With the spread of the epidemic in 2019, hospitals became overcrowded, creating a need to relieve them of patients. This is how the Hospital at Home program actually appeared. The program has become a comfortable and efficient solution for both patients and hospitals. Many people have the opportunity to use this program, including patients with limited mobility and  urinary incontinence . In the United States, the Hospital at Home program was launched in 2020 with the support

Caring for a bedbound patient, especially one with dementia or in pain, can be challenging and stressful. Many caregivers face resistance when changing briefs, with patients pushing, shouting, or grabbing to prevent care. Nancy from Hospice Care Plan emphasizes the importance of preparation: always explain each step to the patient, use a turn sheet to avoid pulling on their body, and remain calm and reassuring. If the patient shows signs of pain, consult the hospice team or P

Accessible travel and outdoor recreation can offer enriching experiences for individuals with mobility challenges, as demonstrated at the North of North Resort in Ely, Minnesota. The resort features fully accessible cabins with roll-in showers, adjustable sinks, and easy dock access, allowing guests in wheelchairs to enjoy lakeside walks, canoeing, and nature exploration. Visitors navigated challenges such as uneven terrain and heavy equipment, highlighting the importance of

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are increasingly targeting patients with complex chronic conditions, even as overall plan availability declines. Open enrollment for 2026 has seen a reduction in standard MA offerings in 35 states, with major insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare shrinking their presence and some, such as Ochsner Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, exiting certain markets. Contributing factors include reimbursement changes under the Biden admini

The concept of dying well is evolving in Australia, moving beyond the medicalization of death to embrace family-led and personalized deathcare. Zenith Virago, founder of the Natural Death Care Centre, exemplifies this shift. After personally guiding her friend’s post-mortem care, she has trained thousands of “deathwalkers” to support families in navigating dying, death, and bereavement with practical guidance and emotional presence. Family-led funerals, where loved ones parti

Abstract Background/Objectives : Falls are a major public health concern among older adults, often resulting in injury, mortality, and loss of independence. Understanding fall-related risk factors is essential for developing effective prevention strategies. This study examined the multifactorial risk assessment of falls among Thai community-dwelling older adults, aiming to identify and prioritize modifiable risk factors for targeted interventions in the Thai context. Methods

Abstract Background People living with long-term indwelling urinary catheterization at home are increasing globally. Few studies on prevalence have been done globally and none in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the prevalence and indications of long-term indwelling urinary catheterization (IUC) at home in Northwestern Tanzania and to determine the reasons for staying long with an indwelling urinary catheter after diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy was confi

Amazon Pharmacy has launched in-office kiosks to help patients receive their medications immediately after doctor appointments, starting December 2025 in select One Medical locations across Los Angeles. This innovation aims to address a major health care gap—nearly one-third of prescriptions in the U.S. go unfilled, and many patients delay treatment due to the inconvenience of visiting a pharmacy. The kiosks bring the pharmacy directly to the point of care, allowing patients

Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes and economic feasibility of Aquablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia...

Summary Background Conditioning with an alarm is one of the first-line treatments for enuresis. It is safe and has well-documented...

Abstract Objective: To evaluate trends in the prevalence of urethral stricture disease (USD) and treatment approaches within the veteran and civilian populations over the past two decades, with an emphasis on the impact of the American Urological Association (AUA) 2016 recommendations. Methods: We accessed the medical records of 476,715 randomly selected male veterans from 2000 to 2024 using the VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI). Patients were identified thr

Abstract Objective: To investigate clinically relevant microbiological characteristics of uropathogens and to compare patients with...

Kathleen Whelan, a retired nurse, has been the sole caregiver for her 79-year-old husband, Alan, who has progressive supranuclear palsy...

Physicians treating Medicare patients have seen their real income drop by more than one-third since 2016 due to stagnant reimbursement,...

This study examines the governance of nonprofit hospitals and hospital systems, analyzing both internal mechanisms, such as boards of...

The NICE Late-Stage Assessment (LSA) guidance provides recommendations on the use of intermittent urethral catheters for adults with...

IDSA has released the first IDSA guidelines on management and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). These guidelines...

Mary, a 72-year-old resident in an Australian nursing home with a BMI of 45, illustrates the challenges of providing bariatric care....

A recent government review has recommended that NHS physician associates (PAs) be prohibited from diagnosing patients who have not...

Two U.S. senators, Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), are demanding that the FDA disclose which foreign drug...