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  • The Sense of an Ending

    May 20, 2013 |

    The New Yorker |

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    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    More than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s or similar illnesses, and that number is growing as the population ages - without any immediate prospect of a cure, advocacy groups have begun promoting ways to offer people with dementia a comfortable decline instead of imposing on them a medical model of care, which seeks to defer death through escalating interventions. An Arizona nursing home offers new ways to care for people with dementia.

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  • If this was a pill, you'd do anything to get it

    April 28, 2013 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

    *Medical research has done wonders to rid populations of diseases; however, the U.S. health care system has failed to appropriate the right resources to Medicare patients with one or more chronic conditions. Health Quality Partners in Doylstown, PA enrolls Medicare patients with at least one chronic illness and hospitalization and sends a trained nurse to see them on a routine basis, whether they are healthy or sick. As a result, the HQP program has reduced hospitalizations and cut Medicare costs.

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  • Medicine by Text Message: Learning From the Developing World

    April 04, 2013 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Malawi

    Health communication systems designed for rural, developing countries -- where hospitals are often understaffed and transportation is inadequate -- are being adapted to improve care in U.S. cities.

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  • Easier Than Taking Vitamins

    September 05, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    A nutrient powder can save anemic children, but the people who could benefit are distrustful. Having local mothers distribute the supplement was successful in Bangladesh.

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  • Drugs, Risk and the Myth of the ‘Evil' Addict

    September 27, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    While critics argue that Naloxone isn't safe for over-the-counter use, some cities have found success distributing Naloxone to community members to help save lives of addicts who overdose. Naloxone can be administered to help those overdosing survive and jump-start the withdrawal process.

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  • Making Medical Donations Work

    August 09, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Vietnam, Khanh Hoa

    Hospitals in the U.S. throw out huge amounts of supplies and equipment, and third-world hospitals need it. Many organizations help bridge the gap to transport supplies, but end up donating unusable equipment - teaching hospitals what to donate as well as knowing where the equipment is going are just some of the ways that efficiency can be improved.

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  • Doctor Hotspot

    August 03, 2011 |

    PBS Frontline |

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    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    The highest hospital costs come from preventable emergency room visits. A doctor in Camden developed a home visit program which gives better and cheaper care.

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  • Treating the Cause, Not the Illness

    July 28, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    The United States now has a variety of federally-supported nutrition programs, but the health care system remains disconnected from the social determinants of health. Many doctors simply lack the resources to provide the comprehensive care proven to have greater impact on health than strictly medical treatment. A group called Health Leads is training young volunteers to treat the social factors, like poor nutrition and housing needs.

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  • New for Aspiring Doctors, the People Skills Test

    July 10, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Roanoke, Virginia

    Miscommunication is the leading cause of medical errors, so medical schools in the U.S. are testing aspiring doctors' communication and team work abilities during admissions.

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  • Speaking Up for Patient Safety, and Survival

    April 28, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Michigan

    Patients in U.S. hospitals suffer high rates of infection due to poor practices such as lack of proper hand-washing and lack of sanitization when inserting central line catheters. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association set out to reduce the rate of infection in their Intensive Care Units by developing a 5-step protocol for nurses and doctors to follow when inserting central lines. What they found was astonishing-- following these simple steps reduced the rate of infection to zero within three months of implementation.

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