CDC: More needs to be known about antibiotic use in skilled care settings
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 20, 2019
More information is needed to better understand antibiotic prescribing patterns in nursing facilities, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aerobic exercise boosts endurance and walking in post-stroke patients
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 19, 2019
Stroke survivors who participated in group-based aerobic exercise programs of a similar design and duration to cardiac rehabilitation programs saw their aerobic endurance and mobility significantly improve.
Vision discovery may fuel new eye-care treatment options
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 20, 2019
Japanese scientists have isolated certain cells functions that help the eye perceive the environment. The breakthrough may lead to more effective treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration and other...
Robotic tail could help off-balance elderly stay upright
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Julie Williamson
Aug 19, 2019
For years, assistive mechanical devices, such as robotic arms, hands and legs, have helped patients improve function and gain mobility – and now a robotic tail is showing promise for balancing unsteady...
FDA approves non-salt drug for iron-deficient adults
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Julie Williamson
Aug 14, 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved oral ferric maltol to treat iron deficiency in adults.
A case for better pain management: Many awaiting total joints in severe pain
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 17, 2019
Findings from a new study suggest better pain management may be in order for many awaiting total joint replacement.
Drones, smartphones and sensors aid fall interventions, first aid
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Fall prevention and intervention are going high tech. A platform of drones, smartphones and sensors show promise for remotely monitoring the elderly and identifying heart rate and temperature shifts that...
Invasive limb procedures can be avoided in people with poor blood flow and related ulcers
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 13, 2019
Accurate noninvasive limb perfusion assessment is vital for prompt diagnosis and prevention of unnecessary invasive procedures for patients with inadequate blood flow and related ulcers. That’s according...