One in three people in the UK suffer from poor sleep. At best, a lack of sleep can leave people feeling irritable, at worst, sleep deprivation can cause serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes – and it shortens life expectancy. People should generally aim for eight hours sleep, said the NHS. As… Read More »
Looking like something fresh out of an ’80s sci-fi flick, cryotherapy is the latest craze to hit the mainstream. Used by athletes and celebrities looking for their next holistic fix, those taking advantage of the tech are adamant that it’s way more than just a gimmick. Apparently, freezing yourself for several minutes can aid muscle regeneration,… Read More »
Enthusiasm for home health technologies continues to mount, fueled by the aging population, demands for personalized healthcare and convenience, population health efforts and the shift to value-based care. The global smart home healthcare market is set to hit $ 30 billion by 2023, up from $ 4.5 billion in 2017, according to ResearchAndMarkets. Of that, fall prevention… Read More »
Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing facility in Methuen, Massachusetts, operated by Marquis Health Services, was reviewing hospital discharge summaries and relied on a patient’s or family’s memories to piece together a patient’s encounter history. THE PROBLEM Sometimes the provider organization also received input from a hospital’s external case manager, but consistently… Read More »