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A new study finds that it typically takes 3.5 years from the first symptoms of dementia to diagnosis, with delays longer for early-onset cases, highlighting the need for improved awareness, healthcare strategies, and early recognition to facilitate timely diagnosis.
Healthcare systems in Baton Rouge are collaborating to raise awareness for colon cancer during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Justin Brown, whose father died from colon cancer, leads the Cancer Metabolism Research Program at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, focusing on survivorship and prevention. He has partnered with Dr. Victor Lin of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to enroll patients in a study for colon cancer treatment. The collaboration also includes holding awareness and education events, emphasizing the importance of early screening, especially as the recommended screening age has dropped from 50 to 45.
Healthcare systems in Baton Rouge are collaborating to raise awareness for colon cancer during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Justin Brown, who lost his father to colon cancer, now leads the Cancer Metabolism Research Program at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, focusing on survivorship and prevention. He has partnered with Dr. Victor Lin at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to enroll patients in a study for colon cancer treatment. The collaboration also includes awareness and education events, with a focus on early screening, as the recommended screening age has been lowered to 45. An event called Colorectal Cancer Day at the Capitol will be held on March 28 to discuss the disease and prevention methods.
Face mask mandates are expanding in Pennsylvania and other states in response to a surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and other healthcare systems have revised their masking requirements, with specific rules for patients, visitors, and staff in various areas. Similar policies have been implemented by health systems in the Philadelphia region and elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Additionally, several hospitals in other states have reinstated mask mandates. Studies have shown that face masks can effectively reduce the spread of COVID-19.
A new study reveals that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK are less likely to be on disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) compared to MS patients in other European countries. The study suggests that tighter checks in the UK for accessing DMTs through the National Health Service (NHS) may be a contributing factor. The research highlights the need for improved access to neurologists and MS specialists in the UK to enhance the treatment landscape and quality of life for MS patients. The study also found differences in DMT usage across Europe, with Sweden having the highest rates of DMT use. The findings emphasize the importance of early treatment with DMTs to improve long-term health and well-being for people living with MS.
Providence, a major health system, has launched Praia Health, a startup aimed at helping hospitals maintain patient relationships outside of their physical offices. Praia Health offers a single sign-on solution that allows patients to access different health services without the need for multiple usernames and passwords. This is the fourth company launched by Providence.
St. Luke's, a healthcare system operating in Duluth and Two Harbors, plans to merge with Aspirus Health, a Wisconsin-based healthcare giant. The merger aims to improve access to healthcare, expand investment in communities, and create a best-in-class care network. The combined organization will operate 19 hospitals, 130 outpatient facilities, and employ 14,000 staff. The merger is expected to be completed by 2024.
U.S. News & World Report released its latest rankings for the country’s top children’s hospitals, with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center taking the top spot. The rankings have come under legal scrutiny, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu alleging bias, questionable methodology, and undisclosed financing. The rankings now place more weight on measures of hospital quality like commitment to best practices and equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to identify the best hospitals based on location and specialty has become particularly important in recent years as healthcare systems reduce or eliminate their pediatric services in favor of more lucrative procedures.