Mon.Jan 01, 2024

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2023: The year that the evidence-based medicine (EBM) paradigm was weaponized against vaccines and public health

Science Based Medicine

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has been a very useful paradigm for assessing evidence in medicine. However, like any other framework, it can be misused, particularly when fundamentalist EBM methodolatry leads to its inappropriate application to questions for which it is ill-suited, a misuse that has been weaponized against public health during the pandemic.

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Basic First-Aid Skills Everyone Should Learn

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

Accidents are the last thing that any person would want to encounter. Whether we like it or not, there will always be a tendency for unforeseen circumstances to take place. As unpredictable as accidents are, there is no way of telling when and where they will occur. Even worse, anyone could be the next victim. This is why it is best for people to learn the appropriate safety measures through healthcare training that would be applied if accidents happen.

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Celebrating Allied Health Professionals With Voices From the Frontline

NHA Now

Allied Health Week is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the dedicated efforts of the thousands of healthcare professionals who work diligently to ensure the well-being of patients. From medical assistants, phlebotomists, EHR and pharmacy technicians to medical administrative assistants, billing and coding specialists, EKG technicians, and patient care technicians, these individuals play a pivotal role in the delivery of quality healthcare.