An analysis of Swedish hockey players discovered that measuring tau protein levels in a person’s bloodstream could help diagnose concussions and accurately predict the persistence of symptoms, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. For their study, researchers took blood samples from 288 Swedish hockey players after a friendly hockey game. They also took […]
1 in 25 Acquire Infection During Hospital Stay
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 25 patients in U.S. hospitals acquire an infection during their care even though hospitals have taken steps to reduce infections from spreading. According to the report that accumulated data from over 183 hospitals, an estimated 648,000 patients acquired 721,000 infections […]
Why Surgery Is Often Best For Torn Achilles Tendons
If you rupture your Achilles tendon, you’ll face two options – undergo an operation to repair the damaged tendon, or opt for a non-surgical method that leaves you on crutches or a non-weight bearing cast. Ultimately it comes down to your individual case, your doctor’s assessment, and of course, your wishes. Usually I recommend surgery […]
Lack Of Sleep Could Increase Pain In Seniors
Our muscles and joints take plenty of wear and tear over the course of our lives, so it’s no wonder that the older a person gets, the more likely they are to experience pain in one or more of their body parts. When a condition sets in, this is categorized as newly-onset widespread pain, and […]
British Hospital To Use Skype For Patient Consultations
The University Hospital of North Staffordshire is set to become the first hospital in Europe to Skype with patients in hopes of reducing outpatient appointments by up to 35 percent. UHNS said it deals with over 500,000 outpatient appointments every year, but if the Skype program is successful, they can help 180,000 people from the […]
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