by Keri McDermott | Oct 31, 2017 | Archived
If you search the term, “stewardship” online, you will find a definition that states, “the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property”. When we think of antibiotic stewardship, we often assume the obligation is in the hands of...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 31, 2017 | Archived
A recent global study has shown that educating patients about the anticoagulants they take results in a small reduced risk of stroke, coupled with an increased use of anticoagulation medications. Only 58 percent of patients with atrial fibrillation worldwide take oral...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 30, 2017 | Archived
Recovering from a heart attack? The American Heart Association has an app for that. After a heart attack, an individual is told to focus on recovery. Then he or she is left to figure it out. What are the next steps? Where should he or she be directed for reliable...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 26, 2017 | Archived
Healthcare was revolutionized by the discovery of antibiotics in the early 20th century. While antibiotics save millions of lives each year, the rise of antibiotic resistant bacterial strains is posing a serious threat and has become a national healthcare priority. It...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 22, 2017 | Archived
Medical Xpress recently reported that doctors are urging people with diabetes to get their flu vaccination, particularly this year, with predictions calling for a potentially bad flu season. Many people with diabetes do not get a seasonal flu shot, according to...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 22, 2017 | Archived
Clinical Advisor recently reported that patients with low health literacy were linked to longer hospital stays, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine. The study included 5,983 participants who were admitted or transferred to the general...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 22, 2017 | Archived
Healthcare professionals have a variety of self-management education programs to choose from for individuals struggling to manage or prevent diabetes. Understanding the purpose for each program and using the power of provider referral to recommend the best option may...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 16, 2017 | Archived
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network Awarded Contract to Reduce Sepsis Harm and Death Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infectious process that without rapid diagnosis and treatment can quickly progress to tissue damage, organ failure and death. The...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 12, 2017 | Archived
Every 19 seconds someone’s life is changed by the results of a blood test diagnosing diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2017, 30.3 million people (9.4 percent of the U.S. population) were...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 12, 2017 | Archived
Vicki Palmreuter (pictured above right) has a true passion for impacting the health and wellness of others through outreach and education. As a self-starter with a background in medical business development, medical marketing and community event coordination, she...
