Concierge Elite Nursing

09/14/2024

Patient advocacy is a cornerstone of compassionate and effective healthcare, ensuring that every individual’s voice is heard, respected, and understood in their medical journey. As medical professionals, our duty extends beyond diagnosing and treating conditions; it requires us to safeguard the dignity and rights of every patient. Advocacy fosters a trusting relationship where patients feel empowered to express their concerns, ask questions, and actively participate in their care decisions.

In a complex healthcare system, patient advocacy ensures that no one falls through the cracks, particularly those who may feel vulnerable or marginalized. By listening deeply, acting with empathy, and collaborating with patients and their families, we create a space where they feel supported and valued. Advocacy is not just about speaking up on behalf of patients but also educating and guiding them through choices, helping them understand their rights, and ensuring their treatment aligns with their values and wishes.

This commitment strengthens the patient's voice and builds a foundation of respect and empowerment, reinforcing their role as the most important member of their care team. In doing so, we advocate not only for their health but for their holistic well-being, acknowledging their humanity at every step.

~ Tina Kennat

08/27/2024

T-cells, the vigilant soldiers of our immune system, possess an extraordinary ability to identify and destroy cancer cells. This relentless pursuit is not just a biological process; it is a symbol of resilience, a reminder that within us lies a force capable of overcoming the most daunting challenges.

For cancer survivors, T-cells represent more than hope—they embody the triumph of life over adversity, the power of the human body to heal, and the unwavering will to survive. As these microscopic warriors wage their silent battle, they remind us that even in the darkest moments, there is a profound strength within, fighting tirelessly for life and renewal.

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07/04/2024

❤️Happy Fourth of July! ❤️

Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and the relentless pursuit of happiness that defines our nation. As we gather with family and friends, let’s remember the courage of those who fought for our independence and honor the ideals that continue to inspire us. May this day be filled with joy, laughter, and the vibrant colors of liberty. Here’s to cherishing our past, celebrating our present, and looking forward to a bright and prosperous future. Enjoy the festivities and the fireworks!

05/17/2024

Working from a sliver of tissue no bigger than a grain of rice, researchers have built an astoundingly complex map of the human brain.

Working from a sliver of tissue no bigger than a grain of rice, researchers have built an astoundingly complex map of the human brain. The tiny fragment contains 57,000 cells, 230 millimeters of blood vessels and 150 million synapses.

01/14/2024

A recent study analyzed bottled water bought at a major retailer and found one liter contained an average of 240,000 microscopic pieces of plastic.

09/11/2023

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07/12/2023

What’s Behind the Critical Shortage of Drugs for Cancer and Other Diseases
BU oncologist Naomi Ko assesses the crisis and discusses the impact it’s having on patients

Naomi Ko, an oncologist and associate professor of medicine at BU’s Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, assesses the effect of the critical shortage of chemotherapies on her patients.

07/12/2023

Some cancer drugs are in short supply, putting patients' care at risk. Here's why…

The recent, abrupt shortage of critical cancer drugs is forcing doctors to ration essential medications. It highlights a broken business model in generic drugs.

05/11/2023

An mRNA vaccine that programs the body to fight pancreatic cancer shows early promise

Half of patients responded
Of the 16 patients who were able to complete all phases of the study, eight responded to the vaccine, which taught their immune systems how to recognize and fight off the cancer cells. None of those eight has seen their cancer return.

Of the 16 patients who were able to complete all phases of the study, eight responded to the vaccine, which taught their immune systems how to recognize and fight off the cancer cells. None of those eight has seen their cancer return.

02/08/2023

Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infections, Death

Some cases resulted in permanent blindness

Some infections resulted in permanent blindness

01/10/2023

Low-carb diet reverses type 2 diabetes in 51% of participants to new study

“more than half of the participants adopting the low-carbohydrate diet achieved type 2 diabetes remission, which meant they were able to eventually stop taking medications.”

A new study involving 186 patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that a low-carbohydrate diet helped over half of the participants achieve remission.

12/22/2022

🎄 ”May the New Year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness.”

12/20/2022

For those of you anxiously waiting to see if the spread of respiratory illnesses in the United States will be as bad as some experts predict, you might wonder if we're going back to recommendations to wear face masks again.

Actually, health officials have already started. Along with recommending that everyone traveling on planes, trains, buses, and other public transportation wear masks, the CDC also recommends Americans in communities with high COVID-19 numbers again wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

"This rise in cases and hospitalizations is especially worrisome as we move into the winter months when more people are assembling indoors...."

12/15/2022

Heads up, Canada: Colorado wants your drugs

Colorado becomes the latest U.S. state to look north to deal with high medicine prices

Colorado is the latest state to apply for a licence to import medicines from Canada, the most recent development in a politically sensitive cross-border issue. In Canada, it stokes fears of drug shortages. In the U.S., it prompts intense lobbying from the pharma industry.

12/13/2022

Knowledge is power ❤️ There is still so much to learn about the everyday, over the counter medications we take.

A federal judicial panel has created a new mass tort litigation for claims accusing Costco Wholesale Corp, Walmart Inc and other major retailers of failing to warn that using acetaminophen, a popular pain and fever-reduction medication, during pregnancy can cause autism spectrum disorder and attenti...

12/09/2022

Low levels of vitamin D in the brain linked to increased dementia risk

For the first time, a new study explores the levels of vitamin D in the human brain and the potential effect on cognitive outcomes. The findings show that lower levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of dementia in older adults.

11/18/2022

Researchers also found that sleep duration of five hours or less at age 50 was associated with 25% increased risk of mortality over the 25 years of follow-up -- which can mainly be explained by the fact that short sleep duration increases the risk of chronic disease(s) that in turn increase the risk of death.

Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study.