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Kindred Hospitals: A Critical Level of Care
08/27/2024
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the advantages of timely transfers of critically ill patients to Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), providing insights into key aspects of their intensive care units (ICUs).
The authors explore the...
08/27/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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Patients With Thin-Liquid Dysphagia Benefit From Free Water Protocol at LTACH
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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AHA Voices Concern Over CMS Payment Updates to LTC Hospitals
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
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Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Helps LTACH Achieve Pressure Injury Success
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a zero hospital-acquired pressure injury rate for 10 months after implementation of long-wave infrared thermography," researchers reported.
“The LTACH facility maintained a...
04/25/2023
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Patients With Thin-Liquid Dysphagia Benefit From Free Water Protocol at LTACH
04/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol implemented at a long-term acute care hospital improved patients' hydration and quality of life without resulting in aspiration pneumonia, findings show.
A free water protocol...
04/25/2023
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Study Finds Delayed Use of LTACH’s Palliative Care Consult Service
07/25/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time to palliative care consults could improve costs, patient quality of life, and health care resource utilization.
Researchers advised shorter time...
07/25/2022
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Walking Dysfunction Among Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to LTACHs
06/21/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six Minute Walk Test improvements in a national cohort of patients admitted to long-term acute care hospitals for severe COVID-19.
Study authors evaluated Six...
06/21/2022
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Successful Rehabilitation of Patient With COVID-19-linked Guillain-Barré Syndrome
05/10/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection was successfully rehabilitated by and discharged from a long-term acute care hospital.
A man diagnosed with...
05/10/2022
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Chronic Ventilation Prognosis Worsens With Age, Consciousness/Cognitive State
04/20/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers measured average lengths of stay and outcomes among patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Researchers measured average lengths of stay and outcomes among patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital for prolonged mechanical ventilation.
Researchers measured average...
04/20/2022
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LTACH Mechanical Ventilator Liberation Rate Much Higher for Patients With COVID-19
03/14/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Authors compared length of stay and adjusted ventilator liberation rates among patients with and without COVID-19 in a long-term acute care hospital.
Authors compared length of stay and adjusted ventilator liberation rates among patients with and without COVID-19 in a long-term acute care hospital.
Authors compared length of stay...
03/14/2022
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Most Patients With Severe COVID-19 Improved Significantly in LTACHs
02/03/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
Findings indicated that rehabilitation services significantly improved pulmonary and cognitive outcomes in patients with COVID-19 at a long-term acute care hospital.
Findings indicated that rehabilitation services significantly improved pulmonary and cognitive outcomes in patients with COVID-19 at a long-term acute care hospital.
Findings indicated that...
02/03/2022
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Obesity's Dual Role in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Risk Factor and Protective Paradox
09/03/2024
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally...
09/03/2024
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Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance (MR)-Guided Radiotherapy Shows Promise for Inoperable Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
09/03/2024
Stereotactic MR-guided radiotherapy shows promise as an effective treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), particularly in patients who are not candidates for surgery, according to a case study presented in Frontiers in Oncology.
Stereotactic MR-guided radiotherapy shows promise as an effective treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), particularly in patients who are not candidates for surgery, according to a case study presented in Frontiers in Oncology.
Stereotactic MR-guided...
09/03/2024
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Targeting Expanded Follicular Regulatory T Cells Is a New Approach to Combat Follicular Lymphoma
08/26/2024
Follicular regulatory T cells (Tfr) are a potential target in treating follicular lymphoma (FL), the most common indolent B-cell lymphoma, according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Follicular regulatory T cells (Tfr) are a potential target in treating follicular lymphoma (FL), the most common indolent B-cell lymphoma, according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Follicular regulatory T cells...
08/26/2024
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Study Finds Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Combo Outperforms BCG in Treating High-Risk Bladder Cancer
08/23/2024
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Gemcitabine and docetaxel...
08/23/2024
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Study Finds Low Vaccination Rates Among Pregnant Women With HIV
08/23/2024
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for...
08/23/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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Dietary Patterns May Reshape Microbiota to Combat Obesity
08/19/2024
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote...
08/19/2024
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The Role of BDNF in MS Remains Ambiguous
08/16/2024
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the...
08/16/2024
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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
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Consensus and Divergence in International Guidelines for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Management
08/09/2024
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to...
08/09/2024
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