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Hospital policy needs to be supportive of the education process for breastfeeding for moms to be successful.
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Many hospitals in the United States have chosen to be designated as Baby-Friendly USA, even though it isn't an easy task to obtain this designation. The hospitals featured in this month's cover article have the designation or are obtaining it.
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) might find it harder to learn, remember, or process information on warmer days of the year, according to new research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 63rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu April 9 to April 16, 2011.
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Researchers at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) say that medication education is a key factor in helping patients with diabetes better stick to their drug treatments plans.
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The benefits of exercise are varied. Regular physical activity can prevent certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, help manage weight, boost energy levels, and promote better sleep.
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Good health practices begin within hours of birth when mothers start learning how to properly feed their newborn baby.
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With providers facing potentially costly RAC audits and crackdowns on violations of everything from HIPAA and Stark to EMTALA, the idea of an insurance policy that will cover your fines and other costs can be quite appealing. But experts tell Healthcare Risk Management that you must be skeptical and consider all the fine print before paying that premium.
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A pregnant woman experienced bleeding and cramps early on in her pregnancy. She visited her doctor, who confirmed that the woman was three weeks pregnant and diagnosed her with a probable spontaneous abortion. Prior to receiving an ultrasound to confirm the abortion, the woman experienced pain and presented to a local hospital. A pelvic ultrasound was ordered, and the reading radiologist noted "ectopic pregnancy is not ruled out. Please correlate clinically."
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These were some key results from the recent survey conducted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS):
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One-third of providers say their organization has had at least one known case of medical identity theft, and some of those cases might not have been reported, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).