Dr. Spohn-Gross says that the CDC and various studies found that foot pain is one of the leading causes of falls amongst seniors. Feet tends to flatten and widen with loss of elasticity in their tendons and ligaments.
Most U.S. providers don’t screen for social determinants of health
Five social determinants of health prioritized by the CMS are food insecurity, housing instability, transportation needs, interpersonal violence and utility needs.
Emphasizing medication adherence to patients vital for the success of treatment
There have been many advances in technology, packaging solutions and behavioral science to improve medication adherence. Here are some of those advancements and interventions.
Cases of heart infections tied to opioid epidemic on a rise
During these 14 years studied, researchers found that the prevalence ratio for drug-abuse-related heart infections almost doubled in the United States, from 8% to 16%.
Telemedicine helps rural patients facing mental health issues
Rural hospitals are turning to telemedicine, especially for mental health services. Rural areas are hit hard as they don’t have access to mental health services but, telemedicine provides a solution to these challenges.