Majority of Patients Prefer In-Person Visits to Telehealth: Survey
The majority of Americans are willing to do video visits with their doctors for non-emergency care but prefer in-person visits, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open. When hypothetical out-of-pocket costs are considered, the paper says, people still…
Read MoreCity of Hope advances cancer care with hybrid telehealth and in-person visits
Photo: City of Hope City of Hope, based near Los Angeles, is a research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. In 2018, it made strategic moves to more easily meet the needs of its patients and…
Read MoreNew survey unveils significant impact of COVID-19 on the future of nursing
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of advisory and workforce solutions, including contingent staffing, permanent placement and other consultative services for healthcare clients, today announced the results from a nationally represented survey of nurses and nursing students showing that…
Read MoreDementia: One drink may age the brain by ‘11 years’ when consumed more than twice daily
Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreCan statins cause joint pain? The most common side effects
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read More7 Times Rachael Ray Gave These Classic Recipes a Unique Twist
Known for her ability to whip up intense and delicious flavors in under 30 minutes, Rachael Ray is our go-to when we need weeknight meal ideas. Ray’s recipes are easy to make, don’t require any fussy ingredients and best of…
Read MoreRussian Says He Dressed as Doctor to Tend to Grandmother in COVID Ward
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Worried that hospital staff were neglecting his ailing grandmother in a Siberian COVID-19 ward, a Russian man said he sneaked in disguised as a doctor to look after her himself. Sergei, who declined to give his surname,…
Read MoreResearchers uncover insights into how moles change into melanoma
Moles and melanomas are both skin tumors that come from the same cell called melanocytes. The difference is that moles are usually harmless, while melanomas are cancerous and often deadly without treatment. In a study published today in eLife Magazine,…
Read MoreEtrolizumab Down but Not Out for Ulcerative Colitis: Studies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Etrolizumab does not appear to be effective as induction or maintenance therapy for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), according to results of five phase-3 trials. “Although these results are disappointing, it might be…
Read MoreResearchers identify group of breast cancer patients who can skip chemo
A large clinical trial has found that postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer that has spread to as many as three lymph nodes and who have a 21-gene recurrence score (RS)…
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