Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care.But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for th…
Learn MoreMaternal Opioids After Delivery Not Linked to Adverse Infant Outcomes
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal opioid prescription after delivery seems not to be associated with adverse infant outcomes, including admission to the hospital or death, according to a study published March 15 in The BMJ.Jonathan S…
Learn MoreMore Testing of Staff Linked to Drop in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths at SNFs
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Reductions in COVID-19 cases and deaths were seen among residents of skilled nursing facilities in association with greater surveillance testing of staff members, according to a study published in the March…
Learn MoreHow to Find a Caregiver: A Guide
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great place to star…
Learn MoreHydrocortisone Linked to Lower Risk for Death in Severe Pneumonia
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), hydrocortisone is associated with a lower risk for death by day 28, according to a study published online Mar…
Learn MoreDealing With Caregiver Stress & Burnout: A Guide
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve been suffering from caregiver stress, you’ve got plenty of company. It affects about 36% of the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States, according to a recent report by the AARP …
Learn MoreYour Guide to Bedpans and Bedpan Alternatives
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes a person may not be able to make it to the bathroom on their own, either because they are recovering from surgery or have long-term health issues.It’s likely that many people will need to think a…
Learn MoreRetiran fórmula para bebés de Gerber debido a la preocupación por una bacteria
LUNES, 20 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Perrigo Co., que fabrica la fórmula infantil en polvo Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula, retiró el producto por la preocupación sobre la contaminación con una bacteria potencialmente p…
Learn MoreGerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria.Cronobacter sakazakii was possibl…
Learn MoreLong-Term Heat, Cold Exposure Linked to Female Newborn Lung Function
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term heat and cold exposure is associated with lung function among female newborns, according to a study published online March 17 in JAMA Network Open.Ariane Guilbert, from the Université Grenoble Alpes…
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