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Advancing delirium care through research
INDIANAPOLIS — At least seven million hospitalized Americans suffer from delirium each year, however the condition goes unrecognized in more than 60 percent of patients. Even if diagnosed, there is no effective way to treat the condition, which…
New mode of dementia care improves health, lowers hospitalization rates
INDIANAPOLIS — An innovative model of dementia care developed by researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute significantly reduces emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and encourages use …
Young minority women screened at higher rate for chlamydia than young white women
INDIANAPOLIS — A new study from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute has found that Black and especially Hispanic young women are screened for chlamydia at a significantly higher rate than young white women. …
It’s a pain to take care of pain
INDIANAPOLIS — While many studies have looked at the treatment of chronic pain from the patient’s perspective, there has been little research on those who provide care for chronic pain.
In a study in the November 2010 issue of the journal …
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The health of health care depends on it
INDIANAPOLIS — Along with integrity and compassion, respect for patients, colleagues and other team members is an essential attribute of medical professionalism. A new study examines how medical students learn respectful or disrespectful professio…
Not following doctor’s orders: Prescription abandonment
INDIANAPOLIS — Failure to have a prescription filled can undermine medical treatment, result in increased health care costs and potentially have devastating results for the patient. An editorial in the Nov. 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medic…
Palliative care for patients with dementia more available but still not adequate
INDIANAPOLIS — A new national survey conducted by researchers from Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute has found that while palliative care may be available for those with dementia, there are significant barriers to providing or r…
Physical symptoms prevalent no matter what stage of cancer including remission
INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-two physical symptoms associated with cancer — symptoms often unrecognized and undertreated — are prevalent in all types of cancers regardless of whether the patient is newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment or is a …
Asthma and cavities both common in kids but not linked
INDIANAPOLIS — There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
“Is There a Relationship between Asthma and Dental Caries?…