Sensible Medicine
MAY 25, 2023
On April 26, 2023, Bobby Jindal and Chirag Parghi declared, on the opinion pages of the WSJ, that “ Mammograms Can Promote Heart Health.” I’m a doctor who has referred hundreds of women for mammograms. Why didn’t I know this? Have I been neglecting the medical literature? Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Scrubs
MAY 26, 2023
Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, is walking again after being paralyzed in a bicycle accident 12 years ago using electronic brain implants that allow him to control his legs and feet with his thoughts. The implants send signals to another implant on his spine, which then maneuvers his limbs. Oskam, originally from the Netherlands, says the revolutionary procedure changed his life. “I feel like a toddler, learning to walk again,” he told the BBC. “It has been a long journey, but now I can st
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Emerging RN Leader
MAY 21, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Just before the start of nurse’s week, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States today. Now some of you may think that this advisory does not extend to happen within work settings, but you would be wrong. […] The post Give Every New Graduate a Battle Buddy appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Health Populi
MAY 25, 2023
Our pets can be personal and family drivers of health and health care cost savings, according to a new study from according to a new report from researchers at George Mason University published in their paper, Health Care Cost Savings of Pet Ownership. Reviewing this new paper inspired me to explore the current state of the pet/health market and implications for their human families, my weaving of various stories explored in this Health Populi blog post.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 26, 2023
Like the paper book, the vinyl record, and Facebook, we’ve heard for years that the primary care general internist is not long for this word. However, unlike the first three in this list, I am actually worried that the fourth (otherwise known as me) is truly at risk. By way of introduction, I’ll save myself time and energy by quoting from a JGIM article (minus references), A National Survey of Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency Program Directors : Primary care has been associat
Scrubs
MAY 22, 2023
Working all through the night can leave you exhausted. You might be so tired you might even mistake your own house for the intensive care unit! That’s what happened to nurse Lizzie Nicole, who recorded herself trying to swipe her ID on her front porch using her doorbell camera. She posted the hilarious clip on TikTok under the username @thelizzienicole3 where it currently has 800,000 likes.
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Relias
MAY 23, 2023
What does it mean to look at your work through a trauma-informed lens? Imagine sitting in a parking lot, drumming up all your courage just to walk into a behavioral health center. You have never seen a counselor before, and you are very nervous. You haven’t had a good night’s sleep for weeks. You have nightmares, seem to always be ‘on edge’ and anger easily.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 22, 2023
A true crisis in humanity goes unnoticed in nearly every US hospital. Routine is the image of people receiving brutal non-beneficial care at the end of their life. Patients who have no chance of meaningful survival get stuck on ventilators and dialysis machines. Frail patients made more frail with each chemo infusion. Clinicians choose to work at the bedside because they like helping people.
Scrubs
MAY 23, 2023
It’s no secret that the U.S. likes its sweets. We have one of the highest obesity rates in the world. And many of our sugar-coated treats contain chemicals that aren’t exactly nutritious. Some ingredients and dyes have even been linked to cancer. And now the largest state in the union is taking steps to ban them for good. Assembly Bill 418 would ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods containing five harmful substances starting in 2025, including: Red dye No. 3 Titanium dioxide Potas
Minority Nurse
MAY 22, 2023
When Nick Escobedo DNP, RN, OCN, NE-BC , director of Inpatient Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital, started his nursing career, he didn’t expect to land in oncology nursing. During May’s recognition of Oncology Nursing Month , Escobedo says the career has offered distinctive opportunities for personal and professional growth. “I went into a basic acute care setting right out of nursing school because I wanted to get a good, solid foundation for myself in practice,” Esc
Emerging RN Leader
MAY 24, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Today’s nursing shortage is unlike any other that we have confronted in my more than four decades of nursing. The gap between the number of nurses needed and those available continues to grow. The Surgeon General warns it could be as high as one million nurses in […] The post Solving Wicked Problems appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 24, 2023
I’ll start this post by stating my biases. First, I have no moral issues with the use of illicit substances. As they say, I have no dog in that fight. I do have dog in the healthcare fight and spend a lot of time advising people away from habits that I know are not good for them. Don’t smoke, don’t drink alcohol to excess, don’t text and drive, don’t eat processed foods, and on and on.
Scrubs
MAY 22, 2023
A medical first is changing the way we think about paternity and genealogy. The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority in the United Kingdom has confirmed that several babies were born using an experimental in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique that combines the DNA of three different people. The approach is designed to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 24, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In a world where our online privacy is constantly threatened, many individuals are now opting for VPNs as an effective solution. However, what exactly is a VPN, and why has it become so important? A […] The article An In-Depth Look At VPNs and Their Importance In Today’s Digital World appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
MAY 24, 2023
As most Americans confess to feeling stressed over the past six months, peoples’ food and beverage choices have been intimately connected with their mental and emotional well-being, we learn from the 2023 Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). For this year’s study, IFIC commissioned Greenwald Research to conduct 1,022 interviews with adults between 18 and 80 years of age in April 2023.
Sensible Medicine
MAY 21, 2023
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Scrubs
MAY 26, 2023
Nelson Ramos has been charged with tampering with the coffee of one of his colleagues at the HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Arizona. The alleged incident occurred in January and Ramos was formally charged in April. He was employed as an anesthesia tech but no longer works for HonorHealth. The alleged victim has been identified as Mr. Maxwell, a medical device representative, who is not employed by the hospital but sits in on surgeries to assist surgeons with the equipment he sells
WSMDA
MAY 26, 2023
Medical assistants play a crucial role in healthcare, serving as the backbone of many medical practices, clinics, and hospitals. They support healthcare professionals in various ways, from administrative tasks to clinical duties, ensuring that patient care is optimized. Let’s dive into the diverse responsibilities of a medical assistant and how to study at a medical assistant school in New York.
Health Populi
MAY 22, 2023
“It seemed like an odd pairing: shampoo and a throat swab,” observes a new report on the growth of retail health from Definitive Healthcare. But retail clinics are no longer, as the paper explains, “an experiment of a few grocery stores… they’re becoming a major force in the U.S. healthcare system,” asserts the thesis of Retailers in healthcare: A catalyst for provider evolution.
Doximity
MAY 25, 2023
During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we reflect on the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals, both past and present, to the realm of medicine. Each week, we highlight distinguished members of the Doximity network. These interviews provide insight into the unique experiences these physicians encounter in today's medical field, as well as the paths they are pioneering.
Scrubs
MAY 24, 2023
Jillian Rightmyer was seven months pregnant when she went to the Norristown branch of Philly Pregnancy Center in Pennsylvania to get a doctor’s note, so she could start her maternity leave early. She experienced stomach pain and other complications during the appointment, but she claims she was dismayed by the Nurse Practitioner’s reaction to her pain.
CollaborateMD
MAY 25, 2023
Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. The process involves verifying the patient’s coverage, accurately documenting medical history, submitting claims promptly, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices.
Relias
MAY 22, 2023
One of the most challenging tasks that caregivers for people living with dementia face is understanding certain behaviors and needs. Toxic changes in the brain destroy neurons and affect the behavior and emotional state of the person living with the disease. These changes can be stressful for the person and their caregivers alike and can lead to unnecessary conflicts.
Healthcare Leadership Council
MAY 25, 2023
As the healthcare industry has transformed throughout the years, the use of healthcare data has evolved as well. The Healthcare Leadership Council recently hosted a webinar entitled, “The Past, Present, and Future of Health Privacy Policy,” featuring a panel of legal experts who were able to provide a glimpse into the world of how privacy laws play a role in conducting research and collecting mass amount of data for purposes such as predictive analytics.
Scrubs
MAY 24, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are turning the spotlight on nurse practitioners. According to the Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report 2022 , six in 10 NPs are burned out and four in 10 are suffering from depression. But many of these providers are reluctant to get the help they need. “Nurse practitioners inherently are wired to be caregivers and put self-care on the back burner,” explained Arlene Wright, DNP, a nurse practitioner for 22 years and director
Sensible Medicine
MAY 21, 2023
It’s my pleasure to introduce today’s guest post by Dave Allely. Although Mr. Allely is a medical student— his analysis of the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is superior to the FDAs. He notes a bizarre moment in the recent VRBPAC meeting where Peter Marks asked Pfizer to make a closing statement— seemingly in an effort to get the vote he wanted.
Relias
MAY 24, 2023
Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently?
Scrubs
MAY 22, 2023
Dueling narratives are playing out at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey. The hospital recently fired a nurse for breaking protocol while treating a patient, but her colleagues say her quick thinking might have saved the patient’s life. The dispute has led to the suspension of nine nurses, a petition demanding that the nurses be reinstated, and a protest outside the facility.
Scrubs
MAY 25, 2023
The primary objective of nursing homes is to offer a secure and cozy haven for senior citizens in need of personalized attention. However, due to inadequate management, understaffing or insufficient training, mistreatment towards elderly residents can occur within these facilities – even in Chicago. Since the seniors may remain silent about any abuse they face, it becomes crucial for their family members and close associates to detect signs indicating ill-treatment inside nursing homes situated
Scrubs
MAY 25, 2023
A dramatic SWAT team standoff turned deadly for one 57-year-old nurse who was shot twice through the wall of her West Hollywood apartment. Larisa Pereshivaylova immigrated to the U.S. from Russia 22 years ago and has been working as a nurse ever since. She was standing in the kitchen of her apartment on April 7 when gunfire exploded through the walls.
Relias
MAY 24, 2023
Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently?
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