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How Good Are Nutrition Risk Tools for Overweight and Obese Patients?

January 6, 2025

Ever wondered how well nutrition risk screening tools work for patients who are overweight or obese? It's a question that's been lingering for a while. After all, many of these tools rely heavily on a low Body Mass Index (BMI). But does that make them less reliable for those with higher BMIs? To fin

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Dave Blunts Speaks Up: From Hospital to Social Media Drama

January 4, 2025

Rapper Dave Blunts recently found himself at the center of attention, but not for his music. A video of him in a hospital bed circulated online, sparking concern among fans. Dave addressed the situation on Instagram, reassuring everyone about his health and expressing gratitude for their support. Ho

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Is Video Calling the Future of Stroke Diagnosis?

January 4, 2025

Strokes are a significant cause of death and disability worldwide, making quick and precise identification crucial. However, diagnosing strokes before reaching the hospital can be tricky, with about half of suspected cases turning out to be something else. To tackle this, a new system called prehosp

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Many Still Recovering After Bourbon Street Incident

January 3, 2025

In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca

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How Weather Affects Hospital Stays

January 2, 2025

You might know that extreme temperatures can lead to more people being admitted to the hospital. But did you know that these same temperatures can also make people stay in the hospital longer? In a study done in Hong Kong, researchers found that patients with heart and lung diseases stayed longer in

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Boosting Birth Support: Doulas and Clinicians Team Up

January 2, 2025

Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid

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Gaza's Last Major Hospital in the North Closed After Israeli Raid

December 30, 2024

Imagine a place where healthcare is already struggling, and then picture it suddenly losing its main hospital. That's what happened in northern Gaza recently. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving it out of service and forcing the transfer of critically ill patients to other overwh

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The New World of Online Pharmacies: A Closer Look

December 30, 2024

In the past few years, telemedicine and eHealth services have been on the rise, leading to the rapid growth of Internet hospitals globally. These hospitals played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about the characteristics and safety of their outpatient pharmacy serv

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How BMI Influences Hospital Stays for Men and Women with High Blood Pressure

December 30, 2024

Ever heard of BMI? It's a simple tool to check if your weight is healthy for your height. Doctors use it a lot. A recent study wondered if being too heavy or too light affects how long people with high blood pressure stay in the hospital. They also wanted to see if this impacts men and women differe

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Improving Heart Care with Patient Feedback: A Toronto Hospital's Journey

December 30, 2024

Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in thei