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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.
Accelerating ventilator weaning with a rigorous, patient-centered approach »
For patients recovering from severe illnesses or injuries, ventilator dependence can feel like an insurmountable barrier. At Nexus Health Systems, we see it as an opportunity to make a difference — by helping patients take their first breath of independence.…
What is a severe brain injury? »
When your loved one sustains a brain injury, some of your earliest questions are likely to be, “how bad is it?” “Can they recover?” and “What does recovery look like?” While brain injury recovery is different for everyone — and…
Disaster preparation tips for medically complex kids »
If you or someone you love lives with complex medical conditions, you’re no stranger to planning. Managing medications, maintaining an appointment schedule with multiple physicians, and preparing for any out-of-home trip require significant forethought. Planning for an emergency situation is…
A Nexus study aims to optimize inpatient PWS treatment »
Since Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) was first identified in 1956, management strategies have been developed to address the complex cluster of symptoms associated with the disorder. The rapid weight gain, constant craving for food, learning difficulties, and behavioral challenges that characterize…
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas partners with Pediatric Acute Care Associates to improve continuity of care »
Nexus Health Systems is pleased to announce a partnership between Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas and Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas which will give pediatric patients at Medical City Hospital Dallas access to coordinated step-down care. Led by…
Self-care tips for caregivers of medically complex children »
Have you heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty cup?” It essentially means that to effectively take care of others, you have to take care of yourself. But caregivers of children with complex medical conditions (CMC) or children…
What is a transitional care unit? »
Most people are familiar with the ER or ICU, but have you ever wondered where patients can go once they’re stable? One of the most important stages of hospital recovery occurs in the transitional care unit — also known as…
3 respiratory care tips for caregivers »
It’s easy to take respiratory wellness for granted. Breathing is, after all, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, meaning it requires no thought or effort. When a life-altering injury or serious illness affects a loved one’s ability to breathe, however,…
