Japanese hospital to add 4 robotic nurses to night shift in year-long pilot
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nagoya University Hospital in Japan plans to use robots beginning in February to ease
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Health Care – General
Too much screening has misled us about real cancer risk factors, experts say
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) The best-known downside of cancer screening, such as PSA tests for prostate cancer and mammograms
Read MoreWrecked And Retching: Obscure Vomiting Illness Linked To Long-Term Pot Use
(By Pauline Bartolone for Kaiser Health News) For 17 years, Chalfonte LeNee Queen suffered periodic episodes of violent retching and
Read MoreFear Of Needles May Chip Away At Vaccination Rates
(By Tara Haelle for NPR) The reasons people may skip vaccines such as the flu shot are many. They can
Read MoreNursing named most trusted profession for 16th consecutive year
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nurses are the most trusted professionals in the United States, according to the
Read MoreSickle Cell Patients, Families And Doctors Face A ‘Fight For Everything’
(By Jenny Gold for Kaiser Health News) CHICAGO — The day before his 30th birthday, Marqus Valentine was in a
Read MoreAnother reason to lose weight
In a recent study looking at cancers in U.S. adults age 50 -74 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,
Read MoreFlu season heats up as 23 states report widespread influenza activity: 5 things to know
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Influenza activity increased sharply across the U.S. during the week ending Dec. 16,
Read MoreNew blood test for celiac disease
In United States roughly one percent of people have celiac disease. Those with the disease must avoid foods that contain gluten protein;
Read MorePeople who take this drug more likely to develop skin cancer
In a recent Danish study, it found people who take hydrochlorothiazide may be more likely to get skin cancer than
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