MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 — Many U.S. transplant centers accept less-than-ideal kidneys from deceased donors, but their willingness to use such organs varies widely. That’s the conclusion of a study that examined the use of deceased-donor kidneys at 182 transplant centers nationwide. Researchers found big differences among them in use of less-than-ideal kidneys that was… Read More »
Did you know that “rural America” encompasses 97 percent of the US land mass? And, 60 million people (20 percent of the U.S. population) live in rural America. This matters when it comes to healthcare. Because of the sheer distances, rural residents are increasingly isolated from reasonable geographic access to physicians, behavioral health professionals, outpatient… Read More »
Value-based care depends on measuring and reporting outcomes, but doing so is causing burnout in physicians. That additional challenge for physicians comes despite widespread efforts to reduce this burden, according to a new survey of 23 health plans conducted by Harrisburg, Penn.-based Geneia, an analytic solutions and services company. Part of the problem lies in… Read More »
In recent years, paediatric nutritionists have noticed an increase in the numbers of children and teenagers with Arfid. When does fussy eating become a disorder? What you need to know about Arfid Independent.ie In an ideal world children would voluntarily tuck into cucumber and quinoa, rather than chicken nuggets and chips. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/healthy-eating/when-does-fussy-eating-become-a-disorder-what-you-need-to-know-about-arfid-38488555.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article38488603.ece/f9832/AUTOCROP/h342/arfid.jpg Email In… Read More »
By Clare Wilson A no-deal Brexit could see long queues of lorries at the Channel TunnelDANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images Yesterday the UK government was forced to release a report describing the possible impact of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal at the end of October, which is looking increasingly possible. The plans had… Read More »
Podiatry is the area of medicine that concentrates on the foot, ankle, and lower limb. It encapsulates the treatment of injury, birth defects, as well as the prevention and management of disease. The seriousness of the conditions and diseases varies but is likely to include improving gait, treating diabetes or treatment of ingrown toenails. More…… Read More »