<ѻý>Healthcare Workers Unhappy With New CDC Mask Guidanceѻý> Some hospital leaders say they'll continue to follow state recommendations for universal masking Sep 28, 2022
<ѻý>The Future Looks Bleak for Surgical Residents Like Meѻý> Looming Medicare cuts will force surgeons to do more with less, undermining trainee success Sep 28, 2022
<ѻý>The Oft-Forgotten Team Members: Health Unit Coordinatorsѻý> They should be recognized in their presence rather than by their absence Sep 24, 2022
<ѻý>Toxicologist From 'The Good Nurse' on Catching a Killerѻý> Steven Marcus, MD, on following through with suspicions and calling out a flawed system Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Violence in Emergency Departments on the Riseѻý> Around 85% of emergency physicians say violence has increased, poll shows Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medicationѻý> Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Teaching Climate Change in Med School Gains Momentumѻý> Climate-and-health training is "fundamental to the mission of medicine," expert says Sep 21, 2022
<ѻý>Does Poor Air Quality Send More Kids With Autism to the Hospital?ѻý> South Korean study looked at effects of short-term exposure on ASD-related outcomes Sep 21, 2022
<ѻý>In Wake of Philips Recall, Patients Still Waiting for Sleep Apnea Devicesѻý> Effects of recall reverberate through sleep medicine community Sep 21, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Capsule or Colonic Fecal Transplant for C. Diff: Is One Superior?ѻý> Real-world data showed no difference in cure rates at 1 and 2 months Sep 20, 2022
<ѻý>Fauci: COVID Lives On; Doc's Burnout Broke Her Heart; Don't Cook Chicken in NyQuilѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Sep 20, 2022
<ѻý>Early Tamiflu Linked to Better Outcomes for Kids Hospitalized for the Fluѻý> Early use of antiviral associated with shorter length of stay, lower odds of 7-day readmission Sep 19, 2022
<ѻý>Radiation Oncology Residents Report Deficits in Training During the Pandemicѻý> About half worry about job prospects Sep 19, 2022
<ѻý>Health Workers Unlikely to Catch Monkeypox From Infected Patientsѻý> Even with low adherence to PPE guidelines, no workers contracted the virus, Colorado data show Sep 16, 2022
<ѻý>Texas Doc Charged With Compromising IV Bags That Led to Colleague's Deathѻý> 10 other incidents in which patients experienced unexpected cardiac emergencies also occurred Sep 16, 2022
<ѻý>Appointment Wait Times Continue to Rise Amid Concerns of Physician Shortagesѻý> New survey finds that wait times increased by 8% across four specialties since 2017 Sep 16, 2022
<ѻý>Physician Burnout Tied to Job Disengagement, Worse Careѻý> "It's really important to consider both factors in tandem," says lead author of meta-analysis Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>Children's Hospital Accused of Sexual Abuse; AMA Joins Class-Action Against Cignaѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>House Bill Would Fix Glitch in Medicare Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport Programѻý> Measure would require states to help some "dual eligibles" who have trouble accessing the benefit Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>Hospital Admins Knew Star Surgeon Was Dangerous; Warned Before 'Summer of Death'ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Sep 14, 2022
<ѻý>Violence Against Nurses Worse Than Ever, Analysis Findsѻý> Over 3 months in 2022, two nurses were assaulted every hour, on average Sep 13, 2022
<ѻý>Texas Doc's License Suspended After Colleague's Deathѻý> 'Compromised' IV bags tied to serious complications in another patient as well Sep 13, 2022
<ѻý>Health System Warns Exemptions to COVID Vaccines May Expire With New Optionsѻý> Holdouts who used religious exemptions to avoid vaccination can get Novavax now Sep 09, 2022
<ѻý>Pharmacist-Led Hypertension Clinics Able to Lower BP Within Weeksѻý> Broader implementation of programs hinges on state policies Sep 09, 2022
<ѻý>Glutamine for Burn Patients: Time for a Rethinkѻý> Randomized RE-ENERGIZE trial shows no impact on major outcomes Sep 09, 2022
<ѻý>Here's How a Court Ruling in North Carolina Could Affect Liability for Nursesѻý> Nurses in the state can now be held liable for patient harm even when following doctors' orders Sep 08, 2022
<ѻý>Medical Education Has 'Gone Woke' -- That's a Good Thingѻý> New AAMC guidelines on diversity and equity are a much-needed addition to medical education Sep 06, 2022
<ѻý>Mucus Too Sticky? NAC Injections May Helpѻý> Trial shows benefit with IV N-acetylcysteine in hospital setting Sep 05, 2022
<ѻý>Optum Acquires Houston-Based Physician Group for $2 Billionѻý> Optum's network reported to make up over 5% of all U.S. physicians Sep 02, 2022
<ѻý>Education Program Had Limited Effect on Coercive Practices in Psych Hospitalsѻý> Decrease in use of seclusion rooms, but increase in forced meds, study in Finland finds Aug 31, 2022
<ѻý>Trainees May Miss More Sessile Serrated Polyps on Colonoscopyѻý> But resident or fellow involvement didn't have a negative impact on other key quality indicators Aug 31, 2022
<ѻý>Knock Knock, the Nurse Is at the Doorѻý> A response to misconceptions about hospital-at-home programs Aug 30, 2022
<ѻý>After Months of Improvement, Hospital Financial Performance Takes Another Hitѻý> Facilities are now experiencing "some of the worst margins" since COVID emerged Aug 29, 2022
<ѻý>How Can We Improve the Hospital Discharge Process?ѻý> Right now, it's pretty much a mess. Let's make it a system that really works for our patients Aug 29, 2022
<ѻý>High-Dose Flu Vaccine Promising for Mortality Benefits in Older Adultsѻý> Danish pilot study lays groundwork for larger trial looking for better CV outcomes Aug 28, 2022
<ѻý>Can Paxlovid, Molnupiravir Benefit Hospitalized COVID Patients Too?ѻý> Antivirals were associated with lower all-cause mortality and illness severity during BA.2 Aug 26, 2022
<ѻý>Mechanic-Turned-Doctor: It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreamsѻý> After 25 years in auto repair, Carl Allamby, MD, just became an attending at Cleveland Clinic Aug 25, 2022
<ѻý>Kentucky Nurse Accused of Killing Elderly Patientѻý> Eyvette Renee Hunter allegedly sedated 97-year-old against orders Aug 24, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Warns on Potential for Monkeypox Spread via Fecal Transplantѻý> Agency urges additional protections around donor screening Aug 24, 2022