How Could Digital Technology Make An Impact On Primary Care?
I truly hope that very soon I do not have to make an appointment at the GP when I suspect signs of a disease, but my GP will send me a message that she spotted something irregular in my latest test results and my digital health data, so I’d better visit. Let me show you in detail how primary care should be carried out in the future!
Digital health should become an organic part of primary care in the future
I live a fairly healthy life. I use data to improve my lifestyle and to make better decisions by optimising my sleep pattern, my physical, my cognitive or my emotional abilities; and I had several genetic tests....
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Digital Health Research Healthcare Innovation technology wearables GP primary care general practitioner Source Type: blogs
Surgical procedures for inpatients: Addressing socioeconomic urgencies
Inpatients require surgical procedures, raising the question of whether these procedures should be scheduled as elective or emergent. Traditionally, surgeries were deemed emergencies solely when there were physical, psychological, or rarely, spiritual imperatives, necessitating immediate action to avert irrevocable harm to patients’ bodies, minds, and souls. Now, the debate centers on whether surgical procedures can
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Surgical procedures for inpatients: Addressing socioeconomic urgencies originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Deepak Gupta, MD Tags: Physician Hospital-Based Medicine Source Type: blogs
A 50-something with Regular Wide Complex Tachycardiaa: What to do if electrical cardioversion does not work?
Case submitted by anonymous. Written by Smith. Ken ' s piece at the bottom is excellent.A 50-something presented with sudden onset palpitations 8 hrs prior while sitting at desk at work. He had concurrent sharp substernal chest pain that resolved, but palpitations continued.Over past 3 months, he has had similar intermittent episodes of sharp chest pain while running, but none at rest. Past medical history includes coronary stenting 17 years prior. A brief chart review revealed his most recent echo in 2018, with LV EF 67%, “very small” inferior wall motion abnormality.Initial ED ECG:What do you think?This wa...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
A 50-something with Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia: What to do if electrical cardioversion does not work?
Case submitted by anonymous. Written by Smith. Ken ' s piece at the bottom is excellent.A 50-something presented with sudden onset palpitations 8 hrs prior while sitting at desk at work. He had concurrent sharp substernal chest pain that resolved, but palpitations continued.Over past 3 months, he has had similar intermittent episodes of sharp chest pain while running, but none at rest. Past medical history includes coronary stenting 17 years prior. A brief chart review revealed his most recent echo in 2018, with LV EF 67%, “very small” inferior wall motion abnormality.Initial ED ECG:What do you think?This wa...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
Ensuring Fairness in Medical Education Assessment
This study takes a first step in centering the margins as we as medical educators grow our understanding of the dynamics of promoting fairness in assessment. Future studies should explore feedback with intentional inclusion and involvement of diverse students, teachers, and researchers at every stage of the research process from conceptualization through dissemination and application of the new learning. We thank our participants for their time and candor discussing this sensitive topic and the Group on Educational Affairs for funding our work. Thank you for your time and attention and the focus that you’ll put on th...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - September 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast assessment equity Macy Foundation medical education Source Type: blogs
Unthinkable choices in childbirth emergencies
Firefighters and doctors stand beside you on your worst days. On our best days, we help you sidestep disaster. On our worst days, we make gruesome decisions, so you don’t have to. Andrea’s family barely survived the pandemic. Her husband lost his job and her beloved grandmother lost her life. But after years of setbacks,
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Unthinkable choices in childbirth emergencies originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kim M. Puterbaugh, MD Tags: Conditions OB/GYN Source Type: blogs
A Prescription-Strength Formula for Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations
The following is a guest article by Steven Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs at Rubrik
In early August, a ransomware attack disrupted operations across its network of 17 hospitals and more than 165 clinics in four states and forced some to rely on paper records. Some emergency rooms were shut down and ambulances diverted after the company took its computer systems offline to protect and restore them.
Again. Here we go again. This is what most of us thought when we read this story. Cyberattacks on healthcare institutions are not only particularly galling, they’re growing. Healthcare organizations were hit with 1,426 attacks...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - September 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy American Hospital Association Cyberattacks Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthc Source Type: blogs
It's Time to Take Societal Resilience Seriously
To build the societal resilience required to respond effectively to everything from climate-related emergencies to pandemics, to intentional state-on-state attacks, and disinformation, a joint approach is needed, not only across government, but across wider society. (Source: The RAND Blog)
Source: The RAND Blog - September 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Rebecca Lucas Source Type: blogs
Ignoring High Blood Pressure After 60? Study Warns of a 42% Increase in Dementia Risk
Conclusion
The study brings to light startling data: untreated high blood pressure in people over 60 raises their risk of dementia by 42%.
It’s a finding that shouldn’t be ignored, considering the societal burden dementia poses.
Even when compared to individuals with treated hypertension, the risks remain elevated.
In essence, this compelling study highlights the critical need for treating high blood pressure in later life.
Doing so could significantly lower the risk of dementia, providing not just longer but also higher-quality lives for older adults.
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Source: The EMT Spot - September 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Balancing opioid medication in chronic pain
She walked in with a cane, bent over like a question mark. She was in her seventies and as sweet as people in that age group tend to be. I think most of the cranky ones don’t make it that far. She was something of an emergency because her doctor had just passed away, and
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Balancing opioid medication in chronic pain originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: L. Joseph Parker, MD Tags: Conditions Pain Management Source Type: blogs
Best Blood Pressure Monitors That Are Compatible With The Samsung Health App
Conclusion
In conclusion, managing your health in this digital age has been made significantly easier with the advent of health apps and smart devices.
The Samsung Health app stands out as a comprehensive health management tool that not only tracks your physical activities, nutrition, and sleep but also allows you to monitor your blood pressure.
However, to maximize the benefits of this feature, it is crucial to have a compatible blood pressure monitor.
In this article, we have explored the key features to consider when purchasing a blood pressure monitor compatible with the Samsung Health app, the steps to con...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 12, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs
Daily Orange Juice Intake Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Conclusion
The University of Toronto’s groundbreaking study makes waves in the health community.
It demonstrates that a glass of orange juice a day can indeed lower high blood pressure, a key factor in cardiovascular health.
This adds nuance to our understanding of dietary impacts on blood pressure.
However, it’s critical to remember that this isn’t a silver bullet.
The study still underscores the superior benefits of consuming whole fruits.
As we navigate our health journeys, it appears orange juice could be a helpful ally—when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 11, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, September 11th 2023
This article reviews the current regulatory role of miR-7 in inflammation and related diseases, including viral infection, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and encephalitis. It expounds on the molecular mechanism by which miR-7 regulates the occurrence of inflammatory diseases. Finally, the existing problems and future development directions of miR-7-based intervention on inflammation and related diseases are discussed to provide new references and help strengthen the understanding of the pathogenesis of inflammation and related diseases, as well as the development of new strategies for clinical interventi...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Judge for yourself the management of this patient with " NSTEMI, multivessel disease "
DISCUSSION:The administration of
opioid analgesia prior to cath in patients with concern for ACS is associated
with longer door-to-balloon times, and greater peak troponin levels. The rate
of Occlusion MI in those who received pre-cath opioids was double the rate of
those without pre-cath opioids, and STEMI(-) OMI patients who received pre-cath
opioids waited 10 hours on average longer to get cath than those who did not
received opioids. These results add support to our hypothesis that a major
mechanism of harm caused by opioid medications in ACS patients involves delays
to the cath lab for patients with STEMI(-) OMI.=====...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pendell Source Type: blogs
Study: High Blood Pressure While Lying Down Linked To Greater Heart Risks
Conclusion
The findings of this recent study are nothing short of a game-changer in how we understand and manage blood pressure. It’s clear that simply taking blood pressure readings while seated might not give the full picture.
High blood pressure while lying down has been linked to a heightened risk of serious heart health complications, including heart attack, stroke, and even premature death.
Therefore, a more comprehensive approach to blood pressure monitoring is crucial. One that considers different body positions could offer deeper insights into an individual’s cardiovascular health.
This n...
Source: The EMT Spot - September 9, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
