Tag Archives: System

Altered microbiome after caesarean section impacts baby's immune system

Together with colleagues from Sweden and Luxembourg, scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have observed that, during a natural vaginal birth, specific bacteria from the mother’s gut are passed on to the baby and stimulate the baby’s immune responses. This transmission is impacted in children born by… Read More »

How Grady Health System used AI to reduce preventable readmissions

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 »

What Legal Nurse Consultants Do to Keep the Medical Cost Containment System Healthy

Legal nurse consultants play a crucial role in the litigation process in bridging the gap between medical claims and judicial systems. Certified legal nurse consultants are well-trained and utilize their clinical experience and specialized education to investigate medical-related problems associated with a worker compensation claim. They possess the ability to accurately interrupt the medical records… Read More »