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Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

For the seventh year in row, Christiana Care Health System's Christiana and Wilmington hospitals have both been designated a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality, receiving a perfect score on the national Healthcare Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational branch of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.

30 Mar 2018

Students propose innovative concept to diagnose infectious diseases

Imagine a small paper device that can rapidly reveal from a drop of blood whether an infection is bacterial or viral. The device could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics – which kill bacteria, not viruses. Misuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, a growing global public health issue.

28 Mar 2018

Study examines how use of sleep tracker data may improve patient-provider communication

According to a survey by Pew Research, nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. collect their own data on at least one health indicator through the use of tracking devices and apps, and it is estimated by industry analysts that over 30 million Americans have access to their sleep data.

27 Mar 2018

BD to introduce new digital solution for IV chemotherapy administration process at EAHP 2018

BD, a leading global medical technology company, will introduce its latest advancement in end-to-end IV safety, the new BD Cato™ ReadyMed solution — a digital solution that integrates with BD Cato, designed to help hospitals optimize the IV chemotherapy administration process by simplifying workflows and providing medication visibility with the ability to track the medication’s journey to the patient.

22 Mar 2018

Discovery of new ALS gene points to cytoskeleton as potential target for drug development

An international team of researchers led by John Landers, PhD, at UMass Medical School, and Bryan Traynor, MD, PhD, at the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health, has identified KIF5A as a new gene associated with the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

21 Mar 2018

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

A telehealth program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose (sugar) control to patients receiving traditional care, a study conducted in veterans finds.

19 Mar 2018

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Not enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Study finds limited data to support effectiveness of digital rectal exam in primary care

Although the digital rectal exam is widely used in primary care to screen for prostate cancer, a new study finds limited data to support its effectiveness.

14 Mar 2018

Patients with multimorbidity in affluent areas receive higher level of care

Patients with multimorbidity--two or more long-term medical conditions--have complex health care needs, often requiring higher levels of care than other patients.

14 Mar 2018

Asthma APGAR tools effective for asthma management in primary care practices

A set of comprehensive asthma management tools helps decrease asthma-related visits to the emergency department, urgent care or hospital and improves patients' asthma control.

14 Mar 2018

New guidelines intend to provide template for optimal, most up-to-date DMD care

Diagnostic and treatment advances are helping patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - one of nine major types of muscular dystrophy that affects males - live into their 30s and beyond, raising challenges in such areas as education, vocation, levels of independence, personal relationships, emotional health, and intimacy.

13 Mar 2018

Electronic consultation system reduces wait times, increases access to specialty care

An electronic consultation system designed to reduce excessive wait times for appointments with specialists experienced exponential growth during a recent five-year period.

13 Mar 2018

Mindfulness meditation training helps prevent major depression

Among primary care patients with subthreshold depression, mindfulness meditation training reduces the incidence of major depression and improves depression symptoms.

13 Mar 2018

Philips introduces new ultrasound digital health device for point-of-care diagnostics in the UK

Royal Philips a globally leading heath technology company, has announced that Lumify, a smart device ultrasound solution for use at the point of care, is available in the UK. Philips’ new ultrasound digital health device connects off-the-shelf compatible smart devices, a mobile application, advanced ultrasound transducer technology, integrated IT and support services to help healthcare providers improve patient care while potentially reducing ultrasound associated costs.

13 Mar 2018

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

For people at heightened risk for atrial fibrillation —a common heart rhythm disorder that also carries a high risk of stroke—wearing a self-adhering chest patch that records heart patterns may better detect the condition and facilitate more timely treatment than relying on usual care, according to one-year data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

Students propose innovative concept to diagnose infectious diseases

Study examines how use of sleep tracker data may improve patient-provider communication

BD to introduce new digital solution for IV chemotherapy administration process at EAHP 2018

Discovery of new ALS gene points to cytoskeleton as potential target for drug development

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Study finds limited data to support effectiveness of digital rectal exam in primary care

Patients with multimorbidity in affluent areas receive higher level of care

Asthma APGAR tools effective for asthma management in primary care practices

New guidelines intend to provide template for optimal, most up-to-date DMD care

Electronic consultation system reduces wait times, increases access to specialty care

Mindfulness meditation training helps prevent major depression

Philips introduces new ultrasound digital health device for point-of-care diagnostics in the UK

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

Medicaid is rural America’s financial midwife

Researchers link social networks with likelihood of older adults getting cataract surgery

Health care revamped at L.A. county jails

Parent mentors highly effective at providing Latino children with health insurance coverage

Hypoglycemia poses unaddressed threat to type 2 diabetes patients

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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