. The infographic highlights five key ...

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Nov 12, 2018

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that most people eat seafood twice weekly as part of a balanced diet. Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial fats that humans must obtain from their diet. Omega-3 fatty acids have potential health benefits, such as helping ...

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Nov 12, 2018

Scientists have uncovered a new way to curb autoimmunity and stimulate the body to fight cancer. The method uses a previously unknown druggable pathway to manipulate immune cells. The discovery concerns a molecule called tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), which is already well-known to those who study the b...

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Nov 11, 2018

The results of an investigation into the effects of blue light on high blood pressure were recently published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is widespread in the United States and many other Western countries. According to the Centers for Di...

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Nov 09, 2018

The pushup is a simple exercise that can strengthen and tone many of the muscles of the upper body and core. There are many variations of pushup that suit a range of abilities and focus on different sets of muscles. In this article, we look at which muscles pushups work and some of the benefits of d...

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Nov 09, 2018

Diabetes is a condition that reduces a person's ability to use insulin to process glucose in the blood. The condition takes different forms, and each type produces varying symptoms. Some types may not produce any symptoms, making them harder to detect. People with type I diabetes do not produce ...

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Nov 09, 2018

Rooibos (pronounced ROY-boss) tea is a red herbal tea that comes from the fermented leaves of the Aspalathus linearis shrub, a plant native to South Africa. Many people enjoy it as an alternative to green or black tea. Unfermented green rooibos tea is also available. In this article, we list the pot...

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Nov 08, 2018

People with severe mental disorders – including severe depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia – generally die 10-20 years earlier than the general population. The majority of these premature deaths are due to physical health conditions. Access to compr...

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Nov 08, 2018

The three main types of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) are paroxysmal, persistent, and long-term persistent. Doctors also categorize A-fib as either valvular or nonvalvular. In some cases, A-fib may not cause any symptoms, so a doctor might only discover it when testing for other conditions. In some pe...

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Nov 08, 2018

In the United States, the estimated number of people over 18 years of age with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes is 30.2 million. The figure represents between 27.9 and 32.7 percent of the population. Without ongoing, careful management, diabetes can lead to a buildup of sugars in the blood, which ...

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Nov 08, 2018

An August 2018 HIMSS Media study revealed that providers and payers are embracing innovation in healthcare, thanks to surging consumer expectations and demands, new payment models and unique technology advances enabling healthcare organizations to redesign the healthcare patient experience. Read thi...

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Nov 07, 2018

The high-speed networks used by healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly complex. Multiple devices are linked across a variety of network technologies, protocols, and topologies. With this complexity comes risk, according to a new infographic by Senetas. The infographic examines the health...

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Nov 06, 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has extended its reach across the healthcare ecosystem, including drug development, diagnostics, care management, physician tools, and medication management. AI is a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior and the capability of a ma...

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Nov 06, 2018

In the United States, hundreds of thousands of people die every year from causes related to heart disease. Cardiovascular health is a fragile asset, but one population from the Bolivian Amazon seems to possess the secret to a life free of heart disease. What is it?

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Nov 06, 2018

With healthcare professionals increasingly relying on technology to deliver better care, it becomes critical to have the right approach to storage and compute infrastructure to support their needs. This informative ebook shows how to overcome performance, availability and scalability challenges for ...

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Nov 05, 2018

Hospital-based health systems face a tremendous deal of pressure just to sustain current performance levels, according to a new infographic by Oliver Wyman. The infographic examines how healthcare organizations are innovating to bridge the gap between where the industry sits today and a differentiat...

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Nov 03, 2018

Applied Artificial intelligence is making huge impact to the healthcare industry. Artificial intelligence includes both cognitive services as well as Robotics. In this video, I am sharing how Artificial intelligence is impacting healthcare in 8 ways, and the 15 advantages of Artificial Intelligence ...

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Nov 03, 2018

Depression affects about 300 million people across the globe, making the condition the "leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide," according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2016 in the United States, over 10 million adults had at least one major depressive episode. A...

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Nov 02, 2018

Healthcare is often considered one of the most conservative industries in terms of technical amendments. After all, there are objective reasons for precautions when human health and even lives are at stake. Nevertheless, more and more practitioners and health services providers acknowledge the impor...

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Nov 02, 2018

Obesity is a medical condition that occurs when a person carries excess weight or body fat that might affect their health. A doctor will usually suggest that a person has obesity if they have a high body mass index. Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that doctors use to assess if a person is at an appr...

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Nov 01, 2018

Many experts have debated the effect of dairy on cardiovascular health. A recent study in Finland has shown that consuming a particular type of dairy, namely fermented dairy, may actually have a protective effect against heart disease. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a condition in which the blood s...

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Oct 31, 2018

Congress has made another effort to call upon the federal Drug Enforcement Agency to activate a special registration that would grant physicians and nurse practitioners to write prescriptions for controlled substances by means of telemedicine without having an in person physical examination. This wh...

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Oct 31, 2018

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland— has a better chance of suc...

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Oct 31, 2018

The diet can play an essential role in managing diabetes. Understanding how certain foods affect insulin and blood sugar levels can help a person make informed choices about what to eat and when. A person with diabetes can eat a balanced, healthful diet without giving up on the foods they enjoy. The...

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Oct 31, 2018

Nicotine is the primary substance in cigarettes that causes addiction, but most experts agree that it does not directly cause cancer. Most research points to cigarette smoke, not nicotine, as being the primary contributor to cancer among smokers. However, although most experts agree that nicotine do...

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Oct 31, 2018

New research suggests that having a larger brain could put people at risk of developing aggressive brain cancer. The findings are likely due to a large number of brain cells involved, the researchers think. According to current estimates, doctors will diagnose approximately 23,880 tumors of the cent...

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Oct 31, 2018

Physicians and patients are now faced with changes in payment models-and doctors can help shape the future of healthcare toward being based on outcomes rather than fighting for reimbursements, individual procedures, or piecemeal parts of the healthcare system, according to U.S. Surgeon General, Vice...

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Oct 31, 2018

The potential benefits of eating a plant-based diet have expanded once again. A new paper concludes that, for people with diabetes, cutting out animal products improves glucose control and well-being in addition to boosting weight loss. Over recent years, vegetarianism and veganism have steadily mov...

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Oct 31, 2018

The path to medication adherence is filled with roadblocks, according to a new infographic by Health Dialog. For healthcare organizations to navigate successfully, they need to focus on fostering long-lasting behavior change through personalized, meaningful engagement with high-risk and difficult-to...

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Oct 31, 2018

Initially, it may look as though security in the healthcare industry is in a bleak state. According to the ACR, healthcare and pharmaceuticals rank near the bottom of all industries with regard to the maturity of their security operations. The report notes that 28 percent of all healthcare applicat...

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Oct 30, 2018

Two recent studies detail a natural mechanism that, if harnessed properly, may be able to destroy cancer cells and their ability to become resistant to treatment — without any of the side effects of chemotherapy. In a study published last year, scientists led by Marcus E. Peter — the Tom...

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Oct 29, 2018

Common drugs that doctors prescribe to treat heart problems, arthritis, and cancer can actually pose a threat to lung health, and this problem "affects a considerable number of people." This is the conclusion of a new review of the literature conducted by researchers from the United Kingdo...

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Oct 29, 2018

As more and more people discuss mental health issues in public forums, it seems to be lifting some of the stigma surrounding the topic. New research reveals that the number of students seeking help for mental health problems has risen considerably between 2009 and 2015. Sara Oswalt, from the Univers...

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Oct 29, 2018

Many healthcare organizations are drowning in the medical and consumer data flood. According to research by IDC Health Insights, hospitals rank analytics as the top driver for new IT spending. The data and analytics pressures prevalent in healthcare make the industry unique, according to a new infog...

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Oct 29, 2018

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Oct 26, 2018

Dr. Tammy Eisentrout from Partners in Family Practice Ltd. discusses how her practice has improved patient engagement through technology.

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Oct 26, 2018

The risk of having a stroke — particularly the kind that results from a blood clot or other obstacle traveling from the heart — appears to be greater in people who have higher levels of iron, according to recent research. Scientists from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom exam...

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Oct 26, 2018

Pancreatic cancer is often very aggressive and treatment-resistant, and survival rates are typically low. The authors of a new study in mice, however, may have found a fresh way of attacking these stubborn tumors. According to estimates by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), doctors will find 55,44...

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Oct 26, 2018

Strokes happen when an obstruction restricts the blood supply to the brain, and so the brain does not receive enough oxygen. A person's genetic makeup and their lifestyle both influence their risk of stroke, but which is more important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Oct 25, 2018

Stress — especially when we experience it on a regular basis — takes a significant toll on our minds and bodies. It can make us feel more irritable and constantly tired, and it impacts our ability to focus. Chronic stress can also interfere with our sleep patterns, appetite, and libido, ...

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Oct 25, 2018

A doctor may instruct a person to fast before taking a cholesterol test. This was once standard practice, but new studies are changing this recommendation. A cholesterol test measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in a person's blood. Cholesterol is a fat-like material that is pres...

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Oct 25, 2018

People with diabetes need to be aware of their carbohydrate intake. Although potatoes are a starchy vegetable, it is still possible for a person with diabetes to enjoy them as part of a healthful diet. When a person eats, the body converts the carbohydrates and sugars into a simple sugar called gluc...

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Oct 24, 2018

Robust safety and tolerability data are essential in cancer therapeutic studies, and some trials are specifically designed with a key objective of demonstrating improved safety and tolerability. The development of a clinical trial framework and data elements to demonstrate comparative safety and tol...

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Oct 24, 2018

Most surgeries performed today are the least time to consume and least invasive that science will allow. This adaptation in surgical methodology is brought about by the integration of robotics. Robots in the operating room provide surgeons with guidance for extreme precision in surgery. Today, surgi...

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Oct 24, 2018

Once thought as a futuristic threat to humankind, artificial intelligence is now a part of everyday life. In healthcare, AI is changing the game with its applications in decision support, image analysis, and patient triage. Today, artificial intelligence is helping physicians make smarter decisions ...

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Oct 24, 2018

Primary health care is about caring for people, rather than simply treating specific diseases or conditions. Good primary health care is made up of three parts: empowered people and communities who can take care of and advocate for their health; ensuring multisectoral policy and action to systematic...

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Oct 24, 2018

A new study attempts to answer a question that scientists and consumers have been pondering for years: Can organic food reduce the risk of developing cancer? Organic food started as a niche product only a few decades ago but is now present in most grocery stores across the United States. In brief, f...

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Oct 22, 2018

A new study, published in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, finds that a synthetic analog of a compound found in a rare Chinese tree can be used to tackle treatment-resistant pancreatic cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) report that around 55,440 people will develop ...

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Oct 22, 2018

Doctors typically prescribe metformin as a first-line treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. Along with diet and exercise, metformin can help a person control their insulin and blood sugar levels. Doctors sometimes also prescribe metformin for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Raised...

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Oct 22, 2018

Hospital labs say staffing will be their leading challenge over the next year, and that inadequate staffing is having a significant impact on their staff operations, according to a new infographic by the Health Industry Distributors Association. The infographic examines additional trends impacting h...

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Oct 21, 2018

Cancer develops due to mutations in our DNA. However, until now, little has been known about how mutations build up in healthy tissue over time. A new study provides fresh detail. As people age, mutations in their DNA slowly build up. Mutations in healthy tissue are known as somatic mutations. Becau...

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Oct 19, 2018

The hCG diet combines the use of hormone supplements and calorie restriction to promote weight loss. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest the diet is safe or works in the way that supporters claim it does. Furthermore, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises that ...

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Oct 19, 2018

Healthcare enterprises are increasingly unleashing the power of intelligent technologies, using them to deliver personalized, efficient and informed care, according to a new infographic by Accenture. The infographic examines five trends that demonstrate the potential for healthcare to apply emerging...

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Oct 18, 2018

Language and cultural barriers, short amount of contact time between professionals and patients and the social stigma that often accompanies mental ill-health are some of the obstacles faced by our mental health teams in the field.

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Oct 18, 2018

To maximize the healthcare value it generates, the Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital investigated the appropriateness of performing hospital enterprise optimization by using a linear programming based analytics model to make decisions about patient inflow into its Emergency Department, i...

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Oct 18, 2018

Many people with diabetes need to take insulin to stay healthy. However, insulin therapy can cause a range of side effects. In this article, we look at what insulin is and who needs to take it. We also cover the side effects, risks, and myths of insulin therapy and provide tips for taking insulin sa...

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Oct 18, 2018

A discovery about a function in the liver could lead to a new way to control blood pressure — a pill that mimics the effect of exercise — according to a recent study that features in the journal Cell Reports. The idea is that the tablet would raise body levels of a compound that helps to...

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Oct 18, 2018

Vitamins are nutrients that when synthesized or assimilated in the right quantities support our health and well-being. A new review suggests that a set of known and newly categorized vitamins can help prolong a person's lifespan, and promote health well into old age.

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Oct 17, 2018

Primary health care can cover the vast majority of a person’s health needs across their lifetime. At its heart, primary health care is about caring for people. It provides comprehensive, accessible, community-based care that meets the health needs of individuals throughout their life.

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Oct 17, 2018

With the healthcare industry bowing to consumerization, consumers are expecting and demanding higher quality service from their providers. Retaining patients, particularly in the current age of healthcare consumerization, is becoming more difficult. As such, healthcare organizations must take proact...

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Oct 17, 2018

Healthcare executives are focused on constantly improving the safety of their facility, the satisfaction of their staff, the quality of care provided to their patients and costly workflow inefficiencies. Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) is providing healthcare providers with innovative solutions t...

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Oct 17, 2018

When it comes to protecting health care, our lives are literally on the line. Every proposed cut by the government and our former employers to our earned healthcare benefits is dangerous and potentially life-threatening. That is why ProtectSeniors is actively fighting for legislation that will prote...

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Oct 17, 2018

Dr Arjun Kalyanpur and Dr Sunita Maheshwari co-founded Teleradiology Solutions (which reports scans for over 100 health facilities in Asia, USA, Africa and Europe), Telerad Tech (which builds AI enabled telehealth software), RxDx Multispecialty Healthcare Center, Radguru Net - an online portal for r...

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Oct 17, 2018

Stevia is a sugar substitute that is very low in calories. There is growing interest in the use of stevia to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Stevia is a natural sweetener that comes from a shrub native to North and South America. It is an ingredient in many brands of sweet...

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Oct 17, 2018

Individuals with an advanced degree are more likely to have health insurance than those with less than a high school degree, according to a new infographic by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The infographic also examines how ...

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Oct 16, 2018

Healthcare will benefit massively from the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which could help to optimize care, give patients more tailored treatment, and reduce readmission rates, but there are significant barriers to its adoption that have yet to be resolved. This infographic created by PodM2M set...

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Oct 16, 2018

A new study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, challenges the current understanding of what causes diabetes. The findings may lead to new therapies. More than two decades ago, researchers suggested that the action of an enzyme called protein kinase C epsilon (PKCɛ) in the liver may cause dia...

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Oct 16, 2018

Ketogenic, or keto, diets are low-carb and fat-rich, and many people who follow such regimens do it to shed excess weight. However, a keto diet may bring other benefits, too. In particular, it may help keep the brain healthy and young, as new research in mice seems to suggest. A keto diet is high in...

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Oct 16, 2018

Medical practices can gain significant benefits from investing in new medical equipment. Whether a practice leases or buys, it’s important to determine the investment level and strategy that make the most financial sense for its particular circumstances. This insightful whitepaper offers strategic ...

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Oct 15, 2018

A new type of nerve stimulation therapy could provide long-term relief for chronic back pain that has not responded to other treatments, including spinal cord stimulation. It could also help certain people who need a non-drug form of pain therapy. So, concludes a study from Rush University Medical C...

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Oct 15, 2018

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that regular aspirin use can reduce the risk of developing liver cancer. The findings — which appear in JAMA Oncology — support the results of prior studies on the same topic. Data from this report show that taking aspirin on a reg...

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Oct 15, 2018

Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric symptoms in the United States. It can appear as a standalone anxiety disorder or as part of another mental disorder, such as depression. Pharmaceutical interventions such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors can treat anxiety. However, people with anxiety di...

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Oct 13, 2018

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. The condition affects the body's ability to produce insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Diabetes is widespread in both Canada and the United States, and in the U.S., it is one of the leading causes of death. The American Diabetes Association repo...

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Oct 12, 2018

Short-lived feelings of stress are a regular part of daily life. When these feelings become chronic, or long-lasting, they can severely impact a person's health. In this article, we look at what chronic stress is, how to identify it, and the medical consequences it can have. We also describe way...

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Oct 12, 2018

Let’s face it: healthcare interoperability remains an intractable problem, and discussion about it continues without signs of settling down. Both healthcare providers and patients feel unease about limited access to medical data, which results in lower care quality and poor patient engagement....

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Oct 12, 2018

Amino acids are small building block molecules that the body uses to make proteins. Alanine is classed as a nonessential amino acid because the body can make it without having to source it from food. Scientists at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, MA, have now un...

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Oct 12, 2018

The digital age is no longer about just the product—it’s equally about the customer experience, according to a new infographic by Publicis Health. The infographic explores the shift occurring in the healthcare space to a new outcome-based economy that is powered by an increasingly digita...

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Oct 12, 2018

Sure, saying you're a perfectionist may sound good in a job interview, but does striving for perfection make you feel good about yourself? Studies show that constantly chasing the specter of perfection may seriously harm your mental health and well-being. In this (imperfect) article, we explore ...

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Oct 12, 2018

The debate on whether dairy and dairy-derived fats are good or bad for health has been going on for many years. However, recent data seem to suggest that milk, cheese, and yogurt may be more beneficial than harmful. A new international study corroborates evidence that dairy fats may lower the risk o...

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Oct 12, 2018

A person's metabolism is the rate at which their body burns calories for energy. The speed of metabolism depends on a variety of factors, including age, sex, body fat, muscle mass, activity level, and genetics. While a person has no control over the genetic aspects of their metabolism, there are...

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Oct 11, 2018

Although scientists are not clear about what causes type 2 diabetes, people can have certain risk factors that include a family history of diabetes, being overweight, and having prediabetes. Fruit does contain sugar but is unlikely to be harmful to health when it is part of a balanced diet. In this ...

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Oct 11, 2018

In some regions, mouth cancer incidence has risen. A recent study uncovers a new risk factor that might help explain these increases. In certain parts of the world, over the past couple of decades, mouth cancer rates have soared. For instance, in the United Kingdom, rates of mouth cancer have increa...

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Oct 10, 2018

To improve the experiences of physicians and patients alike, healthcare organizations need to look to emerging technologies to help document key information and provide the highest quality care. Those technologies include AI-based solutions and virtual agents with deep integration into the EHR. They...

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Oct 10, 2018

What´s the future in digital health and how is tech changing the way we view and take care of our health? At this internal Telia Company event, Erika Hombert, Business Manager Healthcare at Telia Sweden shares her views on tech trends within healthcare and medicine.

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Oct 10, 2018

Talk to any doctor about their career, and you’ll likely hear about their sense of calling—to help people, to cure diseases, and to make the world a healthier place. Increasingly, doctors are experiencing a growing phenomenon that threatens to drastically impact their personal calling an...

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Oct 10, 2018

This IDC White Paper discusses important healthcare IT storage needs for the growing provider market, focusing on how all-flash storage solutions can be used to provide faster access to patient data, including high-definition and 3D medical images and videos.

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Oct 10, 2018

Two new studies, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology 2018 Congress, show that people with sarcoma often take the complementary and alternative medicine with little regard for the potential risks or ways in which they may interact with conventional cancer treatment.

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Oct 10, 2018

There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, reducing stress, and making other lifestyle changes can all help people lose unwanted belly fat.

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Oct 10, 2018

Vitamin A is a vital nutrient that supports the body's development and strengthens the immune system. Because our bodies do not naturally produce vitamin A, some choose to take supplements. However, too much vitamin A is likely to harm bone health, researchers warn. Normally, we derive vitamin A...

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Oct 09, 2018

This Report has a number of inter-related general purposes. One is to explore the extent to which food, nutrition, physical activity, and body composition modify the risk of cancer, and to specify which factors are most important. To the extent that environmental factors such as food, nutrition, and...

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Oct 09, 2018

The health care industry still has a big paper problem. According to one report, faxes account for almost 75 percent of all medical communication. One way to address this problem is to make it easier for providers to electronically attach supporting medical documentation with healthcare transactions...

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Oct 09, 2018

A new study has found that people living with the major depressive disorder are biologically older than people without depression and that childhood trauma exacerbates this effect. The results illuminate the epigenetic mechanisms that might explain this discrepancy. Major depression is one of the mo...

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Oct 09, 2018

A study led by the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom reveals that drug pimozide can reduce cancer cell numbers, growth, and spread in triple-negative breast cancer. In a paper that is to feature in the journal Oncotarget, the researchers describe how they used laboratory cells and mice im...

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Oct 09, 2018

There is little scientific research into the effects of elderberries on people's health. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) state that more research is needed to confirm the truth of these possible health benefits. This article will evaluate the evidence for the...

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Oct 08, 2018

One of the cancer researchers' top priorities is discovering ways to reduce the risk that cancer will recur or metastasize. A recent, small-scale study may have found a common, cost-effective drug that does just that. Cancer stem cells (CSCs), also known as tumor-initiating cells, are a hot topi...

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Oct 08, 2018

The results of a recent clinical trial, published in the journal The Lancet, show that a weight loss drug may prevent and treat diabetes. More than 30 million people, or 9 percent of the population of the United States, are living with diabetes, explain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Oct 06, 2018

Bladder infections are extremely common among women. New research, however, shows that boosting water intake might reduce these infections by almost half. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can affect any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. A bladder infectio...

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Oct 05, 2018

According to a 2018 survey of health care business and IT leaders conducted by HIMSS Media on behalf of Center for Connected Medicine, hospitals and health systems are pursuing predictive analytics to transform patient care, but face difficulty predicting future outcomes due to challenges with inter...

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Oct 05, 2018

CCHP’s newest fifty-state report offers the most current summary guide of Medicaid provider manuals, applicable state laws, and telehealth-related regulations for all fifty states, including DC.  For the most current telehealth-related policy information, visit CCHP’s interactive po...

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Oct 05, 2018

The following infographic presents a summary of ideas from Dr. Marty Makary's recent keynote address at the 2018 Fall Clinical Meeting in Chicago, hosted by the Alliance of Community Health Plans. Marty, Professor of Surgery and Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins Medicine, is also Adv...

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Oct 05, 2018

A study that draws on data from more than 100,000 people finds a link between diabetes and an increased risk of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. In the United States, over 100 million people are living with diabetes and prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition requi...

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Oct 05, 2018

Giving resveratrol through the nose might be an effective way to use the red wine and grape compound to protect against lung cancer, according to a new study that features in the journal Scientific Reports. Lung cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths both in the United States and world...

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Oct 04, 2018

The shift to value-based payment is a slow one, with most health plans not yet making the transition to risk, according to a new infographic by HealthScape Advisors. The infographic examines the percentage of plans in upside and downside risk contracts, the impact of health plan sponsor on risk cont...

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Oct 04, 2018

Probiotics are living microorganisms, including bacteria and yeast, that can benefit the body. Some people take probiotics to enhance the digestive bacteria in their gut. People with Crohn's disease, which is an inflammatory disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, experience a variety of ...

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Oct 04, 2018

As the cloud addresses longstanding security concerns, many healthcare leaders are finding themselves operating in a multi-cloud environment. Moving beyond basic infrastructure on demand to strategic innovations, this more prevalent cloud has become as an asset rather than a liability for coping wit...

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Oct 04, 2018

Arginine, or L-arginine, is an amino acid that occurs in foods such as dairy, fish, poultry, and other meats. It is a building block of protein. Some research suggests that arginine may benefit health, for example by relieving chest pain, improving erectile dysfunction, and reducing high blood press...

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Oct 04, 2018

According to one recent survey, hospitals and health systems are no longer questioning the value – or desire – for Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD). In fact, they are demanding it. Indeed, a 2018 HIMSS Media report found that 90 percent of those incorporating wearable devices in thei...

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Oct 04, 2018

When choosing an EMR system, you need to consider what you will be charged for and when, in addition to how much. This highly visual guide offers a clear explanation of how various pricing models work, along with actual pricing for popular EMR and Practice Management software packages.

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Oct 04, 2018

New research that set out to analyze the temperatures at which people living with diabetes store their insulin is now warning against the perils of improper storage for the quality and effectiveness of the hormone. More than 30 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. ...

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Oct 04, 2018

Bulletproof coffee combines coffee, oil, and butter as a substitute for breakfast. Promoters of the drink claim it has a range of health benefits. In this article, we look at what bulletproof coffee is and how to make it. We also examine its potential health benefits, its downsides, and who might be...

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Oct 03, 2018

Frost and Sullivan have estimated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market for Healthcare IT in 2018 for hospitals at $574 million USD and expects it to grow at a CAGR of 65 percent to $4.3 billion USD in 2022! Similar explosive growth is predicted across other segments of healthcare. Machine Learnin...

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Oct 03, 2018

Yeast has played an important role in the human diet for thousands of years. This fungus is a vital ingredient in bread, beer, and a range of other foods. In recent years, many people have started consuming a specific type of yeast called nutritional yeast. Due to its nutritional content, yeast in t...

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Oct 03, 2018

Resource allocation methods use mathematical optimization techniques to identify the allocation of healthcare dollars between a set of alternatives, according to a new infographic by RTI Health Solutions. The infographic examines how different players in the public health and health care system bene...

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Oct 03, 2018

Let’s explore some of the current processes around pipeline management and forecasting and how they can be improved.

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Oct 03, 2018

The first CRM launch truly changed the way sales were managed. We went from tracking customers on spreadsheets (and even in rolodexes) to tracking them and their attendant opportunities with software. It wasn’t long before reps started to feel the purpose of a CRM was more about preserving the...

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Oct 03, 2018

In the end, you need to be rewarding your sales reps with more than just money if you want to keep them motivated and if you want your sales compensation plan to deliver on its promises.

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Oct 01, 2018

While the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are still being discovered, one area of AI — natural language processing (NLP) — is already helping advance the revenue cycle. Discover how the right NLP can support accuracy, efficiency and revenue integrity by powering co...

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Oct 01, 2018

Cancer that is human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2)-positive holds too much of the protein on the surface of its cells. In HER2's role as a growth factor, normal levels of it help regulate the growth of cells. That being said, excess amounts of the protein help cancer cells multiply and spread...

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Oct 01, 2018

To find better ways to tackle cancer tumors that do not respond to traditional therapies, scientists are now experimenting with a modified bacterial strain that could target cancer cells without harming healthy ones. A phase I clinical trial reveals that this bacterial therapy shows promising effect...

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Oct 01, 2018

A recent survey of more than 1,000 practicing physicians found that those who gave low marks to the long-term leadership abilities of their administrators were also more likely to report low confidence in their ability to do their job well and more likely to exhibit low levels of engagement with the...

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Oct 01, 2018

This paper reveals data from a recent survey of more than 1,000 practicing physicians, providing insight into the various dimensions and manifestations of burnout. More importantly, it offers doctors, their managers, and staffs a way forward to address burnout and protect their organizations.

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Oct 01, 2018

Healthcare consumers are relying more on online ratings and review sites to make informed healthcare decisions, according to a new infographic by Binary Fountain, Inc. The infographic examines consumer comfort levels with sharing healthcare experiences online, the growing dependence on online rating...

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Sep 30, 2018

More and more studies are pointing to the benefits of adding aspirin to conventional cancer treatment. A new review examines this available research and asks the question: is it "time to share [the] evidence and decision-making with patients?" Peter Elwood, of the Cochrane Institute of Pri...

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Sep 28, 2018

Machine Learning (ML) research in the healthcare field has been ongoing for decades, but almost exclusively in the lab rather than in the doctor’s office. The problem of implementing ML in patient-facing settings largely stems from two barriers: Regulation – in a highly regulated industr...

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Sep 28, 2018

Countless studies and articles have confirmed that connected medical devices — from implantable products like pacemakers to diagnostic devices such as CT scanners and more — are indeed vulnerable to malicious exploitation. This paper offers both technical and non-technical solutions to h...

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Sep 28, 2018

The challenges healthcare administrators face requiring a unique set of leadership skills. Administrators who empower their teams also empower their whole organization, giving everyone the opportunity to work together to achieve goals and provide high-quality health care, according to a new infograp...

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Sep 27, 2018

What matters most when building and sustaining a healthcare organization? What are the precise levers to pull to promote physician well-being, financial success, and better outcomes at lower cost? To answer these questions, athenahealth launched an ongoing research project in 2016. Now in its second...

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Sep 27, 2018

An analysis of published research concludes that there is a clear link between following diets that are rich in plant foods — particularly the Mediterranean diet — and a lower risk of depression. The purpose of the study, which was led by University College London (UCL) in the United Kin...

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Sep 26, 2018

Losing weight requires making diet and lifestyle adjustments, but once we've done that, can we do anything to maximize the good results? A new study shows that applying a simple mind imagery technique could boost weight loss significantly. Recently, Dr. Linda Solbrig and colleagues, from the Uni...

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Sep 26, 2018

Popcorn is a ritual part of watching movies. You don’t need to go to the theater to indulge in a bucket of popcorn. Simply stick a bag in the microwave and wait a minute or so for those fluffy buds to pop open. Popcorn is also low in fat and high in fiber. Yet a couple of chemicals in microwav...

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Sep 26, 2018

As technology continues to advance, healthcare data security is becoming a great paradox where data breaches are quite commonplace. Blockchain technology is a promising solution to healthcare cybersecurity, according to a new infographic by Duquesne University. The infographic provides an overview o...

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Sep 25, 2018

As migraines can be so debilitating, it can be beneficial to identify and avoid potential triggers. For some people, migraine triggers can include specific foods or types of food. Conversely, some foods may reduce the frequency of migraine headaches or lessen their symptoms. While there is no defini...

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Sep 25, 2018

Over the last few years, the health industry has experienced a major shift in technological innovations. What seemed impossible years ago can be solved now only with the touch of buttons. Modern technological innovations in drugs and equipment have completely revolutionized the health sector. The me...

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Sep 25, 2018

Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs. They include vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are necessary for energy production, immune function, blood clotting, and other functions. Meanwhile, minerals play an important role in growth, bone health, fluid balance, and sever...

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Sep 25, 2018

Currently, there is one standard therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetes, despite the fact that the condition evolves in different ways in different people. A recent study mapping genetic data for this condition may lead to a more personalized strategy. Teams at Massachusetts Institute of Technolog...

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Sep 24, 2018

To bring never-before-imagined quality and efficiency improvements to the everyday delivery of care using artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthcare industry software developers and researchers need to implement and routinely rely upon a technology infrastructure that offers both the p...

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Sep 24, 2018

New research — which is now published in the journal Scientific Reports — examines and highlights the importance of regular bedtimes for optimal heart and metabolic health. The cardiometabolic health risks linked to sleep deprivation are numerous. These health risks include weight gain, ...

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Sep 22, 2018

In the largest study of its type, scientists conclude that adhering to the Mediterranean diet might reduce the risk of stroke. The benefits are particularly pronounced for women over 40. When it comes to alleged health benefits, the Mediterranean diet fares incredibly well. Increasing one's inta...

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Sep 21, 2018

Scientists have discovered that, as far as arteries are concerned, inflammation can be both good and bad. In its well-known bad role, it can aid atherosclerosis, the plaque-forming process that clogs up arteries and raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. New research, however, has also reveal...

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Sep 21, 2018

When a person includes high-fiber foods in their diet, it has many benefits, such as keeping the gut healthy, boosting heart health, and promoting weight loss. According to the most up-to-date Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the adequate intake (AI) of fiber for adult men is 33.6 grams (g) per day...

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Sep 20, 2018

This infographic created by a Non-Profit Addiction Rehab Directory. aims to provide information on addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Addiction is a disease that drug and alcohol rehab can help you overcome. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, NIDA, young people have the highest ...

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Sep 20, 2018

New research supports the idea that light to moderate physical activity, such as walking and swimming, could reduce the severity of strokes. A study of nearly 1,000 individuals who had had a stroke found that those who had been doing 4 hours per week of light or 2–3 hours each week of moderate...

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Sep 19, 2018

Congress is expected to pass appropriations bills within the next week that provide meaningful funding increases to HHS budgets over both last year and the President’s FY19 Budget Request. In the following publication, we provide a snapshot of how major OpDivs are expected to fare and highligh...

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Sep 19, 2018

Founded on the premise that health care should be more patient-friendlier, a Los Angeles-based provider developed a HIPAA-compliant app that connects patients with doctors, allowing them to schedule on-demand, in-home care. In this case, study, learn about their journey to implementing a secure, uni...

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Sep 19, 2018

A new study from Brazil corroborates the evidence gathered by previous research, suggesting that women with low levels of vitamin D after menopause onset have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) notes that "approximately 12.4 percent of women will be d...

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Sep 18, 2018

Protein powder is a popular nutritional supplement. Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle, repair tissue, and make enzymes and hormones. Using protein powder may also aid weight loss and help people tone their muscles. There are many different types of protein powder, includi...

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Sep 18, 2018

With a dramatic rise in physician burnout and many physicians exiting the field prematurely, the healthcare industry is looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to provide much-needed support. AI can impact physicians’ workloads through treatment plan designs and repetitive jobs assistance to d...

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Sep 18, 2018

Some people with type 2 diabetes need to regularly inject themselves with insulin to control their blood sugar levels. Many others can manage the condition with lifestyle and dietary changes alone or in combination with oral or other injectable medications. According to the Centers for Disease Contr...

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Sep 18, 2018

Mannose, a type of sugar, can greatly affect metabolism, weight gain, and the composition of gut bacteria in rodents. This result may lead to new treatments and prevention strategies for both obesity and weight gain. More and more studies are unraveling the multi-layered relationship between our gut...

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Sep 17, 2018

Dr. Tarun Dua talks about the importance of investing in mental health in adolescence, and the steps young people and those around them can take to look after their mental health in these critical formative years.

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Sep 17, 2018

Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes a person's blood glucose levels to become too high. Although people with diabetes often need to carefully manage their diet, incorporating the occasional sweet or sugary food into a healthful diet can still be okay. In this article, we look at eating s...

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Sep 17, 2018

People with obesity may opt for bariatric (weight loss) surgery to shed their excess weight more quickly; one such surgery is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. What factors influence its outcome, however? Research suggests that a person's taste plays a significant role.

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Sep 14, 2018

Scientists have recently identified a molecular pathway that links the movement of energy-producing centers, or mitochondria, in cancer cells to resistance to radiotherapy. This, they say, could lead to improved cancer treatments.

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Sep 14, 2018

A new study emphasizes the importance to the gut health of eating plenty of vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute in London, United Kingdom, found that keeping mice on a diet rich in a compound known as indole-3- carbinol (I3C) — whic...

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Sep 12, 2018

Let’s be honest, when it comes to our health we all want prompt and personal care. As a patient, we want the cost to be low, and the feeling of empowerment to be prevalent throughout the experience. Our world is becoming increasingly connected through the development of technology. With these ...

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Sep 12, 2018

Since 2010, there has been nearly triple the number of states that have enacted legislation related to telehealth care, and the most common legislation has been what is known as private payer laws. The state telehealth private payer laws range in scope and features, adding further complexity to the ...

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Sep 12, 2018

Healthcare providers face a variety of resource, compliance, security, cost, reimbursement, and integration challenges that have not only strained hospital IT departments but also have affected they way clinicians provide care. Spurred by generous incentives to adopt electronic medical record (EMR) ...

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Sep 12, 2018

If you want to grow your healthcare facility, hospital, or treatment center, then these 7 latest healthcare marketing trends will help do just that. In 2016, U.S. healthcare companies on average increased their marketing expenditure by $4.6 million. And we saw the effects in 2017. The healthcare mar...

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Sep 12, 2018

Blocking a protein in the liver can prevent obesity and its related diseases — such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver — in mice, according to new research. A study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Ohio reveals that a protein called Argonaute 2 (AGO2) controls how ...

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Sep 12, 2018

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) transform healthcare? What do healthcare organizations need to do to harness this potential? Learn more in this short, 6-page report.  Expert insights into AI’s potential, Practitioner perspectives on preparing for AI, Key infrastructural needs to addr...

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Sep 11, 2018

The biggest challenge in pursuing search engine optimization (SEO) benefits for healthcare websites is keyword selection. When you get it right, it can deliver amazing rewards. If you want to rank for the best medical keyword phrases, you will need to weave it into your content and optimize from the...

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Sep 10, 2018

Ten years ago, one doctor in 10 kept digital records on their patients. The other 90 percent made notes on paper and stored them in manila folders on shelves and in filing cabinets. Paper records had some obvious disadvantages. They took up space, they were difficult to share with other physicians, ...

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Sep 10, 2018

Normal attrition rates for physician practices range between 10 percent and 30 percent, according to a new infographic by Solutionreach, Inc. The infographic looks at why patients leave practices and strategies to overcome patient attrition.

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Sep 09, 2018

“Are you having any numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet?” They’re common questions, Dr. Chelsea Viola, a podiatric surgeon on the medical staff of Lee Health, asks patients who are living with diabetes. “The biggest thing with diabetes is a lot of patients end up gett...

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Sep 09, 2018

“There’s no pill that’s ever going to take the place of taking care of yourself,” said Dr. Heather Auld, an OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician with Lee Health. When it comes to how you feel, doctors say you need to consider what you’re eating.  “The ro...

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Sep 09, 2018

Each year more than 160,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. But when it comes to the understanding the disease, doctors say there are a lot of misconceptions. “One myth related to prostate cancer is that it’s an old man’s disease and it’s not,” said Dr. Constant...

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Sep 09, 2018

“Now I can get up. I can get off that floor! It’s amazing!” It’s the little things that Lynne Lampila struggled doing after she had a double hip replacement. “Balance was of course at the top. I wanted to be able to get in and out of my car easier. We have a boat, and I...

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Sep 06, 2018

Post-acute care (PAC) comprises one of every four dollars spent by a Medicare Advantage plan. For certain conditions, such as congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), post-acute care contributes nearly 70 percent of the total cost of care.1 Particularly as heal...

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Sep 06, 2018

A large study indicates that people who eat whole grains of any kind every day are much less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The researchers urge people not to mistakenly avoid whole grains if they intend to follow low-carb diets. Scientists at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg,...

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Sep 05, 2018

Scripps endocrinologist, Matthew Levine, MD, explains thyroid disease, causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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Sep 04, 2018

The Alzheimer’s Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Healthy Aging Program have developed the second in a series of road maps to advance cognitive health as a vital, integral component of public health. The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Roa...

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Sep 04, 2018

Looking to get started with a system-wide telehealth program but don’t know where to begin? Beacon Health System recently launched an integrated telehealth program using a three-step implementation strategy. Read the case study to learn how Beacon Health: Formed a governance group representing...

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Sep 04, 2018

Designing a pill that is able to dampen hunger without causing significant side effects is the holy grail of obesity research. According to a new study, we might be one step closer. Obesity affects more than 1 in 3 people in the United States — that's more than 93 million people. Worryingl...

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Sep 03, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become industry-agnostic jargon to describe how technology is currently being embedded in multiple markets, including healthcare, and evolving the way in which business is conducted. The IoT has evolved the way stakeholders currently interact with and will continue t...

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Sep 03, 2018

Amid a looming shortage of experienced RNs, hospitals are spending billions on creative strategies to attract and keep qualified staff. At the same time, the nursing industry has one of the highest turnover rates—especially among new hires, according to a new infographic by nurse grad. The inf...

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Sep 03, 2018

The best foods to eat before exercising depend on the type of workout and a person's goals. Foods rich in protein, for example, can help a person to build muscle with resistance training. When choosing a pre-workout meal, it is important to aim for a balance of macronutrients. Macronutrients are...

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Sep 03, 2018

An unusual fruit, native to the Amazon, may be useful in the fight against obesity and metabolic disorders by positively influencing gut bacteria. Obesity increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes. By 2030, it is estimated that more than 1 billion people on earth will be overweight. ...

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Sep 01, 2018

Does sugar cause cancer? “I get that question just about every day, sometimes multiple times. Everybody wants to know if sugar really did cause their cancer,” said Taylor Lawless, a clinical dietitian with Lee Health.

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Sep 01, 2018

“My goal is to walk completely without a walker.” It’s a goal Darshan Church wasn’t sure she would reach in her physical therapy sessions. “Once you have a fall like this, you’re antsy, and you really have a fear of falling,” said Darshan.

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Sep 01, 2018

Health experts say spending more time exercising can reduce your need for medication.  “By incorporating exercise one can obtain positive health outcomes, such as lower blood pressure, control of diabetes and blood sugar, reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression, plus the many, many m...

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Sep 01, 2018

If a patient develops neuropathy during chemotherapy, doctors may have to stop or change their cancer treatment. But a new treatment is using ice to help patients continue their chemotherapy while lowering their risk for neuropathy. “It felt cold right away. I think I have a good pain toleranc...

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Aug 31, 2018

Publishing physician ratings and reviews not only provide consumers with the information they seek, it supports choice and can help build loyalty and keep patients in the system, according to a new infographic by Press Ganey. The infographic examines what drives healthcare consumer loyalty and how p...

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Aug 30, 2018

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can develop at any age. It often has a slow, gradual onset, which can make it difficult to detect and diagnose in children. In this article, we look at what type 2 diabetes is and describe its symptoms, causes, and risk factors in children. We also explore...

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Aug 30, 2018

A new study working with a model of intermittent fasting dieting shows how modifying breakfast and dinner time could help you lose weight. Intermittent fasting is a form of diet that allows people to lose weight by "promoting" the body to switch to burning fats, so as to convert them into ...

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Aug 29, 2018

How advances in imaging technology and the use of artificial intelligence and analytics are improving the accuracy and cost of medical imaging for early cancer diagnosis, and increasing confidence in vital preventive screening programs.

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Aug 29, 2018

Unifying clinical and non-clinical payments is one of the great challenges hampering administrative efficiency and optimization of the patient financial experience. Is it time for your healthcare system to consider payment consolidation? This white paper helps you understand why it is important for ...

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Aug 29, 2018

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a new “Pathways to Success” rule to increase the financial risk doctors and hospitals participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program take on to increase accountability of health care quality and spending for patients, acco...

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Aug 28, 2018

A new study confirms that having high or very high psychological distress due to depression or anxiety impacts a person's risk of experiencing cardiovascular health problems such as heart attack and stroke. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom and the University of ...

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Aug 28, 2018

Guidelines that advise people to limit how much dairy food — particularly yogurt and cheese — they eat should be revised, according to new research. It found that higher overall consumption of dairy products is linked to a lower risk of premature death from all causes and "cerebrova...

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Aug 28, 2018

Pistachios are a type of tree nut with numerous health benefits. Pistachios are an excellent source of protein, antioxidants, and fiber. Research suggests that people have been eating pistachios for thousands of years. People consume them today in a variety of dishes from salads to ice creams. Here ...

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Aug 28, 2018

Meryl Kaufman, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BRS-S, and Itzhak Brook, M.D., M.Sc., review the various modalities of treatment for cancers of the head and neck and identify which physicians are responsible for delivering this care.

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Aug 28, 2018

Recent estimates have suggested that as many as 45 million people in the United States go on a diet each year. Also, U.S. individuals reportedly spend around $33 billion on weight loss products annually. The two-thirds of the population that are either overweight or obese have a plethora of diets to...

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Aug 27, 2018

New realities in healthcare are forcing health plan CEOs and IT executives to face the loaded question, “Are we ready for transformation?” Figuring out how to approach the question alone can be a daunting task. Grueling regulations and rising costs are only part of the escalating demands...

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Aug 27, 2018

According to a recently published study, living in a cooler house might be a risk factor for hypertension. The authors believe that the temperature of the home should be discussed with people who are at risk. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 100 million adults in the United St...

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Aug 27, 2018

This year, over four million people in the U.S. with behavioral health conditions — psychiatric, substance-related, or both — will enter an emergency department (ED) that is not prepared to properly treat them. This gap in care is causing widespread suffering while undermining the econom...

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Aug 27, 2018

Most health systems plan to expand in 2018, with physician offices and hospitals being the leading targets for acquisition. Many organizations are seeking to align supply chain between their new and existing care facilities to reduce costs, but find alignment challenging as supply needs can be very ...

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Aug 26, 2018

Medical assistants are typically the first and last face a patient sees.  They escort patients back to the room, take vital signs, do in-office procedures, and then discharge the patient after they meet with the physician. “We actually work very closely with the physician.

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Aug 24, 2018

Researchers uncovered a connection between poor sleep and wound healing in type 2 diabetes that could pave the way for new treatments. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and it impacts the ability of the body to p...

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Aug 24, 2018

How do we know when to eat, and when to stop eating? Easy: we feel hungry, so we know it's time for a meal. Then, when we feel full, we know it's time to put down the cutlery and get on with our day. These states of hunger and satiety occur due to the brain's ability to "decode"...

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Aug 24, 2018

For people with treatment-resistant depression, adding vagus nerve stimulation to medication can drastically improve their quality of life, concludes a new study. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that over 16 million people in the United States have had at least one episode of major ...

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Aug 24, 2018

Coffee is a source of nutrients and antioxidants that may benefit the skin, scalp, and hair. A person can use it to exfoliate, treat acne, increase blood flow, and balance pH levels. In this article, we describe eight ways to use coffee on the scalp, hair, and skin. We also provide research that hel...

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Aug 24, 2018

Attention to high-impact healthcare-associated infections can help you get out of the bottom quartile penalty box, according to a new infographic by 3M. The infographic examines the relative rate of impact on the 2018 penalties for six healthcare-associated infections.

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Aug 23, 2018

Today, life-changing technology from Abbott makes it possible to track glucose levels without drawing a drop of blood.  Again, and again. No part of diabetes "finger sticks" is enjoyable. Not the "‘finger" part. Certainly not the "stick" part. But for many pe...

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Aug 23, 2018

When a person has diabetes, either their body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot use the insulin correctly, so glucose accumulates in the blood. High levels of blood glucose can cause a range of symptoms, from exhaustion to heart disease. One way to control blood sugar is to eat a healthf...

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Aug 22, 2018

Over the course of the last century, the medical sciences have made remarkable strides in developing safer and more effective treatments, such as minimally invasive surgery and new drugs that can help mitigate the effects of diseases such as arthritis. While the science of medicine has advanced, the...

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Aug 22, 2018

The data protection market is highly dynamic, driven by new application workload deployments and cloud capabilities. Healthcare organizations are embracing cloud computing and are more willing to move certain workloads, such as IT operations, to the cloud. Healthcare IT executives acknowledge that m...

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Aug 22, 2018

Fifty-one percent of national survey respondents say they’ve had a contact center strategy in place 3 – 5 years, and 48 percent call their strategy an enterprise transformation initiative. Can maximizing this resource take your hospital into the future? See what your peers are saying abo...

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Aug 22, 2018

Using data analytics, healthcare providers can take charge of the information from multiple sources and convert it into meaningful insights that can lead to timely and strategic decisions, according to a new infographic by Snuvik Technologies. The infographic looks at how data sources can help deliv...

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Aug 22, 2018

Diabetes, as many people realize, is a growing problem in the United States and globally. In 2015, almost 1 in 10 adults were estimated to have diabetes. There are about 1.5 million new diagnoses each year in the U.S. While there are certain well-known risk factors for diabetes, such as obesity and ...

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Aug 21, 2018

Rapid advances in technology are enabling the capture of more data than ever before about the human body and people’s lifestyles, about diseases and their treatments, and about the hospitals and health systems that care for individuals and populations around the globe. However, there is a grow...

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Aug 21, 2018

PCRI’s Executive Director, Mark Scholz, MD, gives an overview of active surveillance, a monitoring strategy for men with low-grade prostate cancer. He talks about why it is done, who is eligible and how it is performed.

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Aug 21, 2018

Protein is an essential part of the diet. It helps to build, repair, and maintain the body's structures. Foods derived from plants and animals can both provide protein, but there are some differences. Protein exists throughout the body, in everything from the muscles and organs to the bones, ski...

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Aug 21, 2018

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that is available from several food sources as well as in supplement form. Some people believe that vitamin E has a positive impact on hair health, although more research is necessary to support this theory. In this article, we examine some of the apparent benefit...

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Aug 20, 2018

Each year, the NHS produces more carbon emissions than all the planes taking off from Heathrow combined. These emissions significantly contribute to global climate change which in turn presents a huge and imminent threat to health, and therefore service demand.

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Aug 20, 2018

A migraine is one of the most common conditions in the world, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Migraines can run in families with children and adults known to have them. In America, the Migraine Research Foundation estimates that almost 12 percent of people suffer from migraine headach...

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Aug 20, 2018

Even as the Internet of Things (IoT) healthcare market is expected to grow from $41 billion in 2017 to $158 billion in 2022, the industry still faces several digital healthcare challenges, according to a new infographic by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. The infographic details the four healthcare major ...

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Aug 20, 2018

About 50,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed annually with head, neck, nasal and oral cancers. Most are treated with radiation, and of those, 70-80 percent develop a painful and debilitating side effect called severe oral mucositis (SOM). While some drugs are available to treat SOM once it develops...

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Aug 20, 2018

Many people believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it breaks the nighttime fast and kick-starts a person's metabolism. However, popular American breakfast foods, such as donuts, pastries, and pancakes, are laden with saturated fat and sugar and contain little protein or...

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Aug 20, 2018

Here are some common cancer symptoms that one should never ignore. On the other side cancer also can develop without any symptoms.

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Aug 20, 2018

According to a new study, eating less than a cup of strawberries per day could improve the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects about 3 million people in the United States. There are two principal types: ulcerative colitis, wherein inflammation is focused ...

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Aug 19, 2018

The recent expansion of the Regional Cancer Center is adding more resources for cancer patients in Southwest Florida. “Our sole goal is to deliver world-class care,” said Dr. James Orr, a gynecologic oncologist on the medical staff of Lee Health. Care that can be provided locally to pati...

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Aug 19, 2018

It can be an overwhelming experience, but doctors say if you or a loved one has to come to the hospital, there are a few things to keep in mind. “I would like for families to feel that they are empowered when they come to the hospital and that they are part of a team,” said Dr. Alex Dans...

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Aug 19, 2018

From doctor’s appointments to blood tests, during pregnancy doctors make sure mothers are screened for anything that could cause health concerns to the mother and baby. “There is undiagnosed diabetes in the general population that gets picked up in pregnancy,” said Dr. Ravi Chokshi...

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Aug 19, 2018

These tiny little particles are smaller than grains of sand, but in a new procedure now being offered at Lee Health, these tiny particles are what doctors are using to help men who are living with BPH. “Prostate artery embolization is a new minimally invasive treatment option for benign prosta...

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Aug 17, 2018

Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in value-based care programs offered by health plans and government payers including accountable care organizations, bundled payment programs, pay-for-performance and quality improvement programs. Given the increasing financial impact as...

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Aug 17, 2018

Malnutrition is pervasive, but often under-diagnosed, a condition in the United States. This prevalence is exacerbated among those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and gastrointestinal, pulmonary, heart, and chronic kidney disease and their treatments can result in changes in nutrient...

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Aug 17, 2018

This whitepaper shows how healthcare organizations can combat increasing complexity within their IT infrastructure by implementing a software-defined infrastructure that delivers more innovation, simplifies operations, and improves patient care.

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Aug 17, 2018

Introducing mobile devices into healthcare organizations, however, comes with challenges. But complying with strict data privacy regulations while maintaining a secure network is possible when the right technology pairs with the right mobile device management solution. Only then can organizations en...

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Aug 17, 2018

Eating a healthful diet that is rich in vegetables, fish, legumes, eggs, and poultry is tied to a lower risk of multiple sclerosis, a long-term disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve in the eyes. This was the conclusion that researchers from Australia came to after studying lin...

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Aug 16, 2018

Bits of DNA that were once considered useless actually contains instructions for making molecules that help cancer spread, say scientists. The molecules in question are called enhancer RNAs (eRNAs), and a new study conducted by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) revealed that they keep c...

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Aug 16, 2018

The scientists, who hail from several prestigious academic institutions in the United Kingdom — the Universities of Bath, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Stirling — looked into how eating a morning meal before cycling for an hour would affect the body versus the effects of fasting before cycl...

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Aug 15, 2018

We need to rethink a basic rule that has guided stroke care for the past 25 years, declares the brain specialist who first proposed it. Neurologist Dr. Camilo R. Gomez pronounced in an editorial published in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases in 1993 that "Time is a brain!&quo...

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Aug 15, 2018

A new combination drug may have the potential to revolutionize hypertension treatment worldwide, after a clinical trial has declared it safe to use and very effective. In a recent clinical trial led by researchers from the George Institute for Global Health — with branches in the United Kingdo...

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Aug 15, 2018

A watermelon allergy is rare. However, if a person reacts to watermelon, there may be additional foods to avoid. If a person with an allergy does not eat watermelon often, they may not know what has caused their symptoms. It could be an allergy to a different food or an unrelated illness. The sympto...

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Aug 15, 2018

The majority of health system executives surveyed report that electronic health records (EHRs) alone are not delivering the data solutions needed to succeed with value-based care contracts, according to a new infographic by Philips Wellcentive. The infographic examines the top-rated technology chall...

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Aug 15, 2018

Regimented diet plans can be challenging to stick to for prolonged periods. It can also be hard to find the time to exercise. Is it possible to lose weight without doing either? Using a variety of methods of weight control is vital for maintaining a healthy body weight. In this article, learn 14 tec...

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Aug 14, 2018

Over the last few years, digital marketing has started playing a very important role in every industry including the healthcare industry. While it was possible earlier to work without digital marketing and opt for more traditional methods, today, however, it has become almost indispensable. This is ...

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Aug 14, 2018

Today, researchers estimate that one in three hospitalized patients experience preventable harm and over 400,000 individuals per year die from these injuries. There is a gap in healthcare safety culture and the way health systems uses data (or think they use data) to understand patient harm and what...

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Aug 13, 2018

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 4.4 percent of the population of the United States will have bipolar disorder at one point in their lives. Another 16.2 million, or around 6.7 percent of all U.S. adults, will experience at least one episode of severe depression in their l...

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Aug 13, 2018

As healthcare organizations move from fee-for-service to value-based care, telehealth can enable the delivery of medicine at every point in the care continuum, according to a new infographic by InTouch Health. The infographic provides a roadmap to help navigate the telehealth landscape.

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Aug 13, 2018

Table salt, which we commonly use to season our food, contains sodium. Sodium, if often ingested in large quantities, can lead to a range of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension. The World Health Organization (WHO) say that a person should not consume more than 2 grams of sodium per day, ...

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Aug 12, 2018

It’s a peaceful approach to exercise. Yoga uses different stretches, poses, and breathing techniques to benefit the body.  “There are overall health benefits that are related to the entire practice of yoga,” said Gloria Reilly, a health services coordinator with Lee Health.

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Aug 12, 2018

Spinal fusions are a common procedure for patients living with chronic back pain.  “When the bones are unstable, where they are slipping, and sometimes a nerve is getting crushed, and the only way to fix that is to open the space,” explained Dr. Jeffery Henn, a neurosurgeon on the m...

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Aug 12, 2018

Last summer, tragedy stuck on a high school football field when a player collapsed from heat stroke.  “My 16-year-old son was participating and conditioning with the football team at Riverdale High School, and towards the end of practice, he collapsed. Every alarm in my body was going off...

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Aug 11, 2018

The official name for the so-called monster radish is the Sakurajima daikon. Originally cultivated on the island of Sakurajima, Japan, centuries ago, it is an impressive beast. The largest Sakurajima on record weighed almost 69 pounds, measuring well over 1 meter in circumference. Radishes, in gener...

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Aug 10, 2018

It used to be that patients and prospective patients seeking health care services from doctors and hospitals that were located close to their homes.  Indeed, physicians often referred patients to clinics, laboratories and PT based on the criterion that the offices were near their communities. N...

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Aug 10, 2018

Healthcare organizations need to align their infrastructure process and business models, according to a new infographic by Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates, Inc. The infographic drills down on how healthcare organizations spend their capital and key goals for good infrastructure options.

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Aug 10, 2018

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall dangerously low. It is more common in people with diabetes, but it can affect others. In this article, we explore the health conditions beyond diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia. We also look at treatment options and the dietary changes that can hel...

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Aug 10, 2018

Many studies suggest that exercising can help people deal with mental health issues and boost well-being. A new observational study — the largest of its kind to date — confirms this, but it also extends a caution: too much exercise may negatively affect mental health. Recently, researche...

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Aug 09, 2018

Healthcare professionals, administrators, and providers agree: it is time to remove the paper from everyday processes like contracting and procurement, HR, Medicare billing, patient onboarding and more. Discover case studies in B2B supply chain management, narcotics ordering and more. Understand the...

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Aug 09, 2018

To address the issues and potential of genomics in health care, the Center for Connected Medicine tapped a range of experts for insights on the opportunities, challenges, excitement, and concern surrounding genomics, as featured in this whitepaper. The foundations of big data security and storage, B...

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Aug 09, 2018

Cranberry juice can temporarily make conditions, such as acid reflux, worse because it is mildly acidic. Some people find that cranberry juice leaves an unusual taste in their mouth, or that it temporarily irritates gums and lips. Research into the benefits of cranberry juice is mostly preliminary, ...

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Aug 09, 2018

Ketogenic diets are low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets that have been shown to reduce weight. They change metabolism so that energy comes from fat instead of sugar. When researchers in Switzerland examined what happened to mice in the early stages of a ketogenic diet, they found that the animals showe...

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Aug 08, 2018

In Spring 2018, eHealth Initiative Foundation and the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions healthcare business hosted the first in a series of roundtable meetings on data governance in healthcare. The meeting convened senior executives from stakeholder groups, including payer, provider, professional organ...

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Aug 08, 2018

In addition to conducting laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in general, pathologists also conduct specific tests on the cancer to determine a number of factors, including the type of cancer cells, the grade of the cancer, the size of the tumor, the extent the cancer has invaded the surrounding t...

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Aug 08, 2018

When patient lives are at stake, every connection matter. Evolving technologies enable healthcare innovation—unless an underperforming network slows progress. These healthcare technology shifts may affect your network in the future, according to a new infographic by Spectrum Enterprise. The in...

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Aug 08, 2018

Pinworm infection is the most common worm infection in the United States. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly from person to person through ingestion or inhalation of the eggs. Pinworm infections occur when a female pinworm lays eggs in the folds of skin around the anus. This causes intense ...

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Aug 07, 2018

Here are some (relatively) easy and (generally) non-technical SEO tips that everyone can use for better healthcare marketing results. Everyone appreciates that proper Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is vitally important to be found online and makes for more successful healthcare marketing. But a te...

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Aug 07, 2018

Many fast foods are fried in unhealthful oils or coated in salt to make them more appetizing. Also, additives, such as salt or oil make fast foods a less healthful option for people seeking to reduce carbohydrate consumption. A low-carb diet is not necessarily a healthful diet, especially if someone...

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Aug 07, 2018

Goji berries are also known as Lycium barbarum. The goji berry is native to Asia, and people in Asia have been using this brightly colored fruit for more than 2,000 years as a medicinal herb and food supplement. Goji berries are widely available for purchase in health food stores and online. More re...

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Aug 06, 2018

The amount of medical data generated each year is rising astronomically. Understanding how to connect that data for new growth opportunities, greater efficiency and better serving consumer needs is a pressing challenge for healthcare organizations, according to a new infographic by Publicis Health. ...

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Aug 06, 2018

Gut bacteria are intrinsically linked with the health of our entire body. Be it the gut, the brain, or the heart, our microbiome is involved. One important way in which they influence our health is through the chemicals that they produce and release. Some of these can leach into our blood, and, once...

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Aug 03, 2018

With (on average) 20 Medicare plans to choose from, consumers have high expectations and little patience for friction in health plan interactions, according to a new infographic by NTT DATA. The infographic examines the leaders and the laggards in the online shopping process for Medicare Advantage o...

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Aug 03, 2018

Mercer Dr. Lorna Friedman 2018 Medical Trends Around the World – More Healthcare is not Better Healthcare. So, affordability and access to insurance and to good care and access to care is really disrupting everywhere in a digital age. So, we are talking a lot with clients. We see many clients ...

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Aug 02, 2018

So, you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, now what? Learn how some simple lifestyle changes, and sometimes medications, can help you take control of your cholesterol and live a longer, healthier life.

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Aug 02, 2018

There are two types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, which is bad, and HDL, which is good. Learn why too much cholesterol and elevated triglycerides can lead to heart disease and stroke. Make it a priority to have your cholesterol checked.

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Aug 01, 2018

Undeniably, the most serious threat of misidentification is patent safety, but the possible financial consequences must also be calculated. In fact, when the University of Utah Health examined how much just one facet of patient misidentification – duplicate medical records – could cost; ...