Patients routinely treated with multiple blood thinners may have higher risk of bleeding events without a corresponding reduction in risk of blood clots. Blood thinners are a type of medication used to prevent or deter the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants are one type of blood thinner that work by thinning the blood to reduce … Continued

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released guidance to healthcare providers about possible contamination of urological endoscopes. An endoscope is a medical device with a lighted flexible tube and camera attached. The device is small enough to be inserted into openings in the body, like the mouth, nose, or anus. Threading through the … Continued

Trauma does not recognize boundaries. Health care that acknowledges and responds to the damaged emotional and physical boundaries of traumatized patients is called Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). The study of the impact of trauma began in a systemized way in the 1970’s with returning veterans of the Vietnam War.  The term “shell-shocked” was used previously to … Continued

A common treatment for asthma may cause long-term complications and side-effects. Asthma is a common problem of the respiratory system.  The condition occurs when the airways between the nose, mouth and lungs become inflamed, produce excess mucous, and become constricted as a result.  When the airways narrow, breathing becomes difficult and patients experience tightness of … Continued

Telehealth is a trend that is here to stay.  A recent report from The Joint Commission offers guidance on the use and challenges of remote healthcare. The delivery of remote healthcare was growing slowly, but consistently, before 2020.  At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth rose dramatically as patients and providers … Continued