Study Looks at Palliative Care Use in Adolescents, Young Adults With Cancer
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, the likelihood of receiving specialty palliative care (SPC) is increased for those reporting moderate or severe symptoms, according to a study published onli…
Learn MoreMejor acceso a la atención médica ayuda a las personas con síndrome de Down a vivir más tiempo
VIERNES, 20 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses con síndrome de Down tienen un apoyo vital en el seguro Medicaid, confirma una nueva investigación.Sin embargo, el programa de seguro financiado públicamente tendrá que responder a…
Learn MoreC. Diff: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) is bacteria that causes about 500,000 infections a year in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can have mild to severe health consequences.Discover what C. di…
Learn MoreA New Dad’s Postpartum Depression Can Be Tough on His Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that mothers can suffer postpartum depression, a condition that affects not only their well-being but also their child’s development.Now, new research finds that fathers can also experience dep…
Learn MoreIDSA: A. Baumannii, C. Auris Common for Recipients of Mechanical Ventilation
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients receiving mechanical ventilation, Acinetobacter baumannii and Candida auris are common, with an increased likelihood of colonization among those in long-term care facilities versus acute care ho…
Learn MoreBetter Health Care Access Is Helping People With Down Syndrome Live Longer
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans with Down syndrome have a critical lifeline in Medicaid insurance, new research confirms.But the publicly funded insurance program will have to respond to rising numbers of older adults with Down s…
Learn MoreUniversal Decolonization at Nursing Homes Beneficial
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Universal decolonization with chlorhexidine and nasal iodophor in nursing homes leads to a significantly lower risk for transfer to a hospital due to infection, according to a study published online Oct. 10…
Learn MoreNon-White Kids With Recurrent Ear Infections Less Likely to Get Specialist Care
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Which U.S. kids see specialists for ear infections and have tubes placed to drain fluid and improve air flow differs significantly by race.Asian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely than white ki…
Learn MoreSurgical Site Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
A surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that happens where you had surgery. SSIs happen in 2% to 4% of people who have surgery while in the hospital, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Even though most infections can be treat…
Learn MorePressure Sores: What They Are, Causes, Stages, Symptoms & Treatment
Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat.Every year, over 2.5 million Americans suffer from pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers. These cause pain, raise the risk o…
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