<ѻý>CHS Sues Thousands of Patients; Hospital Parking Fees Under Fire; Trump-Era Emailsѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations May 19, 2021
<ѻý>Indian States Turn to Ivermectin in COVID Crisisѻý> Two states give anti-parasitic preventatively to large swaths of population despite warnings May 18, 2021
<ѻý>How Did a Patient Survive a Decade With Metastatic RCC?ѻý> Surgery had beneficial role May 17, 2021
<ѻý>LAA Occlusion During Surgery Cuts Stroke Riskѻý> Afib patients on antithrombotic therapy saw gains from add-on left atrial appendage occlusion May 16, 2021
<ѻý>Review ID's Racism During Care of Black Doctor Who Died of COVIDѻý> "Lack of empathy, compassion, and awareness of implicit racial bias," external review concludes May 14, 2021
<ѻý>Adding GLP-1 Drug Makes Sleeve Gastroplasty a Diabetes Treatmentѻý> Endoscopic procedure could yield benefits now seen only with more invasive surgery May 14, 2021
<ѻý>N.J. Biotech Seeking Journal Retractions Eases Immediate Demandsѻý> Pacira drops motion for preliminary injunction but not its case for retraction May 14, 2021
<ѻý>Most COVID Patients Landing in Hospitals Aren't Fully Vaccinatedѻý> Reports from Cleveland Clinic, other health systems starting to roll in May 13, 2021
<ѻý>Harassment Charges Fly at LSU Medical Schoolѻý> Women say leadership fostered a culture of harassment, discrimination, retaliation May 11, 2021
<ѻý>Nasal Vaccines for COVID-19?ѻý> Some argue intranasal vaccines, still in early trials, may be better at blocking transmission May 11, 2021
<ѻý>First COVID Treatment Ads Hit the Airwavesѻý> Regeneron hoping patients ask their doctors about monoclonal antibodies May 10, 2021
<ѻý>Post-Vax Adverse Events; Blood Groups and Disease: It's TTHealthWatch!ѻý> Also this week: nanoparticle vaccine for COVID and dexamethasone for surgical site infections May 08, 2021 podcast
<ѻý>Ohio Surgeon Pens His Own Hilarious Obitѻý> Thomas Flanigan wrote his own "shocking and unexpected, yet fabulous, exit" May 07, 2021
<ѻý>Neurosurgeon Settles Kickback, Unnecessary Spine Surgery Chargesѻý> Allegedly performed unnecessary procedures with spine devices, got kickbacks from Medtronic May 05, 2021
<ѻý>Patient Awake for 13 Minutes of Surgeryѻý> Paralytic initiated, but sevoflurane never turned on May 05, 2021
<ѻý>After Friend's Death, Physician Rallies Support for India's COVID Crisisѻý> Ash Tewari, who had COVID himself last year, tapped into his network to send supplies to Mumbai May 05, 2021
<ѻý>ED Docs Split Over Fentanyl Analogue Schedule 1 Extensionѻý> Will it save lives or prevent drug users from seeking help? May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Judge Orders Hospital to Give COVID Patient Ivermectinѻý> Drug to be given to comatose Illinois patient after docs refused May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Peer-Support Coaching Boosts Mental Health in Front-Line Workersѻý> Non-traditional care model offers "psychological PPE" for providers during pandemic May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Report: Worst Hospitals for Unnecessary Proceduresѻý> Lown Institute says report is the first to name hospitals with high rates of overuse May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Fired Minnesota Nurse Reinstatedѻý> Arbitrator also ruled Cliff Willmeng isn't owed back pay, hospital scrub policy wasn't unsafe May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Non-English Speakers Get Less Care for C-Section Painѻý> Disparities in post-op pain management highlight the need for standardization of care May 03, 2021
<ѻý>Dissolving Film Quells Agitation in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorderѻý> Improvements seen in 30 minutes or less with investigational oral agent May 03, 2021
<ѻý>Business as Usual at Some Cath Labs, But Providers Still On Guardѻý> Cautious optimism as some appear to come out the other side of the global pandemic May 01, 2021
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Patients Find Relief With Cannabis, Despite Varying Evidenceѻý> "The problem is that we cannot find predictors for good responses yet," says pain specialist Apr 30, 2021
<ѻý>Delayed Diagnosis Common in Spinal Ailmentѻý> Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage Apr 30, 2021
<ѻý>Lawsuit Against 'TikTok Doc' Jason Campbell Settledѻý> Oregon Health & Science University will pay $585,000 to settle sexual harassment charges Apr 29, 2021
<ѻý>How Molnupiravir Moved to the Head of the 'COVID Pill' Packѻý> Work on the broad-spectrum antiviral started over a decade ago at Emory Apr 28, 2021
<ѻý>Houston Methodist: Get Vaccinated, or Get Firedѻý> Hospital's pioneering COVID vaccine mandate now threatens termination Apr 28, 2021
<ѻý>Managing Risk of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain: Timing Is Keyѻý> Psychological interventions can support other treatment Apr 28, 2021
<ѻý>Gender Surgery Tied to Mental Health Gains for Transgender Peopleѻý> Psychological distress and substance use decreased with affirming surgeries Apr 28, 2021
<ѻý>Will Telehealth Shape the Future of Pain Care?ѻý> Lessons from the pandemic may guide the way pain medicine is delivered Apr 26, 2021
<ѻý>COVID-19 Pain Poses Unique Challengesѻý> Neuropathic pain may be common, especially after prolonged ICU stay Apr 26, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Are Marijuana Use and Suicide Linked?ѻý> A review of the data show there's cause for alarm Apr 23, 2021
<ѻý>Why Clotting Happens When Platelets Are Lowѻý> A hematologist explains the counterintuitive concept of clots with low platelets Apr 23, 2021
<ѻý>Complete Coronary Revascularization: One Definition to Unite Them All?ѻý> New framework proposed around ISCHEMIA trial findings Apr 22, 2021
<ѻý>Surveillance Spurned for Small Papillary Thyroid Tumorsѻý> Nearly all head and neck surgeons would opt for lobectomy or total thyroidectomy Apr 22, 2021
<ѻý>No More Men Need to Die From Transrectal Prostate Biopsiesѻý> A movement toward transperineal biopsies Apr 21, 2021
<ѻý>Are Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema Precautions Needed for All?ѻý> Standard risk reduction efforts may not decrease incidence, researchers say Apr 21, 2021