Enhancing Treatment Results for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

25 November 2024

A recent article published in JAMA Network Open casts new light on the life quality and health outcomes of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD),…

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Same Individual. Different Location. Double the Chance of Dementia Diagnosis.

23 September 2024

With the advent of new medications aimed at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a recent study highlights a crucial but perhaps overlooked factor…

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Delivering Health Care in a Patient’s Preferred Language Could Reduce Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Mortality

9 August 2024

Recent research from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) suggests that long-term care residents who primarily speak languages other than English or French experience…

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Palliative Care is Often Overlooked in Nursing Home Settings

7 August 2024

Palliative care, which focuses on alleviating symptoms and reducing the stress of serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilised in nursing homes despite the high prevalence of…

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Strong ‘Family’ Connections Are Essential for the Wellbeing of Care Home Staff and Residents

3 August 2024

A new study has brought to light a significant finding: care home residents experience a marked improvement in care when they establish ‘family-like’ bonds with…

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Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons

23 June 2024

The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as “socially admitted” has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment, as indicated by recent research published in…

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Decline in Medicare Outpatient Procedures Reported by Family Physicians Amidst Aging Population Trends

17 June 2024

Family physicians, operating primarily in their offices, are responsible for a wide range of procedures, from simple surgeries to joint injections. However, the training they…

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Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?

26 May 2024

At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers for the time spent managing patients’ digital…

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Patient-centered cardiovascular care is essential for enhancing equity and outcomes

3 May 2024

A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, emphasizes the significant benefits of adopting a patient-centred approach to adult cardiovascular care.…

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The approach of remote care enhanced therapy adherence and engagement among patients with type 2 diabetes

29 April 2024

A recent study by researchers from Mass General Brigham has shown that a remote team dedicated to identifying, educating, and prescribing therapy can significantly enhance…

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Patient-centered cardiovascular care is crucial for enhancing equity and outcomes

27 April 2024

According to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in Circulation, adult cardiovascular care focusing on the patient can enhance individual experiences and…

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Impact of keratin microsphere gel on hair growth in mice

20 April 2024

The skin acts as a protective barrier that limits the infiltration of particles and safeguards against external hazards. Recent studies have shown that small particles…

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