Improving Public Health through Nutrition —at Home and Abroad: Q & A with Susan Roberts, PhD
With the recent hiring of Susan B. Roberts, PhD, as the new Senior Associate Dean of Foundational Research at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, the medical school has an exciting opportunity to further expand its research impact locally, nationally, and across the world. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - November 13, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Timothy Dean Tags: News Susan Roberts Source Type: news
TIMI Study Finds New Class of Anti-Clotting Drug Reduced Bleeding Events Compared with Standard of Care in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
The researchers found that abelacimab, a Factor XI inhibitor, at a dose of 150 mg monthly, significantly reduced bleeding compared to the standard-of-care anticoagulant, rivaroxaban. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 13, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
DHS Announces New Accountability Measures for Medicaid Providers to Ensure Families Receive Critical, Effective Post-Birth Care Services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing new accountability measures aimed at preventing fraud and improving health outcomes for child care coordination, a Medicaid post-birth benefit created under state law to address health disparities in southeastern Wisconsin. Child care coordination and prenatal care coordination (PNCC) provide prenatal and post-birth services to support vulnerable families at high risk of a negative health outcome —a critical program designed to...(see release)Claire.YunkerNovember 10, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - November 10, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Claire.Yunker Source Type: news
Mayo hospitals receive high rankings from patients in Centers for Medicare & amp; Medicaid Services survey
Six Mayo Clinic hospitals received five-star ratings in patient experience in the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, conducted by the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services. Six Mayo Clinic hospitals received five-star ratings for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, or HCAHPS, survey. All other qualifying Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals received four-star ratings. "Only 8%… (Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News - November 10, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Cellular “Atlas” Built to Guide Precision Medicine Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research consortium investigators analyzed over 314,000 cells from rheumatoid arthritis tissue, defining six types of inflammation involving diverse cell types and disease pathways (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 8, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
AI Algorithm Developed to Measure Muscle Development, Provide Growth Chart for Children
An analysis of MRI scans led by Brigham researchers using artificial intelligence resulted in the production of a reference growth standard and a fast, reproducible way to measure indicators of lean muscle mass in developing children (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 7, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Geisel Students Present Research at Annual Poster Night
Geisel’s Annual Poster Presentation Night where current second-year medical students present their summer research projects was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at DHMC. This year there were a record number of presenters and posters (78) including some first- and third-year medical students. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - November 6, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: News poster night Source Type: news
Open Access Publishing Week Events
The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries are pleased to invite you to a new series dedicated to beginning a conversation around Open Access Publishing at the Geisel School of Medicine, November 14-17. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - November 6, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: Announcements Events News open access Source Type: news
Mayo hospitals earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group
Hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety, earning A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota Eau Claire, Wisconsin Fairmont, Minnesota… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - November 6, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
PA Recognition Awards Honor Exceptional Physician Assistants and Teams
Several physician assistants (PAs) across the Brigham were recognized as part of annual PA Week celebrations that take place in October of each year. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 3, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Hospital management criticised over helipad death
A trust failed to identify risks associated with a helipad in one of its car parks, contributing to the death of an elderly woman who was blown over as a heavy search and rescue helicopter came into land. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - November 2, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
DHS Launches Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children ’s Resource Network
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched a new service that will transform the support structure for families of children with delays, disabilities, special health care needs, or mental health conditions. Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Netwo rk includes a user-friendly website and toll-free helpline that lets families easily connect with real people – dedicated children’s resource guides – who will help navigate through the essential services and supports that...(see release)JenniferC.MillerNovember 1, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - November 1, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
Docetaxel Use Associated With Significant Reduction in Prostate Cancer Death in Very Poor Prognostic Group
A meta-analysis of five prospective randomized clinical trials (RCTs) found that adding docetaxel to standard-of-care (SOC) treatment was associated with a 70% reduction in death from prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM). (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - November 1, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Jennifer Loros Receives B.O. Dodge Award from Neurospora Research Community
Jennifer Loros, PhD, a professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and of Molecular and Systems Biology at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, has received the 2023 B.O. Dodge Award from the Neurospora research community. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - October 31, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Timothy Dean Tags: News Jennifer Loros Molecular and Systems Biology Source Type: news
Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline Marks Five Years of Service
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline reached a significant milestone this month – five years of connecting state residents experiencing substance use concerns with local services and support. This free and confidential service supported by a grant from the Department Health Services (DHS) and managed by 211 Wisconsin debuted in October 2018 as part of efforts by state officia ls to reduce drug overdoses. Since then, staff have answered 31,591 calls, texts, and chats from all 72 Wisconsin...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittOctober 30, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - October 30, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
