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The Latest Vaping Research that Health Professionals Should Know About
The federal government's investigation into vaping-related illness, formally known as "e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury," or EVALI, has been...
This New, CBD-Based Compound Can Reverse CIPN—And Scientists Discovered It by Accident
Cancer treatment comes with many debilitating side effects, not the least of which is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Up to 85 percent...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Which is Associated with More Preventable Medical Errors?
Primary and outpatient settings provide the bulk of health care — but do they account for the bulk of errors?
6 of the Most Talked-About Studies from the American Heart Association Conference 2019
A basic breakdown of the findings that prompted the most chat online and beyond.
Life-Saving, Low-Cost Diabetes Resources to Share with Your Patients
At a yearly cost of $237 billion to the healthcare industry, diabetes is ranked one of the most expensive conditions in America....
General Practice Clinicians Can—and Should—Provide Mental Health Services, Research Finds
Individuals with mild to moderate mental health problems don't need to see a specialty to receive quality treatment, according to new research.
Survey Breaks Down Patients’ Biggest ‘Pain Points’ When Seeking Care
Long wait times at primary care offices and walk-in clinics are a deterrent for many people to seeking healthcare, especially younger generations....
Get Started with Evidence-Based Practice: Easy Ways to Incorporate EBP into Your Daily Work
Imagine (it shouldn't be difficult...) that you just read a study whose major finding contradicts a medical practice you've been following for...
Federal Judge Turns Down the ‘Conscience Rule’: What This Means for Clinicians
Voice your opinion on the ethics of the "conscience rule" as a healthcare provider.
How Often Do You Clean the Electronic Devices You Use at Work?
From tablets to smartphones to laptops, electronic devices are increasingly important parts of healthcare settings, but they also pose hygiene challenges. They...
Measles Can Cause “Immunity Amnesia” in Unvaccinated Patients: Study
Two recent investigations explored the mechanisms behind which measles works. What they found was that vaccinations not only protect against the disease...
Americans Search for Info About CBD Online More Than Any Other Health Product
Thanks to marketers' claims that CBD can cure a range of ailments, from cancer to anxiety, interest in the hemp derivate has...
One-Third of Patients on Anticoagulants at Risk of Serious Interactions Due to OTC Meds
Most patients don't know much about drug interactions, but that doesn't stop them from deciding to take an over-the-counter medication without consulting...
7 High-Tech Products Slowly Replacing the Stethoscope
For more than two hundred years, the stethoscope has remained a fundamental tool for all healthcare providers. But with recent advances in...
Does Bad Weather Really Worsen Patients’ Pain?
The next time patients express concern to you that their joints act up during troublesome weather, don't dismiss them.
Patients Can Tell When Clinicians Believe a Treatment Won’t Work — And It Affects the Out...
The power of faith has its place in medicine.
That's one of the implications of a new study published...
This Newly Certified Class of PAs is the Most Diverse the Profession Has Seen
If you need more proof that the PA profession is evolving, then look no further than the most recently certified group of physician assistants.
Breast Cancer Trial Vaccine Eradicates Tumor of Stage 0 Patient
Thanks to a major milestone from a recent clinical trial, a breast cancer vaccine to protect healthy patients may be available within the next several years.
Is Hand Sanitizer as Effective as Hand-Washing to Prevent the Flu?
New research calls into question current CDC and WHO guidelines for hand hygiene to prevent the flu.
The Future of Antibiotic Development Under Threat: What This Means for Your Practice
Another day, another study about the failures of the current healthcare market.
According to a recent analysis, drug makers...
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The Flu Shot is Less Effective in Certain Populations: 8 Facts to Share with Patients
Research finds obese people and possibly other groups are less protected by the flu shot than the general pop. Keep them safe with these tips.
