Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Most women receive breast cancer diagnosis over the phone

More and more women are now receiving their breast cancer diagnosis over the phone, according to a study published in the Supportive Care in Cancer journal.

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Lasker Award winners honored for genetics research, drug development, leadership

Four scientists were honored by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The 2018 award winners were selected for their work in genetics research, leadership and mentorship in science and the discovery and development of a widely-used anesthetic.

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Is Alzheimer’s an infectious disease?

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects more than five million Americans, but the cause of it is still somewhat of a mystery. Now, a new theory has emerged—is the disease caused by bacteria, virus, fungus or a parasite?

‘Best ignored’: Doctor warns against online heart age test

A free online heart age test that calculates a user’s cardiovascular age and predicts their life expectancy is being encouraged in the U.K. by Public Health England (PHE). But, as honorary vice president of the British Medical Association Kailash Chand wrote in the Guardian this week, not everyone is convinced the test is beneficial.

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The growing role of psychological well-being in managing heart disease

Individuals who seek to improve and maintain their mental well-being with a combination of physical and psychosocial factors like mindfulness, yoga and life purpose programs can expect better heart health down the line, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Scientists create device that speeds up IVF process

Scientists at Cornell University have created a microfluidic device that speeds up the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

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Food as medicine is catching on, gaining funding

Utilizing food as part of a medical plan is coming into the limelight with the potential to help cut overall healthcare cost after California launched a $6 million pilot program behind the concept.

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Burned-out physicians twice as likely to compromise patient safety

A new review published in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing body of evidence that physician burnout negatively impacts clinical outcomes, as burned-out doctors were twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents, provide suboptimal care as a result of low professionalism and garner low patient satisfaction ratings.