Overview Niacin is a B vitamin the body makes. The body uses niacin to turn food into energy. It helps keep the nervous system, digestive system, and skin healthy. People may take niacin, also called vitamin B-3, as part of a daily multivitamin. But most people get enough niacin from the food they eat. Foods … Read more
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs eliminated several electronic health record modernization contracts amid a larger cutback earlier this month. Some canceled work under the Veterans Health Administration’s Integrated Healthcare Transformation program could directly affect system improvements that ensure patient safety. Veteran-owned businesses The VHA initially received multiple bids for the potential 10-year, $1 billion transformation … Read more
Robert Slepin is chief digital officer and senior vice president at Markham, Ontario-based SE Health and emeritus CIO adviser at EHR giant Epic. SE Health is one of the largest diversified home health organizations in Canada that includes a dedicated research center, health career college, futures lab and global enterprise. The provider organization has facilitated … Read more
Overview Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone that your body naturally produces in the adrenal gland. DHEA helps produce other hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Natural DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and then slowly fall as you age. A synthetic version of DHEA is available as a tablet, capsule, powder, topical cream and gel. People … Read more
Before it began making use of artificial intelligence applications, Jefferson Einstein, part of the Jefferson Health health system, faced a growing challenge in managing acute pulmonary embolism cases. THE CHALLENGE Rising imaging volumes and manual workflows – issues common across many health systems – limited the speed and efficiency of identifying and triaging PE cases, … Read more
With recent stopgap legislation, Congress once again extended Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities, from March 31 through the end of September. However, the shortened duration of this latest extension is a red flag, say some healthcare organizations. WHY IT MATTERS The FY2025 Continuing Resolution passed earlier this month prevented a federal government shutdown and offered telehealth extensions … Read more
Healthcare is a dynamic landscape. Opportunities to improve processes, address concerns and deliver exceptional care experiences are a patient expectation, a regulatory metric and at the heart of the reason many professionals choose to work in healthcare. THE CHALLENGE Oftentimes, when people encounter healthcare, this includes a surgical visit in an inpatient or outpatient setting. … Read more
Fetal development: The first trimester Fetal development starts soon after conception. Find out how your baby grows and develops during the first trimester. By Mayo Clinic Staff You’re pregnant. Congratulations! As your pregnancy goes on, you may wonder how your baby is growing and developing. Use this information to follow along with what’s happening week … Read more
Fetal development: The second trimester Highlights of fetal development during the second trimester may include finding out your baby’s sex and feeling the baby move. By Mayo Clinic Staff As pregnancy moves into the second trimester, your baby may begin to seem more real. At four weeks of pregnancy, your baby was a cluster of … Read more
Fetal development: The third trimester Fetal development continues in the third trimester of pregnancy. During these final weeks, babies gain more weight and prepare for delivery. By Mayo Clinic Staff The end of your pregnancy is near! By now, you’re likely eager to meet your baby face to face. But there’s still a lot happening … Read more