Outpatient waiting lines may be reduced via remote symptom reporting systems: Research – ET HealthWorld

Outpatient waiting lines may be reduced via remote symptom reporting systems: Research – ET HealthWorld

Washington [US]: According to a new assessment published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, digital systems for patients to remotely monitor and report symptoms may offer a way to minimise outpatient waiting lines. The review, led by researchers from the Centre for Patient Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research … Read more

Serious Symptoms in Children: Signs not to Be Ignored

Serious Symptoms in Children: Signs not to Be Ignored

Runny noses. Stomach aches. An itchy rash. These are a few of the typical ailments that occur in children everywhere. But what if something more serious develops, like a fever above 103 degrees or a stiff neck? You may not know whether to rush to the emergency room, call the doctor, or simply wait it … Read more

‘COVID Tongue’ May Be a Symptom, Professor Says

Jan. 29, 20201 — A professor in the United Kingdom says he’s finding more COVID-19 patients reporting oral problems, such as tongue discoloration and enlargement. “Seeing increasing numbers of Covid tongues and strange mouth ulcers. If you have a strange symptom or even just headache and fatigue stay at home!” tweeted Tim Spector, a … Read more

Delirium ‘key Covid symptom’ in frail older people

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Image copyright Getty Images Doctors and carers should look out for signs of confusion or strange behaviour in frail older people because it could be an early warning sign of Covid-19, research suggests. Even if they have no cough or fever, delirium is more common in vulnerable over-65s than other, fitter people of the same … Read more