The FDA is warning health providers and patients to avoid use of smart devices like watches and rings that purport to measure glucose levels without piercing the skin, the agency announced Feb. 21.
Category: Patient Safety & Outcomes
Patients undergo 'promising' long COVID therapy
A type of respiratory therapy that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber improved symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, mood and pain in patients experiencing long COVID-19.
How to close the research gap in women's leading cause of death: Viewpoint
In 1912, a researcher described cardiovascular disease in men. It was not until 1928, however, that the same researcher wrote another paper showing women also suffered from the disease. This is one example of how research into and treatments for heart …
Researchers create 'laboratory testicles'
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Israeli researchers have grown synthetic testicles in a laboratory setting, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences.
Emergency physicians relearn how to spot measles amid outbreak
After 23 confirmed measles cases in a U.S. outbreak, emergency departments are retraining their employees, who might be unprepared for clinical diagnoses, ABC News reported Feb. 16.
Mount Sinai gets $5M to enhance organ preservation before transplants
New York City-based Mount Sinai health system has received a gift of $5 million that will be used to enhance the preservation of organs, according to a Feb. 13 news release.
Children's biggest source of pain, trauma in healthcare
Needle pokes may be children’s biggest source of pain in healthcare and can lead to needle phobias as adults, NPR reported Feb. 13.
Cleveland Clinic researchers discover elevated risk of brain bleeds in Alzheimer's patients
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that the presence of Lewy body pathology in Alzheimer’s patients elevates their risk factors for certain adverse outcomes, specifically brain bleeds. The results of the study were published Feb. 14 i…
Joint Commission, National Quality Forum praise 3 for clinical quality, safety advances
The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have selected three hospitals and health systems for stand-out patient safety efforts, the organizations jointly announced Feb. 13.
More workplace violence, fewer security guards: Survey
Simple assaults against healthcare workers increased from 17.7 incidents per 100 beds to 22 incidents, and 65% of hospitals said it was difficult or very difficult to retain full, qualified security staff, according to the International Association for…
