By MARY SCOTT NABERS The United States ranks number one in the world for health care spending as a percentage of GDP. That sounds great… but, for instance, Texas ranks only 11th worldwide when it comes to performance. That’s because of access to care. The country’s health care rankings are likely to get worse as… Read More »
Preventing avoidable readmissions is a focal point of most, if not all health systems big and small. These episodes are often costly to the patient and provider and open up additional opportunities for exposure to hospital-acquired infections. However, some patient populations, especially those with chronic disease and those impeded by socioeconomic factors, are even more… Read More »
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 This recipe makes the perfect lunch or a quick dinner. You could add the protein of your choice or eat it as is. Ingredients: 5 cups of cooked brown rice (cook it in low sodium veggie stock for added flavor)1 bag of shredded tri-color cabbage/slaw2 cups of broccoli slaw1 cup of… Read More »
The first known digital scar assessment app will soon be available for clinicians and therapists working with burns patients. Senior Occupational Therapist with the Adult Burn Service at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) in Australia, Ms Tanja Klotz, said the ClinMAPS PRO app will be used for patients and in research to accurately assess the… Read More »
The indulgent season of Christmas is just around the corner. So if you want to lose fat before the feast, see what Nutritional Director Rick Hay has to say about these surprising reasons you aren’t losing weight It’s coming to the end of the year and you are still struggling to shift the pounds, that new… Read More »