Sensible Medicine

MAY 30, 2023

Thank goodness John Ioannidis exists. Inter alia, if it wasn’t for his research, plenty of the work of academic journal editors and science publishers would go unnoticed, through thick and thin. Instead, his meta-research prompts us to question about these professions and about the future of science communication. Two of his very recent papers pushed me to reflect - from my possibly biased point of view (I am a scientific publisher) – on what is an important issue also to those who w

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Scrubs

MAY 29, 2023

If you compare the list of ingredients in many of the packaged foods sold in the U.S. to their counterparts in the U.K., you will notice a few striking differences. That’s because European nations have outlawed the sale and distribution of various artificial ingredients that have been known to increase the risk of cancer, including preservatives, chemicals, and food dyes used in pre-made baked goods, chips, sweets, and popular candies.

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Emerging RN Leader

MAY 31, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When did travel nursing become a specialty? It is a question that leaders now ask themselves. Consider the story a CNO colleague shared with me: I was casually chatting with the dad of one of my son’s friends while I was picking him up last weekend. He […] The post No – Travel Nursing Is Not a Specialty appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

When we reflect on nursing, we don’t always consider the concept of justice. We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations. However, nursing and justice are more closely related than we think; thus, linking them in our consciousness is an important consideration.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 1, 2023

A note about the authors: Drs. Alderighi and Rasoini are both practicing physicians in Italy. Dr. Alderighi is a Sensible Medicine editorial board member. We hope you enjoy their essay. In Italy, a debate has emerged regarding the importance of using the feminine suffix “a” at the end of words defining key positions held by women in society, such as “ sindaca ” (major) or “ avvocata ” (lawyer), instead of the conventional masculine suffix “o” ( sin

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Scrubs

MAY 30, 2023

Over the past 20 years, more than 422,000 adult Americans were admitted to the ER for injuries related to walking their dog, according to new research from John Hopkins University. Walking a dog on a leash can lead to fractured fingers, shoulder sprains, and severe head injuries. This usually happens when the dog suddenly pulls on the leash while it is wrapped around the person’s finger or wrist.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 1, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Welcome to this three-part series examining healthcare interoperability in the United States and the reasons for its slow progress. In Part 1, we delve into the fragmented healthcare landscape and the technical challenges that impede […] The article The State of Healthcare Interoperability: Slow Progress, Fragmented Landscape and Technical Challenges appeared first on electronichealthreporte

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Health Populi

MAY 31, 2023

“Healthcare costs came roaring back in 2021” after falling in 2020. In 2023, that roaring growth in health care costs continues with expected growth of 5.6%. For 2023, you could take your $31K+ and buy a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid auto, fund a year at the Gnomon School in Hollywood toward a degree in animation or game design, or buy healthcare for your family of 4.

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Scrubs

JUNE 1, 2023

It’s been just over a week since anyone has heard from John Forsyth, an emergency room physician in Cassville, Missouri. He last contacted his fiancée early on May 21 when he texted her that he would be home soon after finishing the overnight shift at the town’s Mercy Hospital. But he never came home. When his family went looking for him, his brother found surveillance footage of Forsyth walking toward his RV outside the hospital.

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Northwestern College

JUNE 2, 2023

There are several soft skills that medical assistants should master to be successful. Learn more from Northwestern College.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 31, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Electronic health records (EHRs) have revolutionized the healthcare industry, streamlining patient care, improving efficiency, and enhancing communication among healthcare providers. Here, we explore the history of EHRs, highlighting the obstacles overcome throughout their development and […] The article The Evolution of Electronic Health Records: Overcoming Obstacles and Future Challenges a

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Relias

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Study , released by the National Council on State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) in April 2023, showed the impacts of COVID-19 on nursing in the U.S. — and the results are not surprising. The nursing workforce is still grappling with shortages that are causing serious challenges for healthcare organizations and the nurses who remain.

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Scrubs

MAY 30, 2023

A boy from Ohio found himself in the hospital after swallowing 40 pieces of chewing gum. The incident led to a nasty buildup of sticky matter in his stomach, which required an emergency procedure, according to the case outlined in JEM Reports. The boy’s mom took him to the ER the next day after he woke up with diarrhea and stomach cramps. An exam of his GI tract showed the region nearly completely blocked.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 31, 2023

Growing up as a Filipino American, I was raised in a culture that highly valued family and tradition, and those two values were celebrated with aunties, uncles, and cousins over delicious Filipino food. Filipino cuisine is not only rich in culture, but it is also rich in flavor. However, it is a flavor imparted by tasty yet salt-heavy ingredients such as soy sauce, MSG, fish sauce, and shrimp paste, which are added during cooking and often eaten alongside the dishes after cooking.

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Will Peach MD

MAY 30, 2023

In the healthcare industry, drug compounding is one critical process that often remains behind the scenes but significantly impacts patient care. It’s a unique yet complex process that pharmacists undertake to produce medication tailored to individual patient needs. Drug compounding involves the manipulation of drugs to create a medication that isn’t available commercially.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Scrubs

MAY 30, 2023

Chuck Murphy had tears in his eyes when Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital presented him with the coveted DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. He was surprised to receive the honor after being nominated by one of his hospice patients. Murphy started working at the facility in 2016 and was promoted to unit charge nurse in June 2022. “Chuck is a very delightful charge nurse, and we love him very much,” wrote the patient who nominated him for the award.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

MAY 30, 2023

Whether you’ve been in business for one year or have decades of experience in your industry, one thing is true for everyone: Nothing is the same as when you started. Your products and services have changed to meet the needs of an ever-changing customer base. And the rapid pace of technological advancement has compelled you to stay current and deliver an ever-evolving digital experience.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

JUNE 2, 2023

In an earlier post, we provided a snapshot of some of the actions Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) members in the biopharmaceutical sector are taking to advance equity within our healthcare system and eliminate health disparities. This is a priority for HLC and its membership from all sectors of American healthcare. Our members are each committed to ensuring that the healthcare system works for all citizens and they are devoting energies and resources to initiatives aimed at making this happe

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

Revenue cycle leaders are facing constant change, staffing shortages, and increased workloads. There’s good news, however — healthcare organizations are finding ways to make low-cost improvements in everything from pre-service processes to post-service collections through revenue cycle optimization. And they are getting results. “We’ve spent the last five years very focused on optimizing and streamlining many of our practices,” said Becky J.

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Scrubs

MAY 29, 2023

Healthcare is essential to leading a long, happy life. From self-care to meeting regularly with a provider, these ideas set the foundation for the rest of our lives. But the World Health Organization estimates that some 400 million people lack access to care altogether, leaving them vulnerable to preventable diseases and chronic health conditions. U-VOL, or the United Vessels of Love Foundation, is a non-profit organization devoted to increasing access to healthcare services in developing count

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CMA (AAMA) In Sight

MAY 27, 2023

For those who plan to certify or recertify their credential by exam, the AAMA offers the CMA (AAMA) Certification Practice Exam, which can be used to simulate the experience of taking the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2023

The names and various details of the patients presented below have been altered to preserve confidentiality. Permission was obtained for all images used. Some images have been altered to remove any identifying marks and preserve anonymity. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

For those with autism, the feelings and experiences of sexuality that come with adulthood can often prove more difficult to navigate than for their neurotypical peers. Contrary to longstanding stereotypes about autism and sexuality, autistic individuals can and do experience the full spectrum of human sexuality. Just because some individuals with autism have trouble with certain aspects of sexuality does not mean that they do not experience sexual feelings or should not receive sexuality educati

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Scrubs

MAY 31, 2023

Racism remains a common problem in the healthcare industry. Patients and providers alike can be judged by the color of their skin. But a new survey of 900 nurses, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and licensed vocational nurses, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that many nurses see this behavior in their colleagues as well.

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Health Populi

MAY 28, 2023

The ten most trusted brands in the U.S. have to do with health, well-being, and hygiene in everyday life — from convenient package delivery to financial health, mindful self-care, and taking care of our kids’ boo-boos. Welcome to this year’s portfolio of the Most Trusted Brands 2023 , a special report from Morning Consult that, annually, paints a picture of what everyday life for everyday people is about.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 2, 2023

PH is a 55-year-old woman who comes to see me for an initial visit. She says she has lost about 50 pounds over the last year. Over the last few weeks, the most she can eat at one sitting is a spoonful or two of food. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. René Leriche famously wrote, "Every surgeon carries within himself a small cemetery, where from time to time he goes to pray -- a place of bitterness an

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Relias

MAY 31, 2023

Disparities in LGBTQ+ youth mental health have been a growing concern among human services organizations for some time. This group experiences bullying, discrimination, and other forms of abuse more than other populations. As a result, LGBTQ+ youth are at a higher risk for developing anxiety, depression, and more. Because of these disparities in mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth, it’s crucial that human services providers understand how to best serve this population.

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Scrubs

JUNE 2, 2023

A team of nurses raced to save a life at Ascension Providence but the patient was one of their own. Oncology nurse Litonya Bennett, 55, was at work when she collapsed on the job. She doesn’t remember what happened that day, but her husband, Tyrone Bennett, remembers getting the call that his wife was incapacitated. Bennett said she was taking care of patients when her fellow nurses called her to the nurse’s station.

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Health Populi

MAY 30, 2023

Patagonia, Costco, John Deer, and Trader Joe’s are loved; Twitter, Fox Corp., FTX and The Trump Organization? Not so much. Welcome to 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 list of companies U.S. consumers rate from excellent in terms of reputation to very poor and, one in particular, “critical.” Exploring the list, we can find insights into consumers’ preferred touchpoints for health, health care, and well-being curated in their daily lives.

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Sensible Medicine

MAY 29, 2023

The NEJM published a paper last week that may change the future of medical evidence. It is seriously important. But today is Memorial Day in the US. It is not time to analyze papers. It is time to remember and honor those who gave their life in the service of this country. I travel a fair amount and one of the moments that I enjoy—no matter how tired—is when the border guard at passport control says…'“welcome home.” It reminds me of something that is easy to take fo

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