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Patient safety in hospitals improved in past decade: Report
Safety improvements saved an estimated 16,000 lives during the 10-year period, the report said.
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Nurse practitioner fined $20k for advertising herself as ‘Doctor Sarah’
Sarah Erny agreed to refrain from referring to herself as a doctor in her practice and on social media.
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AAP issues guidelines to combat rise in respiratory illness
The group outlines measures to optimize resources to manage a surge of patients.
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Experts explain the ‘perfect storm’ of rampant RSV and flu
“Decreased exposure to endemic viruses created an immunity gap – a group of susceptible individuals who avoided infection and therefore lack...
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Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
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Give bacterial diversity a chance: The antibiotic dichotomy
Plus: An Apple product is actually the affordable option, and irradiated rats fill in for sleeping astronauts.
From the Journals
Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
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Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
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Children and COVID: Weekly cases continue to hold fairly steady
The latest hospital admission data may be telling a somewhat different story.
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Have you heard the one about the emergency dept. that called 911?
Plus: LDL cholesterol unimpressed by heart-healthy supplements, and college students emboldened by negative COVID tests.
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Physicians react: Climate change and other social issues
Around half of physicians rated climate change among their five most important issues, according to results of a Medscape survey.