This article the fifth in a six-part series describes the physiology and functions of the large intestine, the last portion of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as common conditions of both the small and large intestine In the large intestine the final section of the gastrointestinal tract absorption of water and electrolytes takes place and colonic bacteria complete the process of chemical digestion. The large intestine is also where faeces are formed from the remains of food and fluid combined with by-products of the body. Continue reading →

In a U.S. health care landscape dominated by calls to shift from silos to episodic care, skilled nursing facilities have been feeling the pressure to expand their reach. For the Chicago-based Symphony Post Acute Network, that urge was a major driver behind its recent acquisition of Caretel Inns of Brighton and Caretel Inns of Lakeland, which feature both skilled nursing and assisted living services. Continue reading →

When Angel Fiorini visits parents of a child with congenital heart disease, she walks into the hospital room to offer more than a gift bag. Shes a volunteer with the Spokane nonprofit Beats & Rhythms, a group that provides continuing support to families and their children born with serious heart conditions. Additionally, Fiorini can relate to what those parents are experiencing Continue reading →

Global IoT Medical Devices Market: Overview The global IoT market is anticipated to rise at a notable rate owing to the government initiatives in order to promote digital health. Continue reading →

When a Chick-fil-A worker in California saw a man in cardiac arrest last week, he sprinted into action and helped save the mans life. Continue reading →

MEDIA CONTACT Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise Holmdel, NJ September 19, 2019 Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center Foundation will host the fourth annual Benefit for Bayshore: an Oktoberfest Community Celebration on Friday, October 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m Continue reading →