Turnover on a medical administrative staff can be devastating. Workflow is disrupted, tasks need to be retaught, and finding a good fit can be elusive. For this and many other reasons, you should have a clear plan in place for...
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The term “captain of the ship” is one of the most misunderstood in medical malpractice law. Most...
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Streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis, acute otitis media (AOM), community-acquired pneumonia...
Read MoreEarly antibiotic therapy has been shown to improve outcomes in sepsis, but patients often present with vague symptoms, making it difficult to recognize the condition early. Treatment delays can occur as patients wait for their...
Read MoreOne 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...
Read MoreFrom 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
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“ Since 2013, shortages of nonadditive dextrose and normal saline IV solutions have been occurring...
Read MoreA 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...
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Although only in its beginning stages, the global healthcare gamification market is anticipated to...
Read MoreRacial and ethnic disparities exist in the rates of severe influenza-associated disease among US children and adults, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. CDC researchers who assessed influenza-associated...
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Individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine had lower odds of hospitalization and were more...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreI ’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...
Read MoreWith the use of video on the rise in court cases, attor- neys are also more sophisticated about tapping into its influence. But the legal standards regarding rules of evidence about a video’s credibility and authenticity are...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreHealthcare 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....
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreExposure to commonly prescribed non- antimicrobial drugs is associated with infection with antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, according to a study presented at the annual European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and...
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