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Common Supplement May Help Patients Fight Heart Failure
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Regular doses of the dietary supplement Coenzyme Q10 cut in ha…
Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized for heart failure appear to have better odds of survival if they’re adm…
News & Updates
Practice Fusion launched a free tool to help patients track health care spending. The platform is available through Practice Fusion’s rec…
Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests a link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among people with insomni…
Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Drugs commonly used to treat glaucoma may cause droopy eyelids and other side effects that can inte…
The Unique Symptom Seen in People With Borderline Personality Disorder
Symptoms of borderline personality disorder often mimic traits of other psychiatric disorders, complicating diagnosis and treatment. But re…
Foodie Friday: Our Favorite Gluten-Free Breads, Cookies, and More
Whether you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, have a gluten intolerance, or live with someone who doesn’t eat gluten, you know how…
Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Low-income, minority parents have more realistic views about their teens’ sexual activity and…
High Cadmium Levels May Raise Risk for Dying From Liver Disease: Study
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — People with high levels of cadmium in their urine are much more likely to die of liver disease than…
On a quest for price transparency, drop confidentiality clauses
There's a growing trend in the healthcare industry–disclosing costs for services. In any other industry, that's a no-brainer…
Colorado exchange draws competition while 2 states ask HHS for help
Colorado's state-run health insurance exchange has drawn the attention of 11 insurers seeking to sell about 250 health plans to individ…
HIE execs' squabble leads to ban on connectivity fees
A heated exchange between chief executives of two health exchanges in Kansas led to the board that regulates them to decree that networks c…
Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?
We’ve all seen them: the surfers who race to the beach when a hurricane hits, the guy who decides to ride out the storm in his overma…
Many Medical Students Have Anti-Fat Bias, Study Finds
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — Two out of five medical students have an unconscious bias against obese people, a new study found.
Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens’ Substance Abuse: Survey
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — About one in five parents think they have little control over whether their teens take up smoking,…
Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — The number of U.S. patients admitted to hospitals’ intensive care units after spending time i…
Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — The number of U.S. patients admitted to hospitals’ intensive care units after spending time i…
SPOTLIGHT: Contraceptive mandate challenges go before appeals courts
Although Massachusetts has served as a role model for many aspects of the federal health reform implementation, most states' health ins…
Next-gen storage aims to keep up with health data explosion
Healthcare providers are swamped in data, leaving them searching for effective storage solutions even as the amount of data continues to ex…
For accurate heart attack detection, linked EHRs are key
Failure to use patients' linked electronic health records may lead to biased estimates of heart attack incidence and outcome, according…
Recipe of the Day: Zucchini, Scallion, and Parmesan Pizza
This simple vegetarian recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes–perfect for any day of the week, including Friday!
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Glucosamine supplements that millions of Americans take to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis may have an unexpected side effect: They…
How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? More Than You Think
People who eat at fast-food restaurants are consuming significantly more calories than they realize — and teens are the worst offende…
'How' trumps 'what' in patient experience success
Guest post by Jason Wolf, president of The Beryl Institute Since my last Hospital Impact blog post where I stressed the need for our contin…
Department of Defense identifies potential EHR vendors
The Department of Defense, which announced earlier this week that it will look to the commercial market for an electronic health recor…
States fear delay in Medicaid expansion will jeopardize millions in federal funds
States continue to sign up for the Medicaid expansion, but those that are embroiled in legislative fights over the expansion fear even…
Mortality risk increases with slow ICU transfers
Delayed transfer of hospitalized patients to the intensive care unit significantly increases the risk of dying in the hospital, according t…
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
Certain statins — the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs — may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, a new s…
Health leaders to Congress: RACs inappropriately denying payments
Hospital and health system leaders briefed Congressional staff Friday on the problems they face due to inappropriate payment deni…
Parkland pays $1.4M to settle improper billing charges
In the fourth government crackdown on Parkland Memorial Hospital recently, the troubled Dallas hospital has agreed to pay a $1.4 million se…