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What One Hospital’s Slow Recovery From a Cyberattack Means for Patients

Scrubs

They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the delta variant. a Friday, the hospital CEO’s phone rang with an urgent call. “My The hackers left a ransom note on every server, demanding the hospital pay $3 million in bitcoin within a few days. But on Oct. 1 at 3 a.m.,

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The moment I knew I was meant to be a nurse

Scrubs

That spoonful of applesauce was for my father, who lay prone in a hospital bed after suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke. I picked up the spoon and fed my father. Watching the Cherokee-sponsored “A Nurse I Am” movie reminded me of my initial resolve following my father’s stroke. I took initiative.

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The Digital Transformation of Home for Health – Brainstorming with Karsten Russell-Wood of Philips

Health Populi

At the start of CES 2021, I had the opportunity to catch up with Karsten Russell-Wood, Portfolio Marketing Leader, Post Acute & Home, Connected Care at Philips. We meet George and Audrey in their open kitchen-dining room space, with George finishing up a conversation with his cardiologist via a tablet. Take George and Audrey.

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Damon Broyles

EvidenceCare

Patients now have convenient access to healthcare professionals for routine check-ups, follow-ups, and chronic disease management. Healthcare providers can monitor patients’ vital signs and intervene promptly if concerning trends emerge.

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Meet Cardiac Nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste

Minority Nurse

For some patients, their cardiovascular issues aren’t immediately identifiable by vital signs or diagnostic tests. As a nurse and researcher, I follow the most up-to-date treatment national guidelines published by the American Colleges of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) and PCNA.

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Daily Work of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Their work is varied and incredibly important for the smooth running of clinics and hospitals. This includes taking vital signs like blood pressure and temperature. Medical assistants also play a crucial role in patient follow-up and care. Next, medical assistants take vital signs.

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Headline: Moving the bar(rier) forward: the benefits of de-risking cytokine release syndrome

The Healthcare Blog

Within clinical trials, this includes maintaining stringent safety protocols and managing a variety of adverse events, from mild reactions requiring little to no care to extremely severe events with hefty hospital stays and life-saving medical intervention. Take Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), for example. million to $3.3