Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere – in our jobs, in our homes and at the doctor’s office. While the use of AI grows, a new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds fewer Americans are open to AI being used in their health care.
Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests, including from a state senator and a state nurses association, to remove billionaire donor Les Wexner’s name from buildings because of his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, the university has yet to take any action.
Physical therapy is a key step on the path to recovery after injuries or certain surgical procedures. A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows 3 out of 4 (76%) patients don’t complete their physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries and potential surgical setbacks.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States is expected to face a significant shortage of OB-GYNs in the next five years. It’s vital for women to have access to highly trained health care providers for all stages of their lives, from the first menstrual cycle to menopause and beyond. Certified nurse-midwives offer this kind of care, but most Americans don’t realize it.
Despite getting eight hours of sleep at night, Maddy Dumas struggled to stay awake during the day. If she laid down for a nap, she was out cold. It wasn’t until her husband kept complaining about her loud snoring and a choking noise at night that Dumas contacted her doctor to see if she had a sleep disorder. Turns out she had obstructive sleep apnea.
Research shows that nearly half of individuals who die by suicide had visited a health care provider in the weeks prior to their death. Yet, existing suicide screening approaches in healthcare settings fail to identify most patients who go on to engage in suicidal behavior or die by suicide.
Studies show that the average attention span is now only eight seconds. That’s about as much time as it takes to read a few sentences before being distracted.
Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don’t realize these symptoms can mean there’s a problem in the hip.
Based on the positive results of a new pilot study offering personalized aquatic occupational therapy for 19 autistic children, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine will expand the program to include 36 autistic children over the next year.
Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia are all signs of hormonal changes and symptoms of menopause, when a woman no longer has menstrual cycles. They can also signal perimenopause, when the body is preparing for this next season of life.
Three years ago, Ann Sidesinger could barely walk 10 feet. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis had made her lungs thick and stiff. Even with an oxygen tank, it was hard to catch her breath.
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140 percent over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association. A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that many Americans are not aware of the long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy and the critical care needed before, during and after pregnancy.
Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health whether it’s via a smart device on their wrist or finger or a blood pressure monitor. However, a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor.
Suicide remains a pressing public health concern. An estimated 703,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide, according to The World Health Organization. In 2022, there were 49,449 suicides in the United States.
