It is rather startling that between the last week of 2023 and the first two weeks of 2024 that 4,810 people age 65 and older died from COVID. https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/old-people-does-society-care-ageism-pandemic/     The post Do We Simply Not Care About Old People? first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

I sincerely doubt that I am the only person guilty of multitasking and finding it hard to focus. Great information regarding getting to that place of focus. https://jamesclear.com/focus The post Focus: The Ultimate Guide on How to Improve Focus and Concentration first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

nteresting article regarding increased risk of dementia after stroke, even up to 20 years out. https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20240207/risk-of-dementia-3x-higher-after-stroke-at-1-year-elevated-up-to-20-years The post Risk of dementia 3x higher after stroke at 1 year, elevated up to 20 years first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Interesting study out of Finland that patients hospitalized for depression had extremely high risk of suicide the first few days after discharge. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2814598 The post Variations in Suicide Risk and Risk Factors After Hospitalization for Depression in Finland, 1996-2017 first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Latest research shows that certain reproductive milestones can influence insulin resistance with an increased risk to develop adult onset diabetes. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/irregular-periods-pcos-linked-to-higher-risk-of-diabetes-high-cholesterol#Effect-of-reproductive-milestones-on-metabolic-health The post Irregular periods, PCOS linked to higher risk of diabetes, high cholesterol first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Part 3: The latest research on BMI and how it can impact your legal case. In Parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part series, we delved into the origins of Body Mass Index/BMI and the definitions of “fatness” as well as some of the associated drawbacks and potential health complications. I bet you were wondering, “If BMI is so imprecise, why have they been using it for so long?” That is what I was thinking. The best I can figure out is that in today’s politically correct society, it must be easier for a provider to discuss with their patient that their body mass index is elevated at 45 kg/m2 instead of te ..read more

nsomnia is a problem in many individuals; a recent study finds that approximately 76% of individuals with mild COVID have experienced Insomnia and 23% with severe insomnia. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/sleep-disorder/even-mild-cases-of-covid-can-leave-lingering-insomnia The post Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave Lingering Insomnia first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Chat GPT has the potential for helping radiologists identify benign and malignant bone tumors; collaboration with the radiologist reader is necessary. https://www.auntminnie.com/clinical-news/ct/article/15662512/chatgpt-shows-potential-for-assisting-in-bone-tumor-diagnosis     The post ChatGPT shows potential for assisting in bone tumor diagnosis first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Nursing is the most trusted profession- now we need to work on the staffing issues! https://nursejournal.org/articles/nurses-ranked-the-most-trusted-profession-2023/ The post Nurses Ranked Most Trusted Profession for the 21st Year Amid the Nursing Shortage first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more

Interesting post- few people stay in remission once newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes through weight loss. Unfortunately, only 6% of people achieve remission over 8 years, half of those return to high blood sugar within three year’s time. Of note, this research study was “observational and lacking the rigor of a controlled clinical trial”. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/01/23/diabetes-weight-loss-study/5941705953836/ The post Weight loss won’t ensure diabetes remission over long term, study indicates first appeared on Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX ..read more