Methods Patients (N=105) from the Patient Engaged Research Center at a large, urban, midwestern health system completed a 23-item web-based survey on patient portal (MyChart) use and willingness to use the pati
But more importantly, “people want to take more control over their health,” explained Dlott. Good health is a form of currency and privilege—a sentiment that the health and wellness industry has been able to exploit in order to attract new consumers. Direct-to-consumer testing is just the...
Sure, we'd all love our home to smell like lilacs, the seashore, or even a pumpkin pie at all times.But a 2011 study found that home fragrances — like room sprays, diffusers, or candles — are a common cause of respiratory allergies. In fact, any strong perfume can be irritating, ...
Spending more time at home over the last few years has led to an increase in at-home health care for pet parents. This trend could have tried to replace vet care, but instead, we’re seeing a more positive approach. Pet parents are being encouraged and empowered to be more knowledgeable ...
(which sell food allergy testing kits) the rise was in people with a particular antibody, not those who reported allergies and the study didn’t find any connection (the rise simply happened at a similar time to the introduction of GM, although it actually took place before GM soy became ...
Costs for Diabetes: DCCT researchers estimate that intensive management doubles the cost of managing diabetes because of increased visits to a health care professional and the need for more frequent blood testing at home. However, this cost is offset by the reduction in medical expenses related to...
Decontamination of breast pump milk collection kits and related items at home and in hospital: guidance from a joint Working Group of the Healthcare Infection Society & Infection Prevention Society *. J Infect Prev. 2016;17(2):53–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757177415613566. 13. Ma M, Li...
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look for indications that a person could have celiac disease. To diagnose celiac disease, some testing must be done at a doctor’s office or hospital. For that reason, at-home test kits cannot diagnose this condition and should not be used in place of consulting with a health care provider...
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