Scrubs

JULY 19, 2024

A drug has been shown to extend the lifespan of laboratory mice by nearly 25%, offering promising implications for human aging. Treated mice, nicknamed “supermodel grannies” for their youthful appearance, were healthier, stronger, and developed fewer cancers than their untreated peers. Researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Science, Imperial College London, and Duke-NUS Medical School focused on interleukin-11, a protein that increases with age and contributes to inflammation.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 19, 2024

The cybersecurity firm released what was meant to be a routine software update, but now health systems, including CommonSpirit Health and Cleveland Clinic, are locked out of Windows systems.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 19, 2024

Competition is mounting in the weight loss sector as giants like Eli Lilly, Roche, Novo Nordisk and Pfizer explore oral weight loss drugs that could be a boon to people wanting a needle-free weight loss option.

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CareerStep

JULY 19, 2024

Reviewed by Becky Byrns , CHDS, CHDP-S, CEHRS, MSK and Healthcare Documentation, Health and Wellness Program Manager at CareerStep. Precise and accurate documentation is critical in healthcare and medical transcriptionists play a vital role. CareerStep’s Medical Transcription Program is designed to equip students with the skills needed to excel in this field.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 19, 2024

Because of shortages of GLP-1 medicines, type 2 diabetics sometimes can’t get them. This raises questions about prioritizing access to these drugs for diabetes patients.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JULY 19, 2024

While the number of deals reached its lowest levels since 2014, the average deal size for the first half of 2024 was 40% higher than the year prior.

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The Healthcare Blog

JULY 19, 2024

By ISSAC SMITH According to a recent report in the Washington Post , a $3 billion scam involving urinary catheters has brought to light serious flaws in Medicare, prompting strong calls for reform. Apparently, several companies have been accused of gaming the system by submitting fraudulent bills for millions of catheters using patient and doctor information.

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Forbes Healthcare

JULY 19, 2024

AI has significant potential in the realm of hyper-personalized healthcare

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Science Based Medicine

JULY 19, 2024

More people, mostly kids, are drowning these days, in no small part because of the pandemic. The post Drowning Deaths Continue Post-Pandemic Rise first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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MedQuest College

JULY 19, 2024

In dental care, technical expertise is essential, but equally crucial is the ability to connect with patients on a personal level. Chairside manner, the way dental professionals interact with patients during appointments, plays a significant role in patient satisfaction and overall experience. In this blog, we’ll delve into Chairside Manner 101, focusing on mastering communication skills for dental assistants.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2024

PT is a 62-year-old man referred for an initial clinic visit by the medical center president. He is an executive at a Fortune 500 Company, a large donor to the University, and a member of the hospital board of directors. He is healthy, comes to the visit impeccably dressed, and knows exactly which tests are warranted – some which the doctor also recommends.

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Physicians Practice

JULY 19, 2024

We fail to recognize the danger because we're reluctant to rethink the situation or the heat increases so slowly that we fail to recognize the danger ahead.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are integral members of the healthcare community, playing a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of medications to patients. These skilled professionals work in various healthcare settings, such as pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, assisting pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing essential support to patients.

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We Care Online

JULY 19, 2024

Kynadi Herrman We are thrilled to announce the winner of We Care Online’s Student Tuition Reimbursement for this month! Each month, we hold a drawing to select one outstanding student from our CNA/MA classes to have their tuition reimbursed, and this month, the honor goes to Kynadi Herrman. Congratulations to our winner, who is also embarking on some exciting new life adventures!

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

Working as a medical assistant is a rewarding and dynamic career path. We are often the first point of contact for patients when they arrive at the clinic or hospital. Our role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly while providing excellent patient care. If you are considering a career as a medical assistant, understanding our daily responsibilities is crucial.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 19, 2024

All-user-bulletins highlight stumbling blocks that all prescribers need to be aware of when using the Connect Care clinical information system. Dragon Medical One Outage We are currently experiencing a service interruption for Dragon Medical One (DMO), due to a global outage that is affecting the vendor's systems. Restoration is underway. Those who use DMO for dictation will need to make manual entries into Epic until service is restored.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

Senators, federal regulators outline possible next steps in cybersecurity for health care.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 19, 2024

Thank you for continuing to check the Connect Care update blog for prescribers (ideally, subscribe to multiple channels; see instructions ). Recent additions to this blog and its various channels are listed below. Reminder that a camera icon in a blog post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

A unique cross-industry partnership may provide a blueprint and a way forward.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

Cybersecurity firm says it's a glitch, not an attack, and repair is coming.

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Medical Economics

JULY 19, 2024

Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.

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