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A new study shows that hospitals with a stronger culture of patient safety have better outcomes for mothers and newborns during childbirth. This means that focusing on teamwork, communication, and learning from mistakes in maternity wards can directly lead to fewer complications and more consistent use of best practices.
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A simple, at-home program called DREAMS START can significantly improve sleep for people with dementia, and the benefits last for at least two years. This is important because sleep problems are a major source of distress for both patients and their caregivers, and long-term, effective solutions are hard to find.
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Smartphones and other remote technologies show promise as a useful tool for delivering pulmonary rehabilitation to people with chronic lung disease (COPD). This could help overcome a major barrier to treatment, as many patients struggle to travel to a hospital or clinic multiple times a week.
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