HEALTH

AI-powered tools can accurately identify cases of health care-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios. The study highlights the need for clear and consistent language when using AI tools for this purpose. About 3% of all hospital patients have at least one HAI at any given time.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Most of these deaths are preventable, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) committee. Most of the women who died in Cuyahoga County were Black, had Medicaid insurance and had a high school diploma or less education. Case Western Reserve University’s Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio will host its first summit dedicated to Black Maternal Health Equity in April.
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2 years ago Read more at Signal Cleveland

Rashid is currently suffering from both the physical and mental costs of incarceration. As he ages in prison, his health issues have not only been overlooked but also exacerbated by poor prison and medical conditions in Connecticut’s Department of Corrections (CT DOC)
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2 years ago Read more at The Connecticut Mirror

Chicago has 8 cases now, and 7 of those cases are migrants staying in a Pilsen shelter. The virus is airborne and stays in the air for 2 hours. One person infects 12 to 18 people.
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2 years ago Read more at 25 News Now

Allina Health plans to close the ICU at its Fridley hospital and no longer do surgeries there. It also will get rid of its pediatric inpatient beds at its Coon Rapids hospital. Concerned providers say the cuts will create a care desert in the area.
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2 years ago Read more at CBS News

The city’s current case count now stands at 10 – with all but two cases linked to the Pilsen shelter. Illinois is among 17 states currently grappling with measles outbreaks.
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2 years ago Read more at FOX 32 Chicago

South Central Public Health District hosted a free wellness clinic at the Burley Senior Center. The clinic provided people with height, weight and blood pressure measurements. There is a health screening planned for North Blaine County in May, they are also planning to plan screenings in Twin Falls and Jerome.
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2 years ago Read more at KMVT

National Roadmap for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare outlines steps for educational associations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and professional organizations. For example, professional societies should incentivize continuing clinical education focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of licensing renewals and board certifications. Some of the groups that are empowered to make changes in the field were part of the coalition that developed the new agenda.
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2 years ago Read more at Disability Scoop

Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in Minnesota. Most people will recover within a few days, but people with weakened immune systems may experience more prolonged symptoms. Use a household bleach solution, up to 1 12 cups of bleach in one gallon of water, to clean surfaces after vomiting or diarrhea accidents. Wear rubber gloves while cleaning, and dispose of paper towels in a plastic bag.
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2 years ago Read more at Mayo Clinic Health System

"The level of gun violence in this country and in this state is unacceptable," says Carol Ford. The four bills discussed by lawmakers on Wednesday focus on the state’s mental health system, tightening up the 'yellow flag law'
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2 years ago Read more at WGME