Newly released Medicare national coverage determinations are set to reshape the home ventilation landscape for chronic ...

Both trials were designed to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations of COPD compared to placebo after 52 weeks. Aerify-1 hit this endpoint by ...

Some people use discharge as a way to track potential fertility. This is known as a natural family planning strategy, or fertility awareness method. Thin, stretchy mucus is considered an indicator ...

A new study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that hospital virtual discharge meetings between patients, ...

VGM will host a webinar June 25 to discuss the final national coverage determination (NCD) for respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators (HMVs) used in treating ...

Rather than masking symptoms, this comprehensive plan addresses root causes through strategic dietary modifications, timing adjustments, and lifestyle changes that work together to restore balance.

4 School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Background A COPD discharge bundle is a set of evidence-based practices aimed at improving patient outcomes after discharge ...

All psychiatric admissions should have a care plan with an estimated date of discharge Mental health services should be 24/7 so patients admitted on weekends are seen by a psychiatrist.

Background Hospitalisation for acute exacerbations of COPD is associated with high risk of readmission. However, no tool has been validated to stratify patients at discharge for risk of readmission.

The DASH eating plan also limits saturated and trans fats and sodium. A 2023 study by the American Heart Association identified the DASH diet as the best diet for heart health. Research links ...