5 Causes Of Low Blood Pressure You Might Not Know About
Conclusion
Low blood pressure, although often associated with a healthy cardiovascular system, can also indicate underlying health issues.
It is crucial to recognize that low blood pressure should not be disregarded, particularly when accompanied by symptoms or fluctuations.
This article explored the causes of low blood pressure, including cardiovascular conditions, hormonal imbalances, and neurological disorders.
Smart heart care, including the use of blood pressure monitors and natural supplements, was emphasized as a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy life.
Understanding the causes and implementi...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 8, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – April 9, 2023 – 63% of RCM departments face staffing shortages, small Stanford study shows 90% of GPT answers in clinical setting are “ generally safe, ” and more
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
Research and Surveys
Stanford Health Care tested GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models with 64 general clinical questions and compared the output of the models to consultation reports. Researchers found that more than 90% of GPT-3.5 and GPT...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - April 9, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: AI/Machine Learning Healthcare IT Revenue Cycle Management 4medica Addison Care Andrew Robinson Butterfly Network CenTrak ChatGPT CORL Corl Cleared Cost Plus Drugs CWH Advisors eClinicalWorks eCW Electronic Caregiver GPT-4 Source Type: blogs
110 Sunday Quotes for a Happy and Relaxing Day
Sunday is here.
It’s time to relax. Recharge. Spend some time with loved ones.
Maybe get a few tasks around the home done before the weekend is over. And perhaps do a bit of preparation before the work week begins.
So in today’s post I’d like to help you with that by sharing 110 of the best and most inspiring Sunday quotes.
I hope you'll find something uplifting here to give you a boost of energy and help you find a positive perspective.
And if you want even more inspiration for the coming week then check out this post with quotes on Monday motivation and this one filled with Tuesday quotes.
Inspirational Sunday Quo...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
The Mountain Model of Hyponatremia
“The Mountain Model of Hyponatremia” is an educational project byJoel Topf and me.Imagine this is the clinical scenario of severe hyponatremia:You are driving in a car at the top of a mountain. (The top of the mountain is the low sodium level.) There is a forest fire behind you. (The fire represents brain swelling and seizures if the sodium level drops much lower.)Your goal is to drive safely to the bottom of the mountain. (The bottom of the mountain is a normal sodium level.)But, to be safe, you must follow the “sodium speed limit”: a rise in sodium of 8 every 24 hours. (If you exceed this “sodiu...
Source: Kidney Notes - February 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Test Source Type: blogs
Unconscious + STEMI criteria: activate the cath lab?
Case submitted and written by Dr. Mazen El-Baba and Dr. Evelyn Dell, with edits from Jesse McLarenEMS brought a John Doe, in his 30s, who was found in an urban forest near a homeless encampment on a cool fall day. There were no signs of trauma on scene or on the patient. EMS reported an initial GCS of 8 with pupils equal and reactive. The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4.Vitals: HR 45; systolic BP was 110-120; irregular respiratory rate; oxygen saturation was normal; tympanic temperature 30; glucose was 6. In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - January 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jesse McLaren Source Type: blogs
Treating Hypertension with Diuretics
This article will explore the types, uses and side effects of treating hypertension with diuretics as a supplement to other ways to lower blood pressure.
Quick Summary
Diuretics are prescribed to encourage kidney function and vascular health and regulate blood pressure.
There are several forms of diuretics with possible side effects and interactions with other drugs and supplements.
Doctors often prescribe them to complement medication or a combination for effective hypertension treatment.
Treating Hypertension and More with Diuretics
Diuretics are the most common medication to manage high b...
Source: The EMT Spot - November 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Kutryk Tags: Guides Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
89 Sunday Blessings for a Positive and Happy Day
It’s Sunday.
A day for rest, for renewal and for having fun with family and friends.
So in today’s post I’d like to share the most inspiring and powerful Sunday blessings.
To get you off to a positive start this morning and help you make this wonderful day into a happy Sunday. And then, make next week into something great.
I hope you’ll find something uplifting and motivating here.
And if you want even more inspiration on this Sunday morning to make the best of the week ahead then check out this post with quotes on dealing with fake family and this one filled with silence and stillness quotes.
Positive Sunday Bles...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - October 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
How patient education can save lives
A patient undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer was diagnosed on April 20th with profound secondary adrenal insufficiency (hypophysitis: ACTH undetectable, cortisol 0.2) caused by immunotherapy (pembrolizumab). She was started on corticosteroids and sent home from the hospital on April 24th with a prescription for only five days of prednisone. After completing the five days ofRead more …How patient education can save lives originally appeared inKevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 4, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/post-author/david-m-mitchell" rel="tag" data-wpel-link="internal" > David M. Mitchell, MD, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Endocrinology Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs
105 Keep Your Head Up Quotes to Give You Strength When Life is Hard
Sometimes life is simply tough.
And it is hard to stay motivated and to keep a positive mindset.
So in today’s post I’d like to share 83 of the most powerful keep your head up quotes that will help you to reload your motivation and to keep your head up even through difficult days.
I hope you'll find something motivating and uplifting here.
If you want even more inspirational quotes to help keep the optimism and your head up then have a look at this post with quotes on adversity and this one filled with quotes on how to deal with mistakes (+ my own 5 favorite tips for doing that).
Inspirational Keep Your Head Up Quotes...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - April 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
102 New Day Quotes for a Fresh and Energy Boosting Start to Your Day
You open your eyes as the morning sun is flowing into your home.
A brand new day is here. What will you do with it?
In today's post I'd like to share time-tested wisdom about just that. The 102 best new day quotes that I've found in the past few years.
I hope this post will help you to set a positive and motivated tone for your morning. Because I've found that the tone you set for the start of your day tends to spill over to the rest of the day too.
And if you want even more inspirational quotes then check out this post with quotes on better days ahead and this one filled with new beginnings quotes.
Inspirational New Day ...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Inspirational Quotes Personal Development Source Type: blogs
Key Ethical Challenges in the European Medical Information Framework
Luciano Floridi (University of Oxford), Ugo Pagallo (University of Turin), Burkhard Schafer (University of Edinburgh), Christoph Luetge (Technische Universit ät München), Peggy Valcke (KU Leuven), Effy Vayena (ETH Zurich), Janet Addison, Nigel Hughes (U.C. Riverisde), Nathan Lea (University College London), Caroline... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - July 12, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Asking patients to write letters illuminates new aspects of the physician-patient-family relationship
In 2019, we (authors SM, LC) initiated a research study on the experience of care partners of people with Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP). Among other activities, participants wrote a letter to their care recipient’s doctor to the prompt:“Understanding that you know the most about this person, specifically their PD psychosis because you likely spend […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/sneha-mantri-lana-chahine-l-addison-diehl" rel="tag" > Sneha Mantri, MD, Lana Chahine, MD, and L. Addison Diehl, RN < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Neurology Source Type: blogs
65 Perspective Quotes to Help You Make a Real Change in Your Life
A simple thought or quote can send your mind off in a new direction.
It can be the simple start of a positive change in your life and in how you think about things.
So in this post I’d like to share the most thought-provoking quotes on perspective that I’ve found over the past decade and a half.
You’ll for instance learn:
Why sorrow and pain can be something that will bring you more joy in the long run.
That if you want a change in your world then that starts with you and what you focus on.
How to reduce the worrying in your life.
If you want more motivation and timeless thoughts that will send your mind off...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Personal Development Source Type: blogs
Earwax Sampling Device for Easy Cortisol Measurement
Researchers at University College London and King’s College London have developed a device that allows for easy earwax sampling, with the goal that the wax could be a convenient and reliable way to measure cortisol levels. The device can be used by a patient at home to obtain a sample of earwax and is less invasive and unpleasant than existing methods, such as syringing.
Cortisol levels change in patients with conditions such as depression, Addison’s disease, and Cushing syndrome, and so measuring someone’s cortisol levels could be useful in diagnosing and monitoring these diseases. However, cortisol level...
Source: Medgadget - November 5, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: ENT Medicine Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Ideas for Reducing Racism
With the unconscionable death of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers, Americans are rightfully upset. They have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing problem of police brutality in many municipalities, as well as continued racial profiling that results in African-Americans and other minorities being targeted and harassed by police.
How do we reduce racism in America? How can we find a path where fewer Americans have racist points of view, and those who do are no longer accepted as regular members of our society?
Americans are mad. They are mad that some police officers are still using unnecessary force ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Brain and Behavior General Psychology Violence and Aggression Black Lives Matter discrimination George Floyd Prejudice Racism Source Type: blogs
