HOSPITALISATION

Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Check-Up: Room for Improvement in New Zealand

In New Zealand, managing cholesterol levels after a heart attack is crucial. The focus is on low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called "bad" cholesterol. After a first heart attack, doctors aim to keep LDL in check to prevent further issues. However, there's a gap in how well this is being done. A study looked at how LDL is managed in the year following a heart at...

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Tiny Triumphs: How Weekly Wins Brighten NICU Stays

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a place where tiny babies fight big battles. It is a place where parents often feel helpless. Parents of babies in the NICU often feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. It is hard to see their little ones hooked up to machines and tubes. It is even harder to watch them struggle to breathe, eat, or just grow. B...

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May 19 2025HEALTH

How Frail Patients Recover After Early Physiotherapy

In the world of healthcare, a big question is how well frail patients bounce back after getting early physiotherapy while in the hospital. This is especially true for those who are in the hospital for a short, intense period. A recent study took a close look at this issue. It focused on people who were in the hospital briefly but intensely and received physiotherapy ...

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Breathing Trouble: The Hidden Costs of Bronchiectasis in the Top End

Bronchiectasis, a lung condition where airways widen and become scarred, is a serious issue for many Indigenous adults in the Top End of Northern Territory. A recent study took a close look at the clinical and economic impact of hospital visits due to this condition. The study focused on 15 Indigenous patients, with an average age of 51. 8 years. Over a three-month ...

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Australian Cancer Patients: High Costs and Hospital Stays from Therapy Complications

Over a span of 14 years, Australian cancer patients faced challenges such as post-therapy complications after treatment, particularly systemic therapy and radiotherapy, leading to unplanned hospital stays. With a focus on 8, 633 cancer patients and over 1 million emergency hospital admissions, the study showed that complications increased significantly each yea...

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Older Hospital Patients and Malnutrition: Whats the Risk?

Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, gender, other health issues, or certain conditions that can be treated...

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