Data Overload in Diabetes Care? A New Summary Score Is Here

Data Overload in Diabetes Care? A New Summary Score Is Here

by | Apr 5, 2022

Ask any of the nearly one in 10 Americans diagnosed with diabetes and they’ll say keeping their blood sugar controlled throughout the day is essential. Yet, it is often an elusive goal. That’s because even subtle changes in diet, activity or stress can cause glucose...
Hope Is in the Air as Medical Supplies Are Flown to Tonga

Hope Is in the Air as Medical Supplies Are Flown to Tonga

by | Mar 10, 2022

The island nation of Tonga is still dealing with the aftermath from a volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the country in January. Described as a ‘once in a millennium event,’ experts estimate that 85% of population has been directly impacted by the natural...
Mobile Stroke Units Prove their Worth

Mobile Stroke Units Prove their Worth

by | Mar 1, 2022

Time. Ever elusive and arguably always in short supply. But when moments matter most—like a medical emergency—time is everything. One place that is extremely evident is with strokes. Mobile stroke units are specialized ambulances, equipped with the staff and equipment...
To Prevent Stroke, Start with the Heart

To Prevent Stroke, Start with the Heart

by | Feb 14, 2022

Does it sometimes feel like there are butterflies in your chest? Does your heart race or skip a beat? If it’s not your crush making your heart go pitter-pat, it could be a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation or AFib for short. This Valentine’s Day,...
A Secret Weapon When Tackling Your Medical ‘To-Do’ List

A Secret Weapon When Tackling Your Medical ‘To-Do’ List

by | Feb 1, 2022

By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor The COVID-19 pandemic led many people to postpone routine visits to their primary care provider in 2020. The result: missed physicals and cancer screenings, less chronic disease monitoring and medication adjustment, and overdue...