It’s time to get smart about smart rooms in hospitals. Because the financial and clinical ROI they offer can be significant. A smart room is an innovative concept, a healthcare environment that enhances patient care and streamlines clinical workflows. The idea evolved from basic manual tools, such as whiteboards and sticky notes, to a more … Read more
Overview Acidophilus, also called Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a bacterium found in the mouth, intestine and vagina. It’s used as a probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms meant to keep or improve the good bacteria in the body. Each type of probiotic supplement, and each strain of each type, works in different ways. As a supplement, acidophilus … Read more
Chronic pain: Medication decisions Chronic pain can limit quality of life and lead to serious health problems. Finding treatment is important — as is balancing pain relief with your safety. By Mayo Clinic Staff Chronic pain is a serious health condition that can lead to complications beyond physical symptoms. People with chronic pain may experience … Read more
Pregnancy weight gain: What’s healthy? From helping your unborn baby develop to paving the way for weight loss after you give birth, here’s why pregnancy weight gain matters. By Mayo Clinic Staff Healthy lifestyle habits can help you manage pregnancy weight gain and support your baby’s health. Also, making smart meal choices during pregnancy can … Read more
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get screened? Making the decision to have prostate cancer screening depends on a variety of factors. Here are some tips that can help you make a good decision. By Mayo Clinic Staff Deciding whether to have prostate cancer screening isn’t always an easy decision. Prostate cancer screening can help find … Read more
Twin pregnancy: Getting ready for twins or multiples Being pregnant with multiples takes special care. Know what to expect, from nutrition and weight gain to possible complications. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re expecting more than one baby, such as twins, you have a multiple pregnancy. Here’s what to know when you’re getting ready for … Read more
Gluten-free diet To follow a gluten-free diet, don’t eat foods with wheat and some other grains. Find out how to choose other nutritious foods instead. By Mayo Clinic Staff Definition A gluten-free diet is an eating plan that cuts out foods that have a protein in them called gluten. Gluten helps foods keep their shape. … Read more
Bed capacity management is of critical importance to health systems, impacting patient care and safety, operational efficiency, system sustainability, and financial performance. Efforts to improve and streamline management often are isolated to regions within the center and may lead to suboptimal resource utilization, inconsistent patient care, and inefficiencies between care units for transfers and other … Read more
Mental health: Know when to get help Patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviors can suggest when to get help for yourself or someone you care about. By Mayo Clinic Staff Sometimes it can be hard to tell when a concern about mental health signals a need for professional help. In certain situations, the answer is … Read more
The prominent Michigan health system Henry Ford Health recently held a two-day digital health summit titled, “Advancing Health Equity: Bridging the Telehealth Divide.” Day one was held at Henry Ford Innovations located on the campus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The second day of the summit took place at nonprofit health equity organization Focus:HOPE … Read more