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Inpatient blood draws are often performed during sleep hours, Yale study finds
The Yale study on non-urgent blood draws demonstrates a need for more patient-centered care.
19 Jan 2023
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American Heart Association Statement to Advance Peripheral Artery Disease Quality of Care and Outcomes
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement to advance the science and practice of PAD treatment.
14 Oct 2022
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New Research Initiative to Identify Sex-specific Treatment Strategies for Coronary Artery Disease
The prospective multi-center registry will focus on the safety and effectiveness of Shockwave’s intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) technology in female patients.
30 Sep 2022
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Gender and Connecting with Your Health Provider: A Q&A with Dr. Christine J. Ko
Recently, Dr. Christine J Ko wrote a book, published by Routledge, titled “How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection.” We chatted with Dr. Ko to get her insight into the roles psychology and gender play in health care interactions.
10 Jul 2022
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Team Effort Among Yale Pathologists, Smilow Oncologists Leads to Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment
Yale pathologists and Smilow oncologists team to provide expert diagnosis and treatment to a young patient who arrived at the hospital with severe complications.
13 Apr 2022
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Taking Care with Language to Take Better Care of Patients
How medical providers describe their patients in electronic records can have significant effects on their patients’ care. Two recent studies offer new insight and present an opportunity to improve health outcomes by eliminating negative descriptions.
21 Mar 2022
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Yale Pathology Joins in Celebration of National Patient Safety Awareness Week
The medical professionals in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine are joining their colleagues throughout the Yale New Haven Health System and across the country in celebrating National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19.
14 Mar 2022
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Two Pathology Assistants Cited for Attention to Detail, Patient Safety
Two Pathology Assistants in the Department of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine were recently acknowledged for their focus on quality and patient safety.
21 Feb 2022
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Efforts By Andrea Barbieri, MD, and Kristen Tupay Highlight Continuous Focus on Safety at Yale Pathology
Two recent efforts by Yale Pathology Department professionals highlight the continuous focus on patient and staff safety at Yale Pathology and within the Yale New Haven Hospital System (YNHHS).
14 Feb 2022
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Meet Dr. Tara Sanft
Dr. Sanft explains her role as a breast medical oncologist, as well as Director of the Survivorship Clinic and Patient Experience Officer.
15 Jul 2021
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Yale Study: Hospital Safety Measures Offer Patients Reassurance During Procedures
Emerging information from cardiac electrophysiologists at Yale New Haven Hospital’s (YNHH) Heart and Vascular Center shows that hospital safety protocols were effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
2 Sep 2020
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Schwartz Finds “Heart of Gold”
Schwartz Finds “Heart of Gold”
8 Jun 2020
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Psychiatry Residents Launch Medication Home Delivery Program for CMHC Patients
A group of Yale Psychiatry residents have launched a medication home delivery program to help patients unable to get their prescription medication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
19 May 2020
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Physicians at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital Launch Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic began forcing people across the state and nation into self-imposed quarantine earlier this spring, the care providers and staff at Yale New Haven Psychiatry Hospital (YNHPH) knew they had to find innovative ways to continue providing services to patients — regardless of whether they could meet in person.
18 May 2020
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Gifted Oximeters Help Those Infected With COVID-19 Monitor Their Recovery at Home
Gifted oximeters help those infected with COVID-19 monitor their recovery at home
14 May 2020
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YNHH Transforms for COVID-19 Care
YNHH Transforms For COVID-19 Care
14 May 2020
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Berland Leads Generalist Firm Through Change
Berland Leads Generalist Firm Through Change
13 May 2020
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Borgstrom and Yale New Haven Health Help Guide a Hard-hit Portion of Connecticut Through Perilous Times
In addition to advising Governor Lamont’s administration on the state’s health response, Borgstrom and other members of the Health Response Team make sure that allocations of equipment, facilities, and personnel in suddenly overburdened health facilities meet the needs of patients.
7 May 2020
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Hospitals Report Fewer Heart Attacks and Strokes Amid COVID-19
Doctors worry patients are avoiding hospital visits for health issues that require prompt care.
Source: Yale Medicine
6 May 2020
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The New Language of Telehealth
Telemedicine is teaching us new ways to communicate with our patients.
Source: The New York Times
5 May 2020