Measuring and improving the quality of home care

Published Date: 13 Mar 2023

This document outlines goals for improving the quality of care in nursing homes and provides recommendations to support these efforts.

Read Full News

Latest News

Are Parents More Likely to Refuse Vitamin K, HBV for Girls?

Among newborns, girls are more likely than boys to not receive vitamin K shots or hepatitis B vaccine; most newborns whose parents refuse vitamin K prophylaxis do not receive the hepatitis B vaccine.

Novel Narcolepsy Drug Delivers Benefits Beyond Wakefulness

The oral orexin receptor 2 agonist improved cognitive performance, daily functioning, and work productivity in addition to wakefulness and cataplexy control, new phase 3 data show.

US Doctors Seek Better Working Conditions in Canada

US doctors are emigrating to Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia in response to increasing healthcare bureaucracy and political tensions at home.

Multiple Clinical Factors Tied to Poor Bipolar Med Adherence

A meta-analysis identifies key clinical and sociodemographic factors linked to poor psychopharmacologic treatment adherence in adults with bipolar disorder.

A Simple Question May Flag Poor Quality Sleep

Asking adults how old they feel may help identify those at poor sleep risk. Adults who feel older than their age report more insomnia, poorer sleep regularity, and greater sleep-related impairment.

Can Chemoradiation Improve Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer?

New data suggest adding chemoradiotherapy to adjuvant gemcitabine does not improve overall survival after pancreatic cancer resection, but one subgroup appears to benefit.

Todays Updates

Jun 19 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Listener feedback, more long-term data on the TAVR/SAVR question, population prevalence of valvular heart disease in the US, and a CMS proposal to expand TAVR coverage are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast.

Avian Influenza Vaccination: Are Safety Fears Justified?

False claims about poultry vaccination continue to circulate despite evidence supporting its role in protecting livestock and limiting the spread of avian influenza.

Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Man

Severe esophageal symptoms that do not respond to standard treatment may warrant endoscopic evaluation and targeted diagnostic testing.

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Weight Loss in Obesity

10-hour time-restricted eating promotes greater weight loss and improved body composition in adults with obesity and without diabetes than standard dietary counseling alone.

AI's 'Blind Trust' Problem Puts Patients at Risk

Panelists at HLTH Europe 2026 warned that clinicians and patients are increasingly deferring to algorithmic outputs over independent judgment.

GI Symptoms May Predict Cardiac Complications in SSc

In patients with systemic sclerosis, specific gastrointestinal manifestations are linked to distinct cardiac complications, a recent study shows.

Todays Updates

Jun 19 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Listener feedback, more long-term data on the TAVR/SAVR question, population prevalence of valvular heart disease in the US, and a CMS proposal to expand TAVR coverage are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast.

Avian Influenza Vaccination: Are Safety Fears Justified?

False claims about poultry vaccination continue to circulate despite evidence supporting its role in protecting livestock and limiting the spread of avian influenza.

Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Man

Severe esophageal symptoms that do not respond to standard treatment may warrant endoscopic evaluation and targeted diagnostic testing.

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Weight Loss in Obesity

10-hour time-restricted eating promotes greater weight loss and improved body composition in adults with obesity and without diabetes than standard dietary counseling alone.

AI's 'Blind Trust' Problem Puts Patients at Risk

Panelists at HLTH Europe 2026 warned that clinicians and patients are increasingly deferring to algorithmic outputs over independent judgment.

GI Symptoms May Predict Cardiac Complications in SSc

In patients with systemic sclerosis, specific gastrointestinal manifestations are linked to distinct cardiac complications, a recent study shows.

Latest News

Among newborns, girls are more likely than boys to not receive vitamin K shots or hepatitis B vaccine; most newborns whose parents refuse vitamin K prophylaxis do not receive the hepatitis B vaccine.

The oral orexin receptor 2 agonist improved cognitive performance, daily functioning, and work productivity in addition to wakefulness and cataplexy control, new phase 3 data show.

US doctors are emigrating to Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia in response to increasing healthcare bureaucracy and political tensions at home.

A meta-analysis identifies key clinical and sociodemographic factors linked to poor psychopharmacologic treatment adherence in adults with bipolar disorder.

Asking adults how old they feel may help identify those at poor sleep risk. Adults who feel older than their age report more insomnia, poorer sleep regularity, and greater sleep-related impairment.

New data suggest adding chemoradiotherapy to adjuvant gemcitabine does not improve overall survival after pancreatic cancer resection, but one subgroup appears to benefit.

News All Time

ASM Levels Equivalent in Maternal and Cord Blood

Antiseizure medication levels in maternal and cord blood at delivery are similar in pregnant women with epilepsy, indicating significant placental passage, a study shows.

Frequent Migraines? Hold the Toothpaste

Switching from toothpaste to saline for brushing teeth was associated with significant reductions in migraine frequency and severity, a new short-term study suggests.

Expanded Diagnostic Criteria Behind ADHD, Autism Rise?

Genetic data suggest that expanding diagnostic criteria may account for much of the increase in ADHD and autism diagnoses.

Blinatumomab Outperforms Chemotherapy in High-Risk B-ALL

Children receiving blinatumomab instead of two chemotherapy blocks have higher event-free survival and fewer relapses.

Poor Sleep in Midlife Tied to Worse Well-Being Years Later

Sleep problems in midlife may cast a long shadow on psychological well-being, with women showing greater vulnerability than men nearly a decade later.

Speech-Analyzing AI Flags Early Cognitive Impairment

While the proof-of-concept technology could revolutionize early dementia detection, experts urge caution regarding implementation timelines.

Cannabis Psychosis Shows Distinct Symptom Pattern

Cannabis-associated psychosis is associated with distinct patterns of cognitive function and behavioral characteristics relative to non-cannabis psychosis, a new study shows.

BMA Launches Legal Action Over GMC Appeal Powers

The BMA has initiated legal action over plans to retain and extend the GMC's power to appeal its own tribunal decisions.

To Survive in Medicine Don’t Be Consumed By It

A physician who neglects family, friendships, spiritual grounding, creativity, rest, or personal growth may find that professional success alone cannot sustain them, warns this retired cardiologist.

For Migraine, Diet and — Maybe — GLP-1s Matter: Q&A

Beyond the common ‘avoid me’ list of foods known to contribute to migraine, one expert said diet as a whole should be watched and monitored. Oh, and GLP-1s might also help.

Lateral Placenta: An Overlooked Risk Marker in Pregnancy?

A meta-analysis shows that the lateral placental position is independently linked to increased odds of preterm birth, small infants, and retained placenta, warranting closer surveillance.

Surveillance Colonoscopy Offers Limited Value After Age 75

In adults aged 75 years or older, the risk for death from causes other than colorectal cancer greatly exceeded the 10-year risk for diagnosis or colorectal cancer-specific death.

Are Artificially Sweetened Beverages Linked to Liver Cancer?

A large analysis finds sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to two types of liver cancer.

Drug-Induced Moon Face in a Boy With Pityriasis Lichenoides

A child treated for pityriasis lichenoides develops signs of systemic corticosteroid exposure, highlighting the need for vigilance with topical therapy.

Chia Seed Cleanse: Where Medicine and Marketing Part Ways

Dr Alicia Muratore discusses chia seeds and the viral ‘internal shower’ trend.

Poll: American Support for Vaccines and CDC Slipping

A Harvard survey finds support is deeply split along party lines, but that a substantial majority still trusts medical professionals for health recommendations.

Recommended News For You

Research team uncovers the underpinnings of head and neck cancers

Marstacimab Gets FDA Nod for Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors

US Counties Suffered Significantly from a Lack of Psychiatric Care.

ASCO: Durvalumab plus FLOT beneficial for resectable gastric, GE junction cancer

A video animation guide to assist young people who are fatigued from cancer.

'Dawson's Creek' Star Has Cancer; Radiotherapy Tattoos; Case of 'Petticoat' Cancer

Alone for 500 Days, but Never Lonely: The Introvert's Dream.

Recommended Articles For You

The Importance of Understanding Your D-Dimer Levels: A Comprehensive Guide 

Subchorionic Hematoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment  

From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Dealing with Cystic Teratoma 

CEUS in Endometrial Cancer: A Tool for Early Myometrial Infiltration Detection 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Study shows virtual reality headsets may help ease cancer pain

2.

Best foot forward—chemo care should include podiatry, say researchers

3.

The biology of cancer as well as potential treatment options are examined by experts.

4.

Immunotherapy after surgery is good for patients with advanced cancer

5.

Targeted First-Line Combo Approved for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

1.

Uncovering the Secrets of CA19-9: A Blood Test for Cancer Diagnosis

2.

Decoding the Padua Score to Prevent Blood Clots in High-Risk Patients

3.

Contemporary Trends in Oncology and Patient Outcomes

4.

AI Revolutionizes Immunotherapy: Unveiling Biomarkers with Machine Intelligence

5.

CAR T-Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Hematologic Malignancies

1.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

2.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

3.

International Cancer Conference

4.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

5.

International Lung Cancer Congress®

1.

Pazopanib Takes Center Stage in Managing Renal Cell Carcinoma - Part IV

2.

Beyond the Mutation: Addressing the Unmet Needs in ALK-Positive NSCLC

3.

Navigating the Complexities of Ph Negative ALL - Part XII

4.

Treatment Sequencing Strategies in ALK + NSCLC Patients with CNS Diseases

5.

Virtual Case Study on Elephantiasis of Lower Limb- An Initiative by Hidoc Dr.

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot