Nathan Hamm, DC, FNP-C. In 2023 a group of over 200 physicians, public health experts, and industry leaders from around the globe voted to rename non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD. The goal was to update outdated nomenclature and
By: William Ecenbarger Like most other organizations, healthcare facilities have moved toward total digitization. The major benefit of this change is that it has provided an efficient way of sharing patient records among healthcare professionals. Compared to paper-based records, electronic health records require less workforce, time, and
by William Ecenbarger Tuberculosis is the 13th leading cause of death in the world and its second worst infectious killer. Only COVID 19 claimed more lives, and there were fewer deaths from HIV and AIDS. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10.6 million people fell ill
Lippes Mathias LLP Combines with Syracuse-Based Health Care Firm CCBLaw, Expands Lippes’ National Footprint to Include Every Major City in New York The combination creates one of the largest New York health care teams outside of New York City. Lippes Mathias today announced it has combined with
In the event of a stroke, time is critical as any delay in treatment can result in irreversible brain tissue damage. Swift action is paramount to achieving successful outcomes for patients. With this knowledge, the stroke care team at St. Joseph’s Health has implemented crucial time and
By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Definition: “Community paramedicine is a relatively new and evolving healthcare model. It allows paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to operate in expanded roles by assisting with public health and primary healthcare and preventive services to underserved populations in the community.” Rural Health
Robert C. Cupelo, MD, Principal Investigator Estimated to currently affect over 6.2 million Americans and expected to increase as the population ages, Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness, not only for patients, but also for their family and caregivers. In addition, the condition disproportionately affects underserved medical
By Elizabeth Landry 2024 marks the start of another new chapter for Syracuse Community Health, with Ofrona Reid, MD, MBA, MS taking the helm as Interim President and CEO this past January. Reid was previously the Chief Medical Officer at Oneida Health, having re-located to Oneida from
