Ophthalmology Patients Interested in Online Notes
Most patients want to view their clinic notes online, think access will up understanding of eye problems
Electronic Drug Administration Record App Cuts Errors
Decline in rate of medication errors in medication administration recording post-implementation
Circulating Exosomes Have Distinct RNA Profile in MS
Serum exosomal expression of four microRNAs significantly decreased during relapse
QI Intervention Aids Medication Safety for Elderly in ER
Intervention combines education, clinical decision support, provider feedback
Nurse-Led Intervention Helps With Diabetes Control
Education alone or with acceptance and commitment therapy tied to improvements in HbA1c
Slow Processing Speed Predicts Falls in Elderly
Processing speed could predict all fall types including costly injurious ones
Study Looks at ER Visits for Patients Injured by Police in U.S.
Substance abuse and mental illness common among those injured, researchers say
Non-Invasive Neurotechnology May Help Ease PTSD Symptoms
Study is preliminary, but suggests an acoustic 'feedback' technology might help some patients
Chagas Disease Presents Public Health Challenge in the U.S.
Without early treatment, Chagas disease can cause heart failure
Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly