Many types of medications can ease pain during labor and delivery. Ideally, the drugs used are safe for mother and baby, don’t interfere with labor and delivery, and provide good pain relief with few side effects. This is a guide to medications used during labor and delivery. Work with your health care team to make … Read more
Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility Understand how lifestyle can affect sperm health and find out what you can do to boost fertility. By Mayo Clinic Staff Having healthy sperm is an important part of fertility. But a variety of factors can affect sperm health. Learn about steps to take, as well as things to avoid, … Read more
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed draft guidance to establish a framework for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. The proposal introduces three types of special registrations. Telemedicine prescribing registration allows qualified practitioners to prescribe Schedule III-V controlled substances via telemedicine. Advanced telemedicine prescribing registration permits specialized practitioners, such as psychiatrists and hospice care physicians, … Read more
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What’s best? Options for your angina treatment can include lifestyle changes, medicines, or angioplasty and stenting. Discover the benefits and risks of each treatment. By Mayo Clinic Staff Reduced blood flow to the heart can cause a type of chest pain called angina. Angina is a symptom that … Read more
Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. By Mayo Clinic Staff Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” … Read more
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women Surgery may provide a long-term solution for women with stress urinary incontinence when other treatments don’t work. Learn about your options for surgery. By Mayo Clinic Staff Stress urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising … Read more
Baptist Health, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a faith-based, nonprofit health system comprising six hospitals with more than 1,100 beds, a cancer center, four satellite emergency departments, and more than 200 patient access points of care throughout northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. THE CHALLENGE “Baptist Health is more than a healthcare provider – we are … Read more
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Antidepressant SNRIs help relieve depression symptoms, such as irritability and sadness, but some are also used for anxiety disorders and nerve pain. Here’s how they work and what side effects they may cause. By Mayo Clinic Staff Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, also called SNRIs, are a class of … Read more
LAS VEGAS – During the closing keynote at HIMSS25 on Thursday, Simone Biles – athlete, advocate, the most-decorated gymnast of all time, seven-time gold medalist, GOAT – capped off a week of inspiration and innovation with a talk about her own story of success, self-worth and perseverance in the face of enormous challenges. In a … Read more
Too often, hospitals and health systems invest in new systems only to face integration challenges, fragmented workflows and data silos that hinder efficiency – the goal is to emphasize that health IT is not just about technology, it’s about enabling smarter, more connected healthcare environments, said Sandy Saggar, the new CEO of Connexall, about what … Read more