When electronic health records are hard to use, patient safety may be at risk
With no standards for usability and safety, the systems are less likely to catch medical errors that could harm patients.
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U of U Health no. 1 Utah hospital for 10th year
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U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Rankings have rated University of Utah Hospital No. 1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for the tenth consecutive year.
Read MoreDevice for treating challenging bone fractures cleared by FDA
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The Bone Bolt System received an FDA 510(k) clearance to sell and market the device, marking it the first for a brand new medical device in the U’s history.
Read MoreDiscrimination toward children with disabilities
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Discrimination against children with disabilities may lead to substandard medical treatment, which could contribute to poor health outcomes.
Read MoreIs ‘second-guessing’ a hard-wired behavior? Mouse study offers clues
Have you ever made a decision that, in hindsight, seemed irrational? A new study with mice suggests that some decisions are, to a certain extent, beyond their control.
Read MoreCardiovascular health linked to musculoskeletal disorders
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People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and rotator cuff tendinitis.
Read MoreNewly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety, OCD
A new study shows that, like buttons on a game controller, specific microglia populations activate anxiety and OCSD behaviors while others dampen them.
Read MoreTechnology paves way for non-invasive breast cancer treatment
The new system uses MRI to locate and target the breast tumor, then high-intensity focused ultrasound heats the tissue and kills the cancer.
Read MoreDigital Health Initiative could lead to reliable health apps
Seven U of U Health projects have received seed grants funded by the Digital Health Initiative. The grants are designed to produce safer and more effective digital tools than are currently available.
Read MoreNew recommendations from the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Council
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The council continues to push forward with new recommendations for creating a more equitable and inclusive campus.
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