A patient at University Medical Center in Las Vegas stabbed two other patients July 23, killing one, according to police.
Category: Patient Experience
WHO updates respiratory support guidelines for COVID-19 patients
The World Health Organization issued a fourth update to its living guidelines on COVID-19 clinical management to include suggesting the use of three devices over standard oxygen therapy, according to a press release sent to Becker’s. The suggestion is …
Long COVID-19 in kids: 3 things to know
While many studies have estimated how prevalent long COVID-19 is in adults, fewer have explored the risk among children.
Joint Commission warns of ‘diagnostic overshadowing’ in new sentinel event alert
The Joint Commission on June 22 issued a sentinel event alert to turn more attention to the effects of diagnostic overshadowing — the attribution of symptoms to an existing diagnosis instead of a possible comorbid condition — and actions to address it….
Insufficient drug exposure likely behind COVID-19 rebound symptoms after Paxlovid: Study
Drug resistance or impaired immunity against the coronavirus are likely not the cause of rebound symptoms some patients experience after taking Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid, according to a new study from University of California San Diego researchers.&n…
Women more likely to experience long COVID-19, study finds
Four weeks after testing positive for COVID-19 and feeling symptoms, women encountered recurring symptoms more often than men, according to a study published June 21 in Current Medical Research and Opinion.
Healthgrades recognizes 399 hospitals for patient experience
Healthgrades has recognized 399 hospitals as recipients of its 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, the organization said June 21. This represents the top 15 percent of hospitals in the U.S. for patient experience.
Long COVID-19 less likely after omicron than delta: Study
A smaller proportion of people infected during the omicron period experienced long COVID-19 symptoms compared to those infected during the time when delta was the dominant strain, according to findings published June 16 in The Lancet.
UofL Health team completes Kentucky’s 1st double liver, heart transplant
Surgeons and medical staff at UofL Health-Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky., have successfully completed the state’s first double heart and liver transplant, FOX affiliate WDRB reported June 15.
Biden’s plan to protect LGBTQ patients’ healthcare: 5 things to know
President Joe Biden signed an executive order June 15 to protect LGBTQ patients’ healthcare, particularly for children.
