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Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals

Hospitals Need to Be Prepared for Ransomware Attacks

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Medical information a vulnerable target for those planning ransomware attacks, doctor warns
For breast cancer survivors

Tai Chi Can Help Relieve Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Study found it as effective as CBT for improving sleep and depression
Reports of new hepatitis C infections in the United States nearly tripled over five years

CDC: Steep Rise in New HCV Infections Over Last Five Years

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Many stemmed from rising use of injected drugs linked to the current opioid epidemic, officials say
In a joint position statement published online May 2 in the Journal of Addictions Nursing

Guidelines Issued on Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Nurses

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Health care facilities, nursing schools should adopt alternative-to-discipline approaches for treatment
Heart failure patients who are readmitted to the same hospital after their initial treatment are more likely to survive compared to those treated at a different hospital

Outcomes Up With Same Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure

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Continuity of care may be more important than speedy treatment, researchers say
Taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is tied to lower odds of car accidents involving patients with ADHD

ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes

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Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Young adults with HIV who get treatment are living longer in North America and Europe

Life Expectancy for HIV+ Patients Up Since Introduction of ART

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Physicians need to focus on encouraging patients to take their drugs consistently
A family behavioral intervention for infants at high risk of autism spectrum disorder is effective in reducing signs of the condition

Prodromal Intervention Effective for Infants at Risk of Autism

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'At-risk' infants do better if therapists train parents to communicate more effectively
Patients express satisfaction with telehealth primary care video visits

Patients Satisfied With Telehealth Primary Care Visits

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Main cited benefits include convenience, decreased costs; privacy, adequate physical exam are concerns
For patients with ovarian cancer

New VTE Often Occurs During Chemo in Ovarian Cancer

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Most cases of venous thromboembolism occurred during neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy