Tag: Patient Care
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Northwestern Hospitals Among the Best in Latest U.S. News Rankings
Four Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2019-20 Best Hospitals rankings, with Northwestern Memorial Hospital named among the top 10 hospitals in the U.S.
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Subclinical Macular Degeneration Requires Monitoring
A new Northwestern Medicine study published in PLOS One affirmed the importance of monitoring patients with age-related macular degeneration to ensure their disease does not progress further.
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Restrictions on Electronic Medical Records Show Little Benefit
Restricting physicians’ ability to view multiple patient records at the same time did not reduce wrong-patient orders, according to a large clinical trial published in JAMA.
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Acoustic Stimulation During Sleep Could Improve Cardiac Health
Gentle noise stimulation synchronized with an individual’s brainwaves boosted cardiovascular health, according to a recent study.
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Continuity of Care, Across Chicago’s Communities
In the Education-Centered Medical Home program, Feinberg students learn to provide primary care to vulnerable populations living in Chicago.
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Increasing Adherence to Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Guidelines
A quality improvement program significantly increased the proportion of patients who were appropriately prescribed blood thinners for atrial fibrillation at hospital discharge.
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Rewriting Cardiovascular Care Guidelines
Northwestern faculty translate cardiovascular discoveries into clinical guidelines for the nation.
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Calling for a Closer Look at Penicillin Allergies
Most patients who report a penicillin allergy are in fact not allergic, and verifying allergies before resorting to less-effective antibiotics can improve outcomes and avoid the spread of antimicrobial resistance, according to a review in JAMA.
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Assessing the Benefits of Primary Care
Americans with primary care received significantly more high-value care and reported better patient experience and healthcare access, compared to those without primary care, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Measuring the Overuse of Outpatient Antibiotics
A new study published in The BMJ illustrates the scale of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the U.S. outpatient setting, with the most comprehensive estimates to date.
