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Study identifies factors driving antimicrobial resistance

Climate change could worsen the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections, particularly in developing countries, according to a study in Nature Medicine. The study highlights factors such as health care spending, air pollution and rising temperatures as contributors to antimicrobial resistance, challenging the belief that overuse of antibiotics is the sole cause. Bloomberg (4/28) Learn More

New scanner aims to improve bedsore detection and care

Bruin Biometrics' Provizio SEM Scanner aims to revolutionize the detection and prevention of pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores, which contribute to approximately 60,000 deaths annually in the US. The device offers a more individualized approach to patient care, addressing disparities in detection among ethnic minorities due to variations in skin tone. Martin Burns, CEO of Bruin Biometrics, discusses the potential of the scanner to eliminate bedsores from modern health care in a podcast with Medical Device Network. Medical Device Network (UK) (4/17) Learn More

Exercise may help reduce cancer treatment's side effects

A review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that exercise may reduce side effects of cancer treatment such as heart and nerve damage, and may improve quality of life. Researchers analyzed data from 80 articles and found that different types of exercise including aerobic and resistance techniques, high-intensity interval training, yoga and tai chi were beneficial. Researchers also cited evidence that preoperative exercise could lessen postoperative complications, length of stay, pain and mortality risk. The Guardian (London) (4/29) Learn More

How CDI affects Medicare readmission penalties

Changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal 2026 will incorporate Medicare Advantage patient data into Hospital Readmission Reduction Program calculations, which could significantly affect hospital payments, depending on payer mix. "Documentation and coding practices impact the predicted 30-day readmission rate based on the hospital's patient case mix," and clinical documentation integrity initiatives can reduce penalties, writes certified documentation integrity practitioner Cheryl Ericson. ICD10Monitor (4/28) Learn More

AI tools can help address physician burnout

The percentage of physicians reporting burnout has decreased to 48.2% from a peak of 62.8% in 2021, but it remains a significant issue, according to a survey by the American Medical Association. Artificial intelligence can help ease burnout by reducing documentation time through ambient listening and predictive analytics, writes Dr. Mark Pratt. AI can also help by organizing patient information and identifying care gaps. Physicians Practice (4/29) Learn More

Few children with HCV receive treatment, study finds

A study in Pediatrics found that less than one-third of children with hepatitis C see a clinician and only 12% receive treatment, despite the availability of effective antiviral medications. The research also highlighted disparities in care, with Black children less likely to receive treatment compared with Hispanic and white children. Medscape (4/28) Learn More

ACC, HRS guidance covers same-day discharge post-ablation

A scientific statement from the ACC and the Heart Rhythm Society offers guidance on same-day discharge after cardiac ablation. The statement, published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and HeartRhythm, highlights factors to consider, such as significant medical issues, proximity to a hospital, social support and procedural details. Learn more here. Cardiovascular Business (4/24) Learn More

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