Study: Advanced Breast Cancer Rates on the Rise for Women 25-39
According to an analysis of more than 30 years of data from the U.S. National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, metastatic breast cancer rates in young women have increased about 2 percent each year since 1976. … Continue reading
Court Rules to Uphold Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research
Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that taxpayer dollars would continue funding embryonic stem cell research – a type of research which is made possible through embryo donation and could lead to advancements in treatment for diseases such as … Continue reading
Frozen Embryo Transfer Not Just for Cancer Survivors
For several decades, frozen embryo transfer (FET) has been a go-to method for patients diagnosed with cancer. Prior to beginning treatment, a patient’s still healthy eggs (or sperm) are extracted and frozen for later use. Over the years, this method … Continue reading
Celebrity Heart Attack Survivors
For American Heart Month, we look at some famous figures who have overcome a heart attack, as well as tips for heart disease prevention. Heart disease is a preventable and controllable disease, yet it is the leading cause of death … Continue reading
Older Americans Not Spared From Medical Debt
In their last five years of life, elderly citizens incur an average of $39,000 in out-of-pocket medical collections costs not covered by Medicare. Heart disease, Alzheimer’s and diabetes sufferers are the most affected. According to a report published in the … Continue reading
Cardiology Patients Will Benefit From New, Simplified Benefits Summaries
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday that starting September 23, health insurers must provide patients with a short, easy-to-understand Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The purpose of the summaries is to help patients understand … Continue reading
Maine Grandmother Acted as Surrogate for Daughter with Heart Defect
Maine resident Linda Sirois made headlines recently, after giving birth to her own grandson. Sirois, 49, acted as a surrogate for her daughter, Angel, and son-in-law, Brian, who used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to create baby Madden. Angel was unable … Continue reading
Cardiologists React to Supreme Court’s ACA Ruling
The healthcare industry made headlines last week after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act, which it found to be constitutional – even including the controversial provision which will require all Americans to obtain health insurance … Continue reading
Diabetic Foot Care: Using Podiatry EMR to Monitor Numbness and Infection
Patients with diabetes should pay special attention to parts of the body that their illness can affect – this includes the cardiovascular system, the kidneys, eyes and feet. Though it might be difficult to self-monitor the kidneys and heart, patients … Continue reading
Is TV Good for Kids?
Television can help promote healthy social behaviors in preschool-aged children, researchers say, but it depends on what programs the kids are watching. TV and video games have long been thought to promote aggressive behavior in children; and excessive screen time … Continue reading
Making Cheerleading an Official Sport Would Reduce Injuries, Says AAP
Sports physicals are not a requirement to participate in cheerleading in many states, meaning that patient health records are incomplete and the risk of injury is high – but recognizing cheerleading as an official sport could change that, says the … Continue reading
How Will EMR Software Affect My Child?
Physicians use paid-for solutions and free EMR software to qualify for federal incentives, but do these systems benefit patient care? If you have taken your child to the doctor lately, you may have noticed a difference in how the physician’s … Continue reading
Boston Children’s Hospital Sends Some Urology Patients Home with Robots
Urology EMR users at Boston Children’s Hospital have new healthcare tools at their disposal – five Vgo robots on wheels, outfitted with audio equipment, a camera, and a video screen that acts as the robot’s face. As part of a … Continue reading
Pro Athletes Rely on Acupuncture Therapy to Stay in the Game
Sports injuries affect more than 20 million Americans each year, and many of those injuries go untreated or leave residual pain that never fully goes away. For professional athletes, the risk of suffering an injury or feeling chronic pain is … Continue reading
Dealing with Unexpected Anesthesia Fees
When patients schedule routine doctor’s appointments for check-ups or consults, they usually get charged pre-determined fees. If you go to your primary care physician, for example, chances are you have a flat co-pay amount. The same probably goes for visits … Continue reading
American Academy of Pain Medicine Holds Annual Conference
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) will be convening in Palm Springs, California next weekend (Feb. 23-26), just days after the U.S. Senate held a hearing to discuss the growing chronic pain epidemic in America. According to the Instituteof Medicine, … Continue reading
Using Activated Charcoal for Better, Healthier Skin
Just thinking about charcoal invokes images of backyard cookouts and football tailgates – flames rising as juicy burgers cook away on fire-powered grills. Yet charcoal isn’t just fuel for fire. In spas and beauty stores across the country, activated charcoal … Continue reading
Brachytherapy Dermatology Software Effective for Removing Skin Cancer
By using dermatology software, such as electronic medical record systems, healthcare professionals are able to monitor abnormal moles and skin discolorations in patients to spot signs of skin cancer early on. Once skin cancer is detected, there are many treatment … Continue reading
Using Smartphone Apps to Diagnose Skin Cancer
Dermatology EMR and other health IT tools help physicians monitor moles and diagnose skin cancers. Now, smartphone apps are doing the same for patients. When someone mentions a dermatologist, the first thing that might come to mind is acne. However, … Continue reading
New IVF Technique Puts Pregnancy Within Reach for Many 40-somethings
The chance of pregnancy for women in their early 40s who use traditional IVF techniques is approximately 13 percent. However, an in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique known as complete chromosomal screening (CCS) could raise pregnancy success rates to up to … Continue reading
Infographic: Counting Calories
Feel The Burn in 10 Minutes – An infographic by the team at QuickQuid
When You Eat Affects How Much Weight You Lose
When you eat is almost as important as what you eat – at least if you’re trying to lose weight. According to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity, eating late could affect the success of weight … Continue reading
Weight Loss Risks for Expecting Moms
A new weight-loss drug is under fire, with health officials claiming it may cause long-term health problems in overweight patients. A study carried out by the makers of the diet pill, Qnexa, also found that there is a higher potential … Continue reading
Five Tips for Surviving Allergy Season without Spending a Fortune at the Doctor
Spring is in the air, which means that so are tiny pollens, mold and dust mites that can make this time of year unbearable. For allergy sufferers, spring can be a sort of nightmare that brings with it bouts of … Continue reading
Geomedicine: Linking Patient Health to Environmental Conditions
In real estate, it’s all about “location, location, location” – but for healthcare purposes, location is mostly secondary. What matters instead are the patient’s symptoms, medical history and medications – and perhaps what they were doing when a symptom occurred, … Continue reading
Do Americans Rely Too Much on the Internet for Medical Information?
The Internet is changing many everyday tasks, including how people search for information. In fact, when it comes to getting medical information, the Internet is many people’s go-to source. According to a Pew Internet & American Life Project survey, 72 … Continue reading