Posts Tagged ‘Hospital Perth Amboy’
Can Obesity Help in Stroke Recovery?
A new study is turning standard results about the effects of obesity on their heads – it showed that stroke patients who were obese had a much higher stroke recovery rate than those of regular weight, and those of the lowest weight bracket had the worst survival rates. Doctors are trying to make sense of…
Read MoreHospitals Look Forward to New Medicaid Regulations
Hospital administrations have complied with what they deem inefficient and costly Medicaid regulations for decades with no respite. Recently, CMS, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, asked hospitals to weigh in on how they can make their services more efficient, and hospital administrators came out with some strong suggestions for how to lighten their…
Read MoreTelemedicine is a Growing Skill Among US Doctors
Telemedicine is gaining popularity as an option for getting professional medical help quickly and at low cost. It’s fairly exploded, growing 260% from 2015 to 2017, and it continues to move upwards. What is telemedicine? Telemedicine is the ability to get professional medical help over the telephone, a virtual medical appointment. Simple enough. But as…
Read MoreThe Job of the Social Worker in Short Term Rehabilitation
A social worker is an integral part of a short term rehabilitation staff. Depending on the size of the rehab facility, there might be a social worker working part time or full time, or there may be more than one to meet the needs of all of the patients. Social workers in short term rehabilitation…
Read MoreFinding the Right Post-Op Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Many patients need post-op care after discharge from a hospital. After a stroke or major surgery, patients and their families need to make the big decision about where to go for continued post-op care, which they may need until they’re more recovered. Patients with private insurance may have more leeway, but Medicare beneficiaries need to…
Read MoreCHF Rehab, Symptoms, and Causes
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a condition where a person’s heart is not capable of functioning adequately. This is obviously a serious illness, and catching symptoms early can make a big difference in outcomes. There are many ways to prevent CHF in most cases, although depending on the cause, it can be difficult to…
Read More“SpinCare,” a Breakthrough in Wound Care
A specialized gun that shoots threads to form a shield on top of a wound is the newest innovation in wound care. The gun, reminiscent of a standard glue gun, may revolutionize the wound care industry, with its ability to protect a wound and let it heal more effectively than traditional wound bandages and dressings.…
Read MoreInnovative Heart Patch to Prevent Muscle Damage During Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. If someone survives a heart attack, he is already at a much greater risk for another one, and needs to make lifestyle changes to keep his heart healthy. A cardiac rehabilitation program is highly recommended after a heart episode, and it has been shown to…
Read More5 Ways to Offer Emotional Support for Respiratory Rehab Patients
Respiratory diseases are the third highest cause of death in the United States. While many people do well living with the disease, especially if they go through a respiratory rehab program, the physical symptoms they feel and the knowledge they have that they illness could be fatal certainly gives them emotional dissonance. The facts show…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Strategies for Progressive Diseases
Many of the effects of progressive diseases that affect a person’s muscular system can be slowed down or improved with physical therapy. Diseases such as Parkinson’s, Freidrich’s Ataxia, as well as many others, may be progressive and degenerative, but exercises geared toward delaying the progression can improve a person’s chance of health. Physical therapy as…
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