Anthrax Outbreak In Wyoming Sparks Health Warning—Here’s What To Know
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Wyoming’s last reported anthrax infection in wildlife was in 1956 and the state’s last confirmed cattle outbreak was in the 1970s.
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Elle Macpherson Made a Reasonable Choice, and Naturopathic Medicine Did Not Help
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The lay media is abuzz with stories about Elle Macpherson, who admits in a new memoir to declining chemotherapy seven years ago. Although precise details are not provided, it sounds like Ms. Macpherson had localized or regional breast cancer and underwent surgery. We learned something about the risks of commenting on the health of celebrities over a decade ago when an OpEd we published in Washington Post about former president George W.
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33% of Nurses Quit in First Two Years
Scrubs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Nursing is one of the hardest jobs in the country, and the first few years can be a wake-up call to aspiring providers trying to find their place in the healthcare industry. Many new nurses quickly realize that nursing isn’t for them, while others wind up in jobs that make them want to quit. Studies show 33% of new nurses leave the workforce within the first two years largely due to poor work-life balance, unsafe working conditions, and the emotional strain that comes with caring for patients a
Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.
The World Is Not Prepared For The Sand And Dust Storms Crisis
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The International Day of Clean Air is an opportunity to learn about a growing global threat with severe negative effects on human health, economy and the environment.
GLP1a Drugs are Great But Unlikely to Treat COVID-19 Infection
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
First a review of the main trial then to the new paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SELECT Trial The SELECT trial was the first to show that the glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1) semaglutide could actually modify cardiovascular disease. The discovery of another disease-modifying agent for heart disease is a breakthrough.
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Empowering female doctors: How investment education can combat burnout and build wealth
KevinMD.com
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In today’s financial landscape, it is imperative for women in medicine to take charge of investing their own money. Physicians face a myriad of disadvantages when it comes to wealth building. The average medical student will be saddled with an average of $200,000 in student loan debt. The nature of prolonged medical training puts physicians Read more… Empowering female doctors: How investment education can combat burnout and build wealth originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: California Farms Quarantined After Detecting Virus Strain In Dairy Herds
Forbes Healthcare
AUGUST 31, 2024
Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.
Doctors Should be Political, but not Political as Doctors
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
As seems to be the norm on Sensible Medicine these days, whenever John, Vinay, or I publicly disagree with one another, one of our readers chimes in to explain how all of us are off the mark. Today I am happy to post the latest comeuppance, this one by Dr. Thomas Huddle. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Drug distributors agree to $300M settlement for role in opioid epidemic
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The settlement adds to the billions of dollars that McKesson, Cencora and Cardinal have already agreed to pay in restitution for flooding the U.S. with highly addictive painkillers.
One-word ratings – By Adrian Down
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In early 2023, I read the tragic news of the death of Ruth Perry, a primary school headteacher from Berkshire. It struck a particular chord with me, being the husband of someone who does a similar job to Ruth. Over the past 30 years, my wife has had an absolute passion for educating children and giving them the best possible start to their lives. It’s a tough and relentless job with many hours of unseen work, leaving you emotionally drained, but you know that what you’re doing matters to the peo
Valley Fever Outbreak: Dangerous Fungal Infection Linked To California Music Festival Grows
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
At least eight people have been hospitalized with valley fever—a potentially lethal fungal infection—after attending or working at a music festival in California, state health officials said.
How can we do better as a county hospital?
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 31, 2024
My lecture to the cancer care staff at a county hospital.
Uninsured, less educated patients less likely to question medical bills: study
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
One in five survey respondents reported that their household had received a bill they disagreed with or couldn’t afford in the past year, but only 62% reached out to a billing office, according to a new study published in JAMA.
Do your patients understand what you are telling them?
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Social health is the key to closing the health literacy gap
Why Self-Collected Tests Will Change Everything For Cervical Cancer Screening
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
In the fall, women will be able to use an easy, self-administered test to screen for cervical cancer. With self-collection, a woman can swab her vagina in private.
Why Pediatric Rare Medicine is Like Timeshare Sales
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It is well-recognized that our commercial drug development process, a process that has led to so many nearly miraculous advancements, serves people with rare diseases poorly. Kate Edwards’ experiences are ones that I could not have guessed were possible. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Steward loses money on Massachusetts hospital sales; CEO snubs Senate
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Wednesday was a rocky day for bankrupt Steward Health Care as the system finalized unprofitable deals and CEO Ralph de la Torre landed in the spotlight once again for rebuffing a Senate subpoena.
The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage
KevinMD.com
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The aging nursing population is one of the underlying conditions contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1 million nurses are at least 50 years of age, and 60 percent of nurses are over age 40. Furthermore, over 20 percent of nurses plan to retire within Read more… The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
How Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound May Help Treat Other Diseases: Here’s What To Know
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
These drugs work to treat diabetes and weight loss by suppressing the appetite and lowering blood sugar and A1C—which may end up being an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s, heart conditions, depression, and many other conditions.
Headline: Moving the bar(rier) forward: the benefits of de-risking cytokine release syndrome
The Healthcare Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By SAMANTHA MCCLENAHAN Every breakthrough in cancer treatment brings hope, but it also comes with a staggering price, raising a critical question: how do we balance groundbreaking advances with the financial reality that could limit access for many patients? Developing new cancer medications involves extensive research, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals; a lengthy process that requires substantial financial investment.
Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After years of struggles, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last October and in the ensuing months worked to close hundreds of stores.
Generics usher in an era of affordable and effective weight-loss treatments
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
By improving health outcomes and avoiding costly obesity-related complications, GLP-1s can significantly reduce the overall cost of health care.
Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: CDC Reports First Case With No Known Animal Exposure
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Bird flu typically spreads among birds, but there have been recent outbreaks among cattle in the U.S., and one Texas man contracted the virus from sick cows. Here’s why so many experts are worried about a possible new pandemic.
Rising ER wait times signal larger health system challenges
KevinMD.com
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Emergency department (ED) wait times are on the rise across the United States, a troubling trend that reflects deeper systemic challenges in the nation’s health care systems. According to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the median time spent in the ED has increased from 2 hours and 15 minutes in 2018 Read more… Rising ER wait times signal larger health system challenges originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
The Vocational Advantage: Fast-Tracking Careers in a Competitive World
Intercoast
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In our rapidly evolving job market, vocational schools are emerging as beacons of opportunity, guiding students toward fulfilling and in-demand careers. These institutions, including InterCoast Colleges, are not just educational establishments but gateways to real-world success. They cater to diverse career aspirations, from healthcare and technology to skilled trades, offering specialized programs that align closely with industry needs.
How lack of adequate reimbursement is failing patients with chronic kidney disease
Medical Economics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The proposed meager Medicare reimbursement increase for dialysis providers marks the fifth year in a row that the agency has failed to capture actual increases in labor and treatment costs.
Rite Aid Picks Insider CEO As Company Emerges From Bankruptcy
Forbes Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Rite Aid has selected long-time company executive Matt Schroeder as the drugstore chain’s new CEO on the same day it exits federal bankruptcy protection.
The long strange trip of psychedelic drugs
KevinMD.com
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In the mid-1960s, the Grateful Dead were the house band for Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests, parties in which people were “tripping out” on LSD, parties that helped bring psychedelics into the counterculture. Psychedelic drugs have been the focus of extensive clinical research since then, and their potential therapeutic benefits have seen renewed interest in recent Read more… The long strange trip of psychedelic drugs originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
The Fantastic Fungi — Biohybrid Bots Are Mushrooming
The Healthcare Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
By KIM BELLARD I hadn’t expected to write about a biology-related topic anytime soon after doing so last week , but, gosh darn it, then I saw a press release from Cornell about biohybrid robots – powered by mushrooms (aka fungi)! They had me at “biohybrid.” The release talks about a new paper — Sensorimotor Control of Robots Mediated by Electrophysiological Measurements of Fungal Mycelia – from the Cornell’s Organic Robotics Lab , led by Professor Rob Shepherd.
Channeling the Chart Module
Open Dental
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Chart Module is at the heart of patient care. Learn about customizing the layout, charting treatment, storing medical info and more. The post Channeling the Chart Module appeared first on Open Dental Blog.
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