Public Health Research Using Geographic Information Systems

The current special issue of Technology and Innovation – Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors®, is devoted to public health research using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help provide beneficial data for public health researchers focusing on health risks and food access in rural Alaska; racial disparities in health care and resources in Fort [...]

Hearing Loss Associated With Hospitalization, Poorer Self-Reported Health

“Hearing loss (HL) is a chronic condition that affects nearly 2 of every 3 adults aged 70 years or older in the United States. Hearing loss has broader implications for older adults, being independently associated with poorer cognitive and physical functioning. The association of HL with other health economic outcomes, such as health care use, [...]

No Added Benefit Of Ingenol Mebutate For Actinic Keratosis

Manufacturer’s dossier did not contain any relevant data for the comparison with diclofenac/hyaluronic acid gel The drug ingenol mebutate (trade name: Picato) has been approved in Germany since November 2012 as a gel for the treatment of certain forms of actinic keratosis in adults. In an early benefit assessment pursuant to the Act on the [...]

Caregiver Workforce Joy And Well-Being Is Linked To Patient Safety

Caregivers cannot meet the challenge of patient safety unless they feel safe and valued, and find a purpose in their work that brings joy and meaning to their lives. Research has shown a higher burnout rate among health care staff who spend less than 20 percent of their time in work that is personally meaningful [...]

Targeting Frequent Health Care Users With Severe Addictions

A program co-led by St. Michael’s Hospital could be the next widely used model to treat patients who are frequent users of the health care system and have severe addictions, often complicated by homelessness and mental health problems. The Toronto Community Addiction Team (TCAT) was developed to improve health and social outcomes for people with [...]