As patient engagement takes new forms and value-based healthcare solutions are getting popular among patients, healthcare preferences of millennials show a sharp difference from Generation Xers and baby boomers. This will undoubtedly redefine healthcare industry in the future.
Average age of Patients undergoing Joint Replacement Surgery has declined
A study was presented at the annual meeting held at American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon revealed that average age of patients undergoing hip replacement surgeries has decreased from 66 to 65 years
Surgeon General advises Americans to carry overdose antidote to combat Opioid crisis
An opioid crisis has rapidly spread across America since the 1990s. An opioid crisis is a rapid increase in the use of opioid drugs, which has claimed many lives. To combat this crisis U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams urged Americans to carry naloxone, which is an overdose antidote as it would save many lives.
Moving towards collaborative Healthcare
When podiatric service is included in healthcare facilities it decreases cost incurred on healthcare and prevents further health issues. This was studied and proved in the new research conducted by New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA).
Detecting Mental Health Issues get a boost from Mobile Apps
Diagnosing mental health problems is challenging. But, today technology is assisting doctors in taking better care of patients. One such technological advancement is the Mindstrong Health’s app. A recent study published in NPJ Digital Medicine uses this app to analyze if smartphone habits can predict when mental health problems occur and the reason behind their occurrences.