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.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 24, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baraka Floyd, MD, pediatrics physician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford School of Medicine and Lindsay Stevens, MD, pediatrics physician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Clinical Professor at […] The article Addressing Food Insecurity with Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.

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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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Science Based Medicine

MAY 21, 2023

British consulting cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra has become the latest darling of the COVID-19 minimization and antivaccine movement in the UK. Previously known for anti-statin views and advocacy of the Pioppi diet who pivoted to more dangerous misinformation during the pandemic. The post Unsafe and Ineffective: Aseem Malhotra first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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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

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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

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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.

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 22, 2023

Last week Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote a Substack arguing that medical students should learn the principles of evidence-based medicine before basic science.This is a recipe for amplifying the main flaw in EBM that science-based medicine was meant to correct, and Dr. Prasad's arguments would have been right at home on an integrative medicine blog. [Note ADDENDUM.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 26, 2023

An outbreak of deadly ocular infections, which have cost some people their vision and even their life, has been traced to contaminated eye drops. The post CDC Reports Fourth Death Blamed on Contaminated Eye Drops first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 23, 2023

You can publicly disagree with a medical student who carries the imprimatur of your university and who has gained attention in the national media by spreading misinformation. The post Open Letter to a Dean: You’re Allowed to Speak first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Science Based Medicine

MAY 25, 2023

There is no evidence IV vitamin drips can help treat infertility The post No evidence IV vitamin drips can treat infertility first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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

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