Q & A WITH DR. MEDLAW
One of my group’s employed surgeons was injured and has serious weakness in his dominant hand and wrist due to radicular trauma. Before he could return, we therefore required him to be evaluated by a neurologist and an...
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Worldwide Routine Vaccination Coverage Down From 2019-2020
From 2019-2020, there were decreases in global estimates of childhood vaccinations, according to research published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Researchers investigated global, regional, and national vaccination...
WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine
The first malaria vaccine has been endorsed by the WHO, according to a report published by The New York Times. The vaccine is given in three doses between 5 and 17 months, with a fourth dose about 18 months later. In clinical...
The Link Between Bloodstream Infections & Extended IV Hang Time
“ Since 2013, shortages of nonadditive dextrose and normal saline IV solutions have been occurring...
Our Patients Are Using More Supplements: Here’s How We Can Guide Them
A survey by The Harris Poll shows that since the pandemic, nearly three in 10 Americans have initiated or increased their use of supplements, bringing the percentage of daily supplement users to more than 75% of adults. The poll...
Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Post-SARS CoV-2 Adverse Events
Influenza vaccination has a potential protective effect against adverse events within 120 days of a positive SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, according to a study published in PLOS ONE. Researchers used a continuously updated EMR network...
Evaluating a Pharmacist-Led Penicillin Allergy Assessment Program & Allergy De-Labeling
A study found that pharmacist-led allergy assessments may be a useful tool for reducing high-risk antibiotic use and hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infections. These assessments were associated with improved...
Our Healthcare System May Be Failing, But It Isn’t Broken
I ’ve stood in front of conferences before and made my case: Our healthcare system is per- fect. “A perfect system? Ours?” I’ll hear people murmuring, “He’s a little bit crazy.” For decades, critics of the US healthcare system...
COVID-19–Related ICU Workforce Shortage Projected to Push Hundreds of US Counties Into Crisis
By September 15, 2021, 15.5% of US counties are anticipated to experience hospital workforce staffing strains because of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with an estimated 320 counties needing to implement crisis workforce strategies...
Docs on a Plane: Obligations in In-Flight Emergencies?
It’s your first real vacation in 2 years and the cabin loudspeaker comes on: “Is there a doctor on board?” Now what? Ethically, if you can help, you should help, but there is no duty to an ill or injured passenger to compel your...
HBV Monitoring Recommended After Liver Transplantation
Healthcare professionals should test liver recipi- ents for hepatitis B virus (HBV) given the slight risk for unexpected donor-derived HBV infection, according to research published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report....
Conference Highlights: IAS 2021
New research was presented at IAS 2021, the virtual 11th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science, from July 18-21. The features below highlight some of the studies that emerged from the conference. HIV Increases...
