Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather
SATURDAY, July 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s hot out there. If you’re working out outdoors this summer, take precautions.“If you plan to exercise in the heat, know your fitness level, take frequent breaks, wear proper clothing, wear sunscreen, avo…
Learn MoreLong COVID Seen in 16.2 Percent of Pediatric COVID-19 Patients
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 16.2 percent of the pediatric population experience one or more persistent symptoms at least three months after COVID-19, according to a review published online July 21 in Pediatrics.Li Jiang, M.D., M…
Learn MorePaternal, Maternal Psychiatric History Each Tied to Higher Risk for Preterm Birth
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both paternal and maternal psychiatric history are associated with an increased risk for preterm birth (PTB), according to a study published online July 20 in
PLOS Medicine.
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Learn MoreFor Prostate Cancer Info Videos, Patients Prefer Hearing From a Physician
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prostate cancer information delivered by video is considered more trustworthy when delivered by a physician versus a patient, according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open.Stacy Loeb, M.D….
Learn MorePrivate Equity Ownership Tied to Higher Costs to Patients
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Private equity ownership of health care operations is associated with increases in costs to patients and decreases in quality of care, according to a review published online July 19 in The BMJ.Alexander Borsa,…
Learn MoreAvoidable Hospital Admissions Increased With Health Care Disruption
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People whose access to health care was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic have an increased risk for an avoidable hospital admission, according to a study published online July 19 in The BMJ.Mark A. Green,…
Learn MoreFewer Than Half of Parents Use a Patient Portal for Their Child
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Only 43 percent of parents say they have a patient portal to communicate with their child’s health care provider, according to the results of a survey released by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Po…
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