Week in Review | May, 26 2018

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

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Organizations are trying to improve security, but employees remain an obstacle

While organizations have made investments into data security tools, employees remain a major barrier to achieving full privacy, according to a survey commissioned by Biscom.

Organizations are trying to improve security, but employees remain an obstacle

While organizations have made investments into data security tools, employees remain a major barrier to achieving full privacy, according to a survey commissioned by Biscom.

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mHealth provides more benefits to diabetes patients adept at self-management

Mobile health (mHealth) is better utilized by users who are more engaged in self-management. Findings were published May 21 in JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

mHealth provides more benefits to diabetes patients adept at self-management

Mobile health (mHealth) is better utilized by users who are more engaged in self-management. Findings were published May 21 in JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

Safety program reduces SSIs by 61% after colorectal procedures

Researchers have reduced surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing colorectal operations by 61 percent in less than two years, according to a study published ahead of print in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Safety program reduces SSIs by 61% after colorectal procedures

American Academy of Pediatrics selects SnapMD as telehealth provider

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has selected SnapMD as its provider of telehealth technology.

American Academy of Pediatrics selects SnapMD as telehealth provider

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has selected SnapMD as its provider of telehealth technology.

1 in 3 healthcare organizations have experienced a cyberattack

A survey conducted by cybersecurity provider Imperva has found that more than one in three healthcare organizations have experienced a cyberattack within the last year, while one in 10 have paid a ransom.

1 in 3 healthcare organizations have experienced a cyberattack

Intermountain develops tool to predict risk of hospitalization for COPD patients

Researchers have developed a tool that utilizes laboratory tests to identify which patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at a high risk of hospitalization.

Intermountain develops tool to predict risk of hospitalization for COPD patients

Researchers have developed a tool that utilizes laboratory tests to identify which patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at a high risk of hospitalization.

Half of medication-related harm in discharged patients is preventable

Harm from medicines occurs in one in three older patients following discharge, 50 percent of which is preventable. Findings were published May 22 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Half of medication-related harm in discharged patients is preventable

Harm from medicines occurs in one in three older patients following discharge, 50 percent of which is preventable. Findings were published May 22 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Tablet use before bed could spell trouble for sleep patterns

The use of light-emitting tablets near bedtime could delay sleep, suppress melatonin production and hinder next-morning alertness, according to a study published May 22 in Physiological Reports.

Tablet use before bed could spell trouble for sleep patterns

The use of light-emitting tablets near bedtime could delay sleep, suppress melatonin production and hinder next-morning alertness, according to a study published May 22 in Physiological Reports.

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