Wed.Aug 21, 2024

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Most Baby Foods Sold In US Don’t Meet International Nutritional Standards And Contain ‘Misleading’ Messaging, Study Suggests

Forbes Healthcare

Although fruit pouches were the fastest-growing products—with sales jumping 900% between 2010 and 2023—the researchers found they were the most unhealthy food items tested.

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Large employers forecast 7.8% hike in health costs next year, thanks to rising pharmacy spend

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

The growing burden of pharmaceuticals is expected to be the primary driver of higher healthcare spending in 2025, mostly due to expensive GLP-1 drugs in demand for weight loss, according to the Business Group on Health.

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Mediterranean Diet Might Help Provide Protection Against Covid-19 Infection: Study

Forbes Healthcare

Following a Mediterranean diet might help protect you from a new Covid-19 infection as this diet is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study.

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More on Long COVID

Science Based Medicine

It’s interesting to follow the scientific exploration of a new clinical entity in real time. It reveals a lot about how medical science works, and how scientists nibble away at complex problems. This is partly why I have been closely following the story of long COVID as it has unfolded over the last few years. I also see patients with long COVID […] The post More on Long COVID first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Psilocybin Could Help Treat Depression, Researchers Find

Forbes Healthcare

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, could potentially be used to treat depression, according to new research published on Wednesday, the latest evide.

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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Obviating the ban has big implications for U.S. healthcare, an industry that frequently relies on noncompetes to lock medical workers into employment agreements with hospitals, insurers and other employers.

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Rethinking Your Outdated Paradigms

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently interviewed for an article about improving strategic thinking in nursing leadership. A key element to becoming more strategic is a willingness to challenge one’s paradigms. Changing one’s paradigm takes work. Paradigms are deeply ingrained mental frameworks that shape our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Mpox, Explained: Key Details On Latest Virus Outbreak

Forbes Healthcare

The WHO declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern in August amid an escalating outbreak of a worrying new variant in central Africa

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Federal court ruling against noncompetes is disappointing, AAFP says

Medical Economics

FTC ban was set to take effect Sept. 4, but judge says it ‘shall not be enforced or otherwise take effect.

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Digital Rx: Arogga Fights Counterfeit Meds In Bangladesh

Forbes Healthcare

Arogga—an ecommerce pharmacy—is tackling counterfeit medication in Bangladesh. Female investors helped the female founder overcome the challenges of the VC winter.

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Americans Who Perceive Negative Medical Treatment Due to Weight, Insurance Status, and Identity Metrics – YouGov Insights

Health Populi

Millions of Americans believe they have been treated negatively by a physician due to their weight, insurance status, physical appearance and/or state of mental health, according to a YouGov poll published August 6, 2024. To gauge U.S. health citizens’ perceptions of fair and unfair treatment in the health care system, YouGov conducted this research among 1,200 U.S. adults 18 and over online in late June 2024.

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Why Humans Can’t Be Physically Immortal (Yet)

Forbes Healthcare

Leonard Hayflick, who passed away at the beginning of August, discovered that cells are not immortal.

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Molina extends CEO Joe Zubretsky’s contract through 2027

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Zubretsky also received a stock grant that will vest at the end of 2027 if the company meets financial targets. The shares would be worth nearly $51 million based on Molina’s stock price at market close on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Leaders: Better Care Requires Honoring Individuality

Forbes Healthcare

Learn why seeing patients as individuals—honoring their values and family dynamics—can pave the way for a more inclusive and effective approach to healthcare.

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Is there a future for private practice in U.S. health care?

Medical Economics

Physicians and their practices must evolve to address the challenges posed by a rapidly changing health care environment.

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How to Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy

Usherk Khan

Everyone wants to have beautiful, young looking and healthy skin. People are willing to spend huge amounts of money on serums and creams that promise to keep your skin youthful. Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent ageing.

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Iron supplements during pregnancy; fighting Parkinson disease; how well did he see her standing there? - Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

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Medication Safety: The Critical Impact of Verification Nurses

Performance Health

Medication errors claim thousands of lives each year, underscoring the critical importance of medication safety in our healthcare systems. Verification nurses , often the unsung heroes in this field, play a pivotal role in preventing these errors and enhancing both medication and patient safety.

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A physician explains why he converted to concierge medicine

Medical Economics

David B. MacIsaac, DO, knew he had to get out of the traditional fee-for-service hampster wheel, and noticed how the number of independent practices in his area were dwindling.

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Stopping Stress: What Health Science Instructors Need to Know | NHA

Learning + Leading

Healthcare education has always been demanding given the considerable stakes. Equipping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to make well-informed, split-second decisions is a tall task. In today’s climate, even Herculean.

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Reminder: Using Proper Body Mechanics in Long-Term Care

We Care Online

Why Proper Body Mechanics Matter Working in long-term care is a rewarding profession, but it also comes with its share of physical demands. As a caregiver, your body is your most important tool, and using proper body mechanics is essential for preventing injuries to yourself and the residents you care for. Essential Body Mechanics for Caregivers Neutral Spine: Keep your back straight and avoid bending or twisting while lifting or moving residents.

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Why is it important to stay abreast of changes in malpractice trends?

Physicians Practice

Jennifer Wiggins, CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, walks us through why it is important for practice managers to stay abreast of malpractice trends.

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Concierge medicine: Addressing patient access, fees, and physician availability

Medical Economics

Answers to frequently asked questions about concierge medicine with Terry Bauer, CEO of Specialdocs.

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Countdown Checklist L9, T-minus 72: Choose Personal Device(s)

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Pick Personal Device(s) for Connect Care Use Many of us will prefer doing some clinical information system (CIS) tasks on mobile or personal computing devices. These are set up to our liking, move with us, and work well in Connect Care facilities.

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Physicians judge patients based on beliefs in medical misinformation

Medical Economics

Study finds negative views develop among doctors when patients share views they disagree with.

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The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in Criminal Justice Professions

Northwest Career College

Values and morals in the criminal justice system ensure that the people associated with it act honestly so that nobody is discriminated against or harassed. Every cop, judge, lawyer, and prison officer needs to be sternly honest regarding their codes and behavior so that people put their trust in them. Public Trust The essential ingredient of a successful criminal justice system is people’s trust in the system.

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InnovationRx: COVID May Be Causing Mental Illness—And Rewiring Our Brains

Forbes Healthcare

Plus: Biden Administration negotiated a deal to cut price of these ten drugs.

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Post #4 Back-to-Sleep Series

Sensible Medicine

In Post #1 , Ms. Fama introduced and summarized her critical appraisal of the “Back to Sleep” campaign. In Post #2 she explored the possible downsides of supine sleep for infants. In Post #3 she gave us numbers on SIDS. This week, Ms. Fama reviews the evidence linking sleep position and SIDS. It’s a tour de force. Readers of Sensible Medicine may notice many common lessons in this evidence review.