Long COVID presents itself differently in elementary school-age children than it does in adolescents, according to research published Aug. 21 in JAMA.
Category: Patient Experience
Providence children's hospital opens school for long-term patients
Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, has opened a hospital-based school for long-term patients to stay on track with their education.
IU Health hospital ordered by fire marshal to clear patients from hallways
IU Health Bloomington (Ind.) Hospital was warned by a fire marshal to remove patients from its hallways, The Herald-Times reported Aug. 21.
The 3 conditions driving healthcare costs up for employers: Report
Pharmacy, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions remain the top drivers of increased healthcare costs for employers, but cardiovascular conditions are on the rise as well, a Business Group on Health report found.
Why Northwell's quality chief commends CMS' new safety measures
CMS’ new safety measures are a welcome addition for Peter Silver, MD, senior vice president, chief quality officer and associate chief medical officer of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health.
Nemours to fund cancer research, music therapy with $7M donation
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health received a $7 million donation to fund its cancer research and support its music therapy program, according to an Aug. 20 news release shared with Becker’s.
Revised IUD guidelines fall short, physicians say
In August, the CDC updated its guidelines for intrauterine devices. Physicians said it is a notable improvement but leaves gaps, according to an NBC News report.
Do uterus transplants work? What the latest data shows
Results from an eight-year trial indicate uterus transplants are a safe and viable treatment for women with uterine factor infertility who wish to become pregnant.
1 dead after shooting at ProMedica facility
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica has temporarily closed its physician offices in Adrian, Mich., following an incident involving a self-inflicted shooting on Aug. 14, a spokesperson for the system confirmed to Becker’s.
Nicklaus Children's adopts novel ultrasound tech
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is now one of a handful of pediatric hospitals in the nation to offer intestinal ultrasounds for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The ultrasounds reduce the need for more invasive procedures typically r…
