# patient care (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover patient care. Page: Feed: --- ## [Penn State Health notifies public of potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/penn-state-health-notifies-public-of-potential-measles-exposure-at-penn-state-health-golisano-childrens-hospital/) _2026-08-21 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ Penn State Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. ## [Penn State College of Medicine hosts national gathering of medicinal plant researchers](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/penn-state-college-of-medicine-hosts-national-gathering-of-medicinal-plant-researchers/) _2026-08-20 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ Experts gathered in Hershey for the American Council for Medicinally Active Plants annual conference, hosted by Penn State College of Medicine. ## [College of Medicine, Penn State students earn national recognition for global health solution](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/college-of-medicine-penn-state-students-earn-national-recognition-for-global-health-solution/) _2026-08-19 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ A multidisciplinary team of Penn State and Penn State College of Medicine students will present their innovative approach to climate-resilient food systems at the 2026 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. ## [The Medical Minute: What is 7-OH? The dangerous addiction risk sold at convenience stores](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/the-medical-minute-what-is-7-oh-the-dangerous-addiction-risk-sold-at-convenience-stores/) _2026-08-19 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ 7-OH kratom products sold in vape shops and gas stations are raising concerns over their opioid-like effects, addiction risks and intense withdrawal, warns a Penn State Health addiction medicine expert. ## [Global Health Exchange Program celebrates 10 years of cross-cultural learning](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/global-health-exchange-program-celebrates-10-years-of-cross-cultural-learning/) _2026-08-19 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ Penn State College of Medicine hosted international learners this summer for the Global Health Exchange Program while celebrating its 10-year anniversary. ## [AOA mourns passing of Civil Rights Movement leader and influential physician William G. Anderson, DO](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/aoa-mourns-passing-of-civil-rights-movement-leader-and-influential-physician-william-g-anderson-do/) _2026-08-18 · The DO Staff · The DO_ “Our profession is so very proud of Dr. Anderson and all that he accomplished in his incredible life, from spearheading the Albany Movement during the Civil Rights Movement to becoming an accomplished and respected surgeon," said AOA President Richard R. Thacker, DO, MACOI. The post AOA mourns passing of Civil Rights Movement leader and influential physician William G. Anderson, DO appeared first… ## [Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine recognized as best places to work for disability inclusion](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/penn-state-health-penn-state-college-of-medicine-recognized-as-best-places-to-work-for-disability-inclusion/) _2026-08-18 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have been named “World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses” in the 2026 Disability Index. ## [NHS urges those eligible to book a flu jab ahead of this winter season](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-urges-those-eligible-to-book-a-flu-jab-ahead-of-this-winter-season/) _2026-08-17 · rwootton · NHS England_ The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. From today, the national booking system is open so eligible people, including pregnant women and children, can pre-book their flu vaccinations when vaccinations start on 1 September. The NHS wants to \[…\] ## [Testosterone Cream for Women: Timeline, Benefits and Results](https://urofillclinic.com/testosterone-cream-for-women-timeline/) _2026-08-14 · Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., MD, MBA · The UroFill® Clinic_ Testosterone cream may help appropriately selected women with HSDD, but improvement is generally gradual. Dr. Alfie explains what women may notice during the first weeks and months of treatment. The post Testosterone Cream for Women: Timeline, Benefits and Results appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [Past Physician to the US President will be NBOME’s next president and CEO](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/past-physician-to-the-us-president-will-be-nbomes-next-president-and-ceo/) _2026-08-13 · The DO Staff · The DO_ Kevin O’Connor, DO, who served as Physician to the President for former President Joe Biden, brings three decades of leadership experience in many high-profile settings to the role. The post Past Physician to the US President will be NBOME’s next president and CEO appeared first on The DO . ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/apBb7eX5nLOR) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [NHS keeps its cool as temperatures and demand soar](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-keeps-its-cool-as-temperatures-and-demand-soar/) _2026-08-13 · jboshell · NHS England_ A&E demand hit a record high in July as the NHS faced a “summer surge”, while elective performance reached its best level against the 18-week target in nearly five years. A&E saw a record 2.5 million attendances last month amid two heatwaves, with the three busiest months ever all recorded between May and July. Despite \[…\] ## [Osetek helps set Guinness World Record](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/osetek-helps-set-guinness-world-record/) _2026-08-12 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ Penn State College of Medicine professor who teaches online through Penn State World Campus participated in setting a Guinness World Record. ## [Bucher honored for leadership, advocacy and mentorship](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/bucher-honored-for-leadership-advocacy-and-mentorship/) _2026-08-12 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ In recognition of his service to nursing, Donald Bucher recently received the Alumni Achievement Award, the Nese College of Nursing's most distinguished alumni honor. ## [DO becomes OSU team physician, ophthalmologist marks 50th mission trip, CORK research conference headed to California](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/do-named-osu-team-physician-ophthalmologist-marks-50th-humanitarian-mission-cork-2026-announced/) _2026-08-12 · Katie Arvia · The DO_ Jesse Shaw, DO, is a new team physician for OSU Athletics, Ralph Crew, DO, completed his 50th humanitarian trip and CORK 2026 will bring OMM to the Golden State. The post DO becomes OSU team physician, ophthalmologist marks 50th mission trip, CORK research conference headed to California appeared first on The DO . ## [The best hospitals for maternity care, according to U.S. News & World Report](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/the-best-hospitals-for-maternity-care-according-to-u-s-news-world-report/) _2026-08-11 · The DO Staff · The DO_ Among other measures, researchers looked at C-section and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates, newborn complication rates, commitment to exclusive breast milk feeding and episiotomy rates. The post The best hospitals for maternity care, according to U.S. News & World Report appeared first on The DO . ## [Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/qa-are-environmental-chemicals-and-endometrial-cancer-linked/) _2026-08-11 · Penn State College of Medicine News · Penn State Health News_ Researchers at Penn State are investigating whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment may play a role in the development of endometrial cancer. ## [Defining AI for us, by us: Inside the OsteopathicAI vote](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/defining-ai-for-us-by-us-inside-the-osteopathicai-vote/) _2026-08-11 · Carisa Champion · The DO_ AOiA establishes OsteopathicAI, a profession-level minimum practice standard for ethical AI use in osteopathic medicine. The post Defining AI for us, by us: Inside the OsteopathicAI vote appeared first on The DO . ## [100,000 people receive treatment to cure deadly hep C virus on NHS in just ten years](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/100000-people-receive-treatment-to-cure-deadly-hep-c-virus-on-nhs-in-just-ten-years/) _2026-08-10 · jboshell · NHS England_ Over 100,000 people in England have accessed potentially life-saving treatment for hepatitis C in the last decade as part of a groundbreaking NHS programme, new figures show. NHS data shows that since the roll-out of pioneering antiviral drugs in 2015, over 100,000 people have been diagnosed and treated for Hep C, with England on track \[…\] ## [Testosterone Replacement Therapy Timeline for Men: What to Expect and When](https://urofillclinic.com/testosterone-replacement-therapy-timeline-men/) _2026-08-10 · Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., MD, MBA · The UroFill® Clinic_ Learn when TRT starts working and what men may expect from testosterone injections and cream during the first weeks and months of treatment. The post Testosterone Replacement Therapy Timeline for Men: What to Expect and When appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/a-decade-of-heart-camp-lionheart-celebrates-10-years/) _2026-08-07 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ Camp Lionheart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, bringing together children and teens with heart disease for a week of traditional summer camp activities in a medically supported environment. ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gQ2t56zubTFM) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Four Diamonds Mini-THON ® surpasses $83 million raised in the fight to conquer childhood cancer since 1993](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/four-diamonds-mini-thon-surpasses-83-million-raised-in-the-fight-to-conquer-childhood-cancer-since-1993/) _2026-08-07 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ Student leaders from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states gathered today in Hershey for the annual Mini-THON Leadership Summit, where they celebrated another milestone year in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. During the event, students revealed an impressive $6,478,166.86 raised during the 2025-26 school year to support Four Diamonds. ## [Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter](https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2026/08/penn-state-health-life-lion-adds-new-helicopter/) _2026-08-06 · Penn State Health News · Penn State Health News_ Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport has welcomed a new helicopter to its life-saving fleet, reinforcing the program’s commitment to providing safe, rapid critical care transport across central Pennsylvania and surrounding communities. ## [The Post-Workout Shrinkage No One Talks About: Understanding “Gym Penis”](https://urofillclinic.com/understanding-gym-penis/) _2026-08-06 · Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., MD, MBA · The UroFill® Clinic_ If your penis looks temporarily smaller or more retracted after exercise, there is usually no reason to panic. The phenomenon is sometimes jokingly called “gym penis.” The post The Post-Workout Shrinkage No One Talks About: Understanding “Gym Penis” appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [Questions to Ask Your Girth Enhancement Provider](https://urofillclinic.com/questions-for-girth-enhancement-provider/) _2026-08-05 · Perito Clinic · The UroFill® Clinic_ If you're considering girth enhancement, it's important to do your homework and make sure you're in the right hands. The post Questions to Ask Your Girth Enhancement Provider appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [AOA’s inaugural Physician Payment Policy fellows to study how medical services are valued and paid for in US healthcare](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/aoas-inaugural-physician-payment-policy-fellows-to-study-how-medical-services-are-valued-and-paid-for-in-us-healthcare/) _2026-08-04 · Katie Arvia · The DO_ Two osteopathic physicians have earned an 18-month fellowship to study medical coding and payment policy to drive patient advocacy. The post AOA’s inaugural Physician Payment Policy fellows to study how medical services are valued and paid for in US healthcare appeared first on The DO . ## [US Patent No. 122,075: What an improved butter churn reveals about A.T. Still, DO](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/08/what-a-butter-churn-reveals-about-the-mind-that-discovered-osteopathic-medicine/) _2026-08-04 · Daryl Callahan · The DO_ Before osteopathic medicine, Dr. Still channeled his passion for mechanics into everyday problems. He patented his enhanced butter churn in 1871. The post US Patent No. 122,075: What an improved butter churn reveals about A.T. Still, DO appeared first on The DO . ## [Caffeine and Sexual Health: Is Your Daily Coffee Helping—or Hurting—Your Sex Life?](https://urofillclinic.com/caffeine-sexual-health/) _2026-08-04 · Dr. Alfredo Suarez-Sarmiento Jr., MD, MBA · The UroFill® Clinic_ Can caffeine boost more than your energy level? The post Caffeine and Sexual Health: Is Your Daily Coffee Helping—or Hurting—Your Sex Life? appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [Tens of thousands of young people get vital protection from MenB in just a fortnight](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/tens-of-thousands-of-young-people-get-vital-protection-from-menb-in-just-a-fortnight/) _2026-08-02 · Tom W · NHS England_ Tens of thousands of young people have received the first of a life-saving double dose of the meningitis B vaccine within just 2 weeks of the NHS launching its biggest ever catch-up campaign for the virus. Since the programme began on 20 July, 89,261\* first doses of the vaccine have been given to young people, \[…\] ## [NHS inviting 500,000 men to join major prostate cancer research programme](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-inviting-500000-men-to-join-major-prostate-cancer-research-programme/) _2026-08-01 · jboshell · NHS England_ The NHS will begin contacting half a million men from this week inviting them to join a major research programme to improve early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. Men who have had or are living with prostate cancer will receive letters and text messages explaining how they can register to take part in what \[…\] ## [In Memoriam: July 2026](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/07/in-memoriam-july-2026/) _2026-07-29 · The DO Staff · The DO_ View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. The post In Memoriam: July 2026 appeared first on The DO . ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SkR9YemDbaYj) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [First-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/07/first-generation-medical-student-forges-her-own-path-in-osteopathic-medicine/) _2026-07-28 · AOA Staff · The DO_ Vani Ganesh, OMS IV, shares how her experience as a first-generation student has impacted her thoughts on patient care. The post First-generation medical student forges her own path in osteopathic medicine appeared first on The DO . ## [Hundreds of thousands of women access free morning-after pill at NHS pharmacies in first 5 months](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/hundreds-thousands-women-access-free-morning-after-pill-nhs-pharmacies-first-5-months/) _2026-07-27 · Tom W · NHS England_ Hundreds of thousands of women have accessed the morning-after pill at high street pharmacies in the first 5 months since the NHS made it available free-of-charge. New NHS figures show that almost 305,000 doses of the emergency contraceptive pill were supplied at pharmacies between October 2025 and March 2026 without women needing to book a \[…\] ## [Your Journey. Our Shared Commitment: The road ahead for our profession](https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2026/07/your-journey-our-shared-commitment-the-road-ahead-for-our-profession/) _2026-07-27 · Kathleen Creason · The DO_ AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, outlines the AOA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029, which is centered on raising the profile of osteopathic medicine, lifelong professional development and physician leadership. The post Your Journey. Our Shared Commitment: The road ahead for our profession appeared first on The DO . ## [Thousands with MS to get “life-changing” drug on NHS to help them walk more freely](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/thousands-ms-life-changing-drug-nhs-help-walk-more-freely/) _2026-07-22 · Tom W · NHS England_ Thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to be offered a new ‘signal booster’ therapy on the NHS to help them walk more easily and live more independently. Fampridine is the first medicine designed to improve walking in adults with MS and will now be routinely available on the NHS from today, \[…\] ## [Landmark NHS approval of cancer drugs offers new hope for children and adults with rare blood cancers](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/landmark-nhs-approval-of-cancer-drugs-offers-new-hope-for-children-and-adults-with-rare-blood-cancers/) _2026-07-17 · rwootton · NHS England_ Infants and young children are among hundreds of patients set to receive new life-saving drugs for rare blood cancers. Around 200 patients a year will benefit from the 2 new cutting-edge treatments approved by NHS England, offering fresh hope to families when other therapies have failed. Dabrafenib is a tablet that treats histiocytic neoplasms – \[…\] ## [Cancer patients rate NHS care highly as record numbers checked and treated](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/cancer-patients-rate-nhs-care-highly-as-record-numbers-checked-and-treated/) _2026-07-16 · rwootton · NHS England_ Tens of thousands of cancer patients have rated the care they received from the NHS as nearly 9 out of 10, as NHS teams see and treat record numbers of people for the disease. The latest patient experience figures come as NHS cancer checks have reached nearly 3.4 million in a year – more than doubling in the last decade. The number of patients receiving cancer \[…\] ## [The Hidden Sexual Side Effect of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications — and How to Fix It​](https://urofillclinic.com/glp-testosterone/) _2026-07-14 · Perito Clinic · The UroFill® Clinic_ GLP-1 patients often describe a corresponding decrease in libido. Here's what you need to know and how to reverse it. The post The Hidden Sexual Side Effect of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications — and How to Fix It​ appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [NHS aims to prevent one in four sepsis deaths](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/nhs-aims-to-prevent-one-in-four-sepsis-deaths/) _2026-07-13 · jboshell · NHS England_ The NHS will aim to prevent thousands of deaths from sepsis by 2035 as part of a series of measures to improve the treatment of the deadly condition. Sepsis is a life-threatening response to an infection in the body, which can cause significant damage to tissues and organs, and is estimated to cause around 4,000 \[…\] ## [Why Cheap Penile Enhancement Can Cost More Than You Think](https://urofillclinic.com/cheap-girth-enhancement/) _2026-07-07 · Perito Clinic · The UroFill® Clinic_ Shopping for penile enhancement by price alone can be risky. Learn what the cost should include, from medical evaluation and authentic product to follow-up care and emergency access. The post Why Cheap Penile Enhancement Can Cost More Than You Think appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [Big Bangs, Bigger Confidence: A Fourth of July Men’s Health Celebration](https://urofillclinic.com/july-4th-urofill/) _2026-07-02 · Perito Clinic · The UroFill® Clinic_ The UroFill Clinic is celebrating the only way we know how: by talking about men’s health, confidence, erections, girth, and making sure the spark is still very much alive. The post Big Bangs, Bigger Confidence: A Fourth of July Men’s Health Celebration appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [When Considering Girth Enhancement, Think About the Future](https://urofillclinic.com/girth-enhancement-future-risks/) _2026-07-01 · Perito Clinic · The UroFill® Clinic_ Choosing the wrong type of girth enhancement can have lifelong repercussions. The post When Considering Girth Enhancement, Think About the Future appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [The Confession Booth Has No Walls](https://dannoyes.com/how-patients-actually-use-ai/) _2026-06-29 · Dan Noyes · Dan Noyes | Medical AI Strategies & Patient Design_ Glimpse into how patients actually use AI when they openly confess why and how they are increasingly relying on technology to manage their care. ## [Setting the Record Straight About Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)](https://urofillclinic.com/dr-perito-trt/) _2026-06-25 · Dr. Paul Perito, MD, FACS · The UroFill® Clinic_ Despite what you may have read in recent publications, testosterone replacement therapy is a safe, viable way to keep men healthy as they age. Here’s what you need to know. The post Setting the Record Straight About Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) appeared first on The UroFill® Clinic . ## [From ESG Storytelling to Venture Discipline: A New Discipline for Venture Capital](https://samvakili.substack.com/p/from-esg-storytelling-to-venture) _2026-05-31 · Sam VAKILI · Edge Intelligence by Sam Vakili_ The next generation of strong venture-backed companies will not be built only around faster software, better distribution, or market arbitrage. ## [Celebrating Earth Day : Caring for Patients and the Planet](https://www.qchblog.com/news/2026/4/22/celebrating-earth-day-caring-for-patients-and-the-planet) _2026-04-22 · Queensway Carleton Hospital · Queensway Carleton Hospital Blog_ Did you know that healthcare contributes to nearly 5% of global carbon emissions? This Earth Day, the 2026 theme-“Our Power, Our Planet”-reminds us of the role each of us plays in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Healthcare systems rely heavily on energy, water, and materials, and addressing their environmental impact is critical to protecting both patient health and the well-being of… ## [From Hospital Bed to 29 Canal Skates: A Comeback Story](https://www.qchblog.com/news/2026/4/17/from-hospital-bed-to-29-canal-skates-a-comeback-story) _2026-04-17 · Queensway Carleton Hospital · Queensway Carleton Hospital Blog_ Three years ago, avid skater Michelle Schafer was out on a skating track in Gatineau, Quebec, with her children when a fall temporarily changed the way she stayed active. After breaking her femur, she did not immediately realize the severity of the injury and even skated nearly a kilometre back before driving home and seeking medical attention. The next day, she was admitted to Queensway Carleton… ## [Healthcare AI Governance: Moving from Theory to the Bedside](https://dannoyes.com/practica-healthcare-ai-governance/) _2026-04-15 · Dan Noyes · Dan Noyes | Medical AI Strategies & Patient Design_ Healthcare AI adoption is currently a performance of speed over safety. This post outlines three critical steps for robust governance. ## [When Clinical Judgment Collides With AI](https://dannoyes.com/healthcare-ai-clinical-decision-support/) _2026-04-06 · Dan Noyes · Dan Noyes | Medical AI Strategies & Patient Design_ Why hospitals need stronger governance before algorithmic authority becomes the default. ## [Lessons from Emergency Psychiatry](https://www.qchblog.com/news/2026/3/24/lessons-from-emergency-psychiatry) _2026-03-24 · Queensway Carleton Hospital · Queensway Carleton Hospital Blog_ Lessons from Emergency Psychiatry: Reflections from a Medical Student Elective at Queensway Carleton Hospital Author: Shelly Palchik Prolonged stays in the Emergency Department can quietly erode a patient’s sense of feeling seen. While healthcare providers know that patients continue to receive active care even as labs, imaging, specialty consultations, or reassessments are pending, the interim… ## [Wearables, Data and Privacy: Charting the Next Frontier of Patient‑Centric Care](https://dannoyes.com/wearables-data-and-privacy/) _2026-03-23 · Dan Noyes · Dan Noyes | Medical AI Strategies & Patient Design_ We are at a watershed moment where patient care is shifting from episodic encounters in hospitals to continuous, real‑time monitoring at home.