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Facing Treatment of Kidney Disease with Hearing Disabilities
Around 37 million people in the United States and around 700 million people worldwide have chronic kidney disease which require patients to utilize dialysis centers. These dialysis clinics provide lifesaving treatments to the patients that need them. While having any medical procedure performed, communication between the healthcare provider and the patient is vital to ...
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What is Silent Asthma?
Some doctors and healthcare professionals refer to “silent asthma,” but you’ve probably had difficulty pinpointing its definition. While this term has made its way into medical practice jargon, it is not generally regarded as a medical term. There are a few reasons why people refer to “silent asthma.” To understand their meaning, you need to know about ...
By Aluna
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Improving Skeletal Traction Procedures with Arbutus Medical - Case Study
Erlanger Health System is a nationally acclaimed, multi-hospital health system anchored by a leading academic medical center. Each year, more than 600,000 people are treated by a team of healthcare professionals at seven medical centers across Tennessee and North ...
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Does Childhood Obesity Cause Asthma?
Obesity rates have been increasing worldwide, especially in North America. Over the past few years, obesity rates have increased to the point that it costs around $14 billion in health expenses each year. The consequences of childhood obesity are numerous, but many wonder about the connection between obesity and asthma. Does childhood obesity make asthma worse? Or is it the other way ...
By Aluna
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How to Use Aluna To Better Treat Asthma Patients
The Aluna spirometer is an effective tool for remote patient monitoring (RPM). There are many ways that you can use Aluna to better treat asthma patients. Aside from being a quality product, Aluna has an app that makes recording spirometry results fun for children and beneficial for physicians. Here are some ways you can use Aluna to better treat patients who have asthma. The Use Of ...
By Aluna
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Reduce Readmissions with Analytics & CDC Antibiotic Resistance Program - Case Study
This case study discusses hospital readmissions and provides healthcare professionals with recommended medical algorithms in the form of scores, models, and calculators that can aid in reducing readmissions, especially when related to antibiotic resistant microbiological pathogens. When health analytics, such as the CDC antibiotic resistance program and other algorithms are integrated into ...
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MedTech Round Table: The ROI of Surgical Digital Transformation
Caresyntax hosted a roundtable discussion on how digital transformation—specifically the collection of data in the surgical suite—can drive both quality and return on investment (ROI). The participants included a panel of esteemed healthcare professionals in surgery, nursing, investing, sales, healthcare technology, and academics. The following is a summary of the new pathways and ...
By Caresyntax
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Clinical Accuracy of the Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Management System - Case Study
About the Study: A study was performed to demonstrate the accuracy of the Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Management System (Embrace) compared to a clinical laboratory reference method (YSI-2300). Healthcare professionals performed the evaluation with 158 patients either with or without diabetes. Fresh capillary whole blood was tested using the Embrace system. Results were compared to YSI-2300 ...
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Understanding the Different Levels of CPR Training
CPR training is more than just a certification; it’s a crucial skill that can save lives in critical situations. In Kentucky, where industries range from manufacturing to healthcare, the demand for comprehensive CPR and first aid training is ever-present. The different levels of CPR training are designed to meet specific needs – from basic techniques for laypersons to advanced ...
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Enzymes Used for Producing Homocysteine Assay Kit: Unlocking the Secrets of Homocysteine Detection
Homocysteine, an important biomarker in the field of clinical diagnostics, plays a significant role in assessing cardiovascular disease risk, vitamin deficiencies, and genetic disorders. Accurate and sensitive detection of homocysteine levels is crucial for early intervention and personalized patient care. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of enzymes for producing the ...
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Understanding the Short and Long-Term Effects of Asthma
Asthma is a health condition that causes a person’s airways to close up, making it difficult to breathe. Around 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but few fully understand the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding how asthma impacts your health is one of the first steps towards managing it and living your life relatively uninhibited. Therefore it’s ...
By Aluna
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Episcissors-60 for mediolateral episiotomy
Guidance development process How we develop NICE medical technologies guidance NICE medical technologies guidance addresses specific technologies notified to NICE by sponsors. The ‘case for adoption’ is based on the claimed advantages of introducing the specific technology compared with current management of the condition. This case is reviewed against the evidence submitted and ...
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What Do You Learn In CPR and First Aid Training?
In times of emergencies, having the knowledge and skills to administer CPR and first aid can be the difference between life and death. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid training equip individuals with the tools and techniques necessary to respond effectively in critical situations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a parent, a teacher, or simply a concerned citizen, ...
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[App Note] Airborne latex allergens control in hospital environments with Coriolis
Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial increase in the usage of latex products, accompanied by a growing incidence of latex allergies, particularly in healthcare settings. Allergic reactions to latex can range from mild to severe, and even be fatal in some cases. Latex allergy symptoms include skin irritation, runny nose, rash, and difficulty breathing. This issue is especially ...
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Should You Offer Multi-night Home Sleep Testing?
Newer technologies make studying patients for more than one night easier than ever. What are the pros and cons? Sleep is complicated, and many reasons could account for irregularities in sleep patterns from one night to another. From alcohol to sleeping position, even seemingly minor changes in a person’s nighttime routine can significantly impact the results of polysomnography. Recently, ...
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Do you Outgrow Pediatric Asthma?
If you or your child suffers from asthma, you’ve probably heard the term, “pediatric asthma”. However, understanding exactly what pediatric asthma is and how it affects your child is critical in managing their asthma. Furthermore, you may be wondering, does pediatric asthma only apply to children? Perhaps you’re even wondering if your child will outgrow pediatric ...
By Aluna
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What is Non-Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Asthma can be a difficult illness to manage without a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This is because there are several types of asthma, each with its own unique triggers. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, you’re probably aware of common triggers such as exercise, weather, etc. However, one of the hardest types of asthma to identify is allergic asthma. You’ve ...
By Aluna
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What Is the Difference Between NAAT and PCR?
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought phrases like “PCR test” and “antigen test” into wider use, one term that hasn’t been talked about as much is “NAAT,” which is short for nucleic acid amplification test (Figure 1).1 As the media has widely reported,2–7 most rapid COVID tests are antigen-based. Antigen tests are better at assessing if a ...
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6 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Bladder Function With Incontinence
The bladder affects your day-to-day wellbeing. Sadly, many people don’t give much thought to a healthy bladder. Each day, an health adult will pass about a quart and a half of urine. When an adult involuntarily leaks urine it is called urinary incontinence. Incontinence can occur among adults of all ages, and there are three major types; stress, urge and mixed. This guide provides ...
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Are you Controlling your Asthma, or is it Controlling you?
Patients with asthma should be able to enjoy their busy lives without constant, debilitating symptoms. If you or your child has chronic asthma, make sure you are in control of your asthma. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and best practices for controlling your asthma. Identify And Avoid Asthma Triggers Asthma doesn’t “flare-up.” Coughing and wheezing ...
By Aluna
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