Aging can be lonely; it also comes with more health issues and the need for assistance. At a senior housing facility in Plain View, Minnesota, just outside of Rochester, many older adults might find themselves in places where they live alone, and social isolation can come with some health risks. But now, new technology is...
Upstate Medical University has been named to the national Epic Honor Roll in recognition of its strategy in using the electronic medical record system. Upstate received an Honor Roll distinction on the Epic Version 6 Honor Roll Good Maintenance Grant Program, at the cum laude level. This marks Upstate’s fifth time on Epic Honor Roll,...
The CDC have shared an advisory about the spread of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in people who recently returned from Tecate, Mexico. Source link
Photo courtesy Pixabay Reports from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s office and the Attorney General reveal an analysis of what they call “the true costs of health care” in Washington. Based on the results, the Economic Opportunity Institute is asking state lawmakers to do more to address consolidation and sharply rising costs. Health care costs...
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a gene-editing therapy that’s seen success in treating the most severe form of the disease. CRISPR Therapeutics had the treatment, brand name Casgevy, approved in the United Kingdom last month after seeing a successful global trial in which 28 out of 29 patients reported being free of...
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R), intent on tackling health care issues during the 2024 legislative session, unveiled an agenda she said would expand the state’s health care workforce, reduce patient and taxpayer costs, and expand access to quality care. “Access to health care is important at every phase of life. Insurance does not guarantee...
The Food and Drug Administration approved Friday a gene-editing therapy that’s seen success in treating Sickle cell disease. CRISPR Therapeutics saw its “Casgevy” treatment approved in the U.K. last month after seeing a successful global trial in which 28 out of 29 patients reported being free of severe pain. The treatment is a breakthrough against...
Shannon Galvin, MD, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, shares her insights during the opening panel discussion about the state of global AIDS management and recent developments in treating the disease. (Photo: Randy Belice) Northwestern investigators, faculty, students and community partners came together to share and celebrate global health research, education...
Lakewood Health System, Staples, births Kelly and Frank Perish, Long Prairie, a boy, Hudson James, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, April 12, 2024. Linsday and Nicholas Nori, Parkers Prairie, a girl, Elliana Rose, 6 pounds, 1 ounces, April 13, 2024. Gracie Ostrowski and Cody Christensen, Brainerd, a girl, Paisley Jo, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, April 17,...
A new study focused on wearable health monitors underscores an entrenched problem in the development of new health technologies – namely, that a failure to understand race means the way these devices are developed and tested can exacerbate existing racial health inequities. “This is a case study that focuses on one specific health monitoring technology,...