Hospital-wide Program for Delirium, Alcohol Withdrawal and Suicide/Harm Impacts Readmission Rates
In a new report, clinicians at BWH describe the implementation and effectiveness of a hospital-wide clinical improvement initiative for acute care patients at risk for delirium, alcohol withdrawal and suicide harm, and demonstrate its effectiveness. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 30, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Patient-Powered Research Community, MyApnea.Org, Aims to Redefine Sleep Apnea Research Outcomes and Treatment
Funded by PCORI, investigators will solicit research questions from a virtual community and provide significant resources to members. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 10, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Who Your Doctor Is Could Dictate How You ’re Cared For at End of Life
New research from BWH finds that physician characteristics are the strongest predictor of whether a patient will be referred to hospice care. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 8, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Who Your Doctor Is Could Dictate How You’re Cared For at End of Life
New research from BWH finds that physician characteristics are the strongest predictor of whether a patient will be referred to hospice care. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 8, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
No Increased Cardiovascular Risk Detected for New Diabetes Medication
Trial by BWH researchers is the first to report on the cardiovascular safety of widely prescribed glucose-lowering drug. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 8, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
VirScan Reveals Viral History in a Drop of Blood
Blood test detects exposure to hundreds of viruses simultaneously. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 4, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Benefit of Surgery for Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ (DCIS) Investigated
Study finds that breast surgery offers less survival benefit for low-grade DCIS patients. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 3, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Maternal use of antidepressants found to pose little risk to newborn
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital reverses findings of previous studies (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 2, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
A New Era for Genetic Interpretation
ClinGen harnesses data, expert curation to improve patient care. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 27, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women ’s Cancer Center Launches Online Resource for Precision Cancer Medicine
Website connects patients and physicians with information about precision cancer medicine, including resources on what precision cancer is, how it can be applied to cancer care today, and on clinical trials. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 20, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center Launches Online Resource for Precision Cancer Medicine
Website connects patients and physicians with information about precision cancer medicine, including resources on what precision cancer is, how it can be applied to cancer care today, and on clinical trials. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 20, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Study Implicates New Gene in Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity
Genetic variant predicts likelihood of patient’s response to treatment. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - May 14, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Ob/Gyn Experts Recommend “Ultrasound First” for Imaging the Female Pelvis
Ultrasound More Cost-Effective and Safer Than Other Imaging Modalities, Reports the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - March 31, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Elusive Origin of Pulmonary Hypertension Uncovered
New insights into blood vessel metabolism may have major implications for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - March 30, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Blood Test for Patients on Acne Medication Deemed Unnecessary
For young, healthy women taking spironolactone, potassium monitoring may be an unnecessary expense. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - March 22, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
