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News, opinions and meeting coverage in nursing.

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Despite Promises, Hospital Contractor Fails to Pay, Providers Say

Healthcare staffing firm accused of skipping payment for 1 month's work at rural Texas hospital

Vaccination reaction on arm of woman after injection of COVID corona virus vaccine.

Second Dose of COVID Vaccine Safe Even After Allergic Reaction

Small study found even those with anaphylaxis following the first dose tolerated the second one

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Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

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Triathlete Seeks Help After Repeated Spells of Heart Palpitations

Sports career/training can trigger Afib

A female therapist wearing a protective mask conducts a session with her female patient.

To Prevent Chronic Illness, Start With Mental Health

The two are inextricably linked

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Injecting Cocaine Into Your Spine for Science

Yes, doctors actually did this

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Rates of Serious Infection Differ Among Psoriasis Therapies

Low overall rate, small differences versus etanercept reference, large French study showed

A close up of a hand holding an Ozempic (semaglutide) injection pen with an out of focus glucose meter in the background.

Doubling Semaglutide Dose Helps Get HbA1c Under Control

But when is it time to add another agent to the mix?

A sign attached to a white brick wall which reads: NOTICE Proof of vaccination required.

American Hospital Association Joins Others in Support of COVID Vax Mandates

Largest U.S.-based healthcare organization to advocate for these requirements so far

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Survey Probes Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for MSM

Some factors more important than others for HIV prevention

A female surgeon ties her scrub cap in the operating room.

Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety

Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors

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Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A stressed looking senior woman next to a bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules.

Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

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Acceptance of Vaginal Ring and Oral PrEP Increasing in Young African Women

Adherence to these HIV preventive measures should be encouraged

A mature man laying on a couch winces from abdominal pain.

New-Onset IBD and IL-17 Inhibitors: What Is the Risk?

Underlying inflammatory disease severity should be taken into account

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Pope Francis's Diverticular Disease

A look at the pontiff's recent medical condition

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Drug Resistance in People on PrEP Who Acquire HIV

PrEP rollout programs need to check for acute infections before starting therapy, experts advise

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Shingles Risk Slashed in IBD Patients After Vaccine

Study found certain medications also showed lower incidence rates

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Vaginal Ring as Safe as Oral PrEP in Late Pregnancy

Interim analysis of small open-label trial finds adverse outcomes are rare

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Teens Need Later School Start Times

The pandemic has further highlighted the health benefits

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Study: Exposure Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Saves Money

Adding exposure to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy could cut costs in the long run

A mature man with Bell’s Palsy smiles on the right side of his face while the left side remains slack.

Two Shots, Two Paralyses After COVID Vaccine

First report of two contralateral Bell's palsy episodes in the same patient

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Lower Linezolid Doses Effective Against Highly Resistant TB

Multi-arm trial suggests the antibiotic can be reduced in three-drug combo

FDA APPROVED spinal cord stimulation device for diabetic nerve pain (PDN) over a photo of the device.

Spinal Cord Stimulation OK'd for Diabetic Nerve Pain

First device of its kind to gain FDA approval for painful diabetic neuropathy

Vials of Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) over a computer rendering of the peritoneum.

Drug Combo Promising in Rare Mesothelioma

Small study showed "robust and durable" responses, with "meaningful prolongation of survival"

FDA APPROVED Tacrolimus (Prograf) over a computer rendering of a lung in a metal dish with surgical tools.

FDA Breaks New Ground With Transplant Drug Approval

No prospective trial offered or required

A doctor wearing blue rubber gloves holds the hand of a patient with psoriatic arthritis.

CV Risk in PsA: Do Drugs Matter?

Study weighs in on heart safety of TNF inhibitors versus other biologics

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Thoughts on Great Leadership; Improving Your Tax Strategies

Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

HIV Independently Tied to More Severe COVID-19

WHO analysis also shows higher risk for inhospital mortality

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Dexcom's CGM Interoperability Expands; Warfarin and Osteoporosis; Maine Bans PFAS

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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Private Equity Is Ruining American Healthcare

Physicians, patients lose when PE takes over; it's time to take medicine back

The legs and feet of a nurse are visible beneath the bottom of the curtain separating patients in a hospital.

Are Patients Spreading SARS-CoV-2 to Their Hospital Roommates?

A new study explores the data and implications

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The Psychological Repercussions of Patient Complaints

We need support from hospital administration

Senate Committee Shines Spotlight on VA's Troubled EHR Program

Concerns raised about patient safety, cost overruns

A senior woman talks on her smartphone at home.

Phone Calls Spot Early Alzheimer's

Predictive model identified vocal features of dementia patients from everyday speech

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COVID-19 Lockdown in Uganda Increased Gender-Based Violence

Sexual attacks, HIV exposure, and teen pregnancies all showed upticks, study found

A commemorative coin on a thank you note from Banner Health.

A Literal Token of Thanks for Pandemic Work: That's All?

Anger after Banner Health rewards employees with unbankable coin for enduring the pandemic

A young woman reacts with shock and dismay at what she’s seeing on her laptop.

A Patient Care App Diagnosed Me With Cancer

No one should receive a serious diagnosis this way -- not even a doctor like myself

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Safety Concerns Turn FDA Panel Thumbs Down for Novel CKD-Anemia Drug

Advisory committee rejected oral anemia drug for dialysis and non-dialysis patient populations

A man's hand holding a glass of water.

'Acceptable' Lead in Drinking Water May Still Be Harmful to Patients With CKD

No safe amount of lead in water for those with kidney disease, researchers warn

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