Hospital-Based Medicine

News, opinions and meeting coverage in hospital-based medicine.

Fairy Tales and Sleep; Cognitive Impairment in AI

Also in TTHealthWatch: manual dexterity and salty language among hospital staff

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To Britain on Legalizing Assisted Dying: Proceed With Caution

Canada offers a cautionary tale

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Patient Endured 9 Years of Chemotherapy for Cancer He Never Had

"I thought he was helping me"

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Bill Clinton Hospitalized

Former president was treated for the flu and has now been discharged, spokesperson says

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King and Firefighter Syndrome: Disaster Response Goes Beyond the Front Lines

It's important to recognize diverse contributions and roles during a crisis

Electronic Sepsis Alerts; Reducing Plaques in Coronary Arteries

Also in TTHealthWatch: electronic nudges for flu shots

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Employers Press Congress to Cement Health Price Transparency Before Trump's Return

The legislative step could help protect against future legal challenges

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A Thin Shred of My Sanity Remained. Then I Hit My Breaking Point.

Clinicians need to know they're not alone in their mental health struggles

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Surgeons Best at Dexterity Game, but They Swear More

Swearing may be a coping mechanism for high-pressure situations

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Remembering Marie Manthey, a Creator of the Primary Nursing Model of Care

Manthey also helped others cope with substance use disorder during her own recovery

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Union Petitions Involving Physicians Spiked in the Last 2 Years

Campaigns motivated by working conditions, lack of voice in management, and patient care concerns

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Clinician Recall Worse After Biased Handoffs

Could biased language have some sort of cognitive effect?

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Lawyer for Convicted British Killer Nurse Says New Evidence Is Grounds for Appeal

Lucy Letby is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies

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RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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CDC Can't Confirm Suspected Bird Flu Case Tied to Raw Milk

California sample tests negative for all types of flu by the time it reaches federal lab

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MedPod Today: CEO Murder Shows Industry Risks; RFK Jr. Conspiracies; Gold Card Laws

MedPage Today reporters offer further insights into recently covered topics

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Jamie Foxx's Stroke: Here's What to Know

Medical experts discuss possible causes, treatments

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Should Hospitals Be Paid the Same as Doctors' Offices for the Same Service?

"Site-neutral" payment in Medicare is gaining traction in the halls of Congress

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Generous Blood Transfusions Not Beneficial for Some With Burst Brain Aneurysms

SAHARA rounds out this year's notable trials on blood transfusions in critically ill patients

Masking Policies Show Clear Impact on Hospital-Onset Respiratory Infections

Study links lifting and reintroducing masking policies to infection rate changes

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Which States Have the Most Outstanding Hospitals for Maternity Care?

U.S. News & World Report looked at birthing-friendly practices, health equity, and more

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Procalcitonin Confirmed as Good Gauge for Window of Sepsis Antibiotics

Duration of antibiotic treatment about a day shorter than usual in the ICU

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Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Exposes Dark Reality for Industry Leadership

Healthcare industry leaders are familiar with the dangers that come with their line of work

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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Reverses Decision to Put a Time Limit on Anesthesia

Change comes after widespread outcry

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Addicted to Productivity, Doc? The Holidays Are a Time to Reflect

Here are four health habits to support clinician well-being

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New Clues in CEO's Killing; Time to Worry About Disease X? Ketamine Diversions Grow

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Nursing Homes Fell Behind on Vaccinating Patients for COVID

Billing complexities and patient skepticism partially to blame

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More DEI Bans Will Have Dire Side Effects for Public Health

Clinician diversity may be at risk with the new administration

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Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized; Medicare Advantage Under Trump; NFL Icon's Health

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Medical Education Needs Its Own AI Playbook

Artificial intelligence should be used differently in training and medical practice

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Worried About Healthcare Worker Well-Being?

Contact members of Congress to reauthorize the Lorna Breen Act

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Bird Flu Virus Was Found in Raw Milk. What to Know About the Risks.

The bird flu has been spreading widely since March

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Want to Limit Respiratory Virus Infections? Mask and Test in Hospitals

Healthcare workers masking makes a difference, study found

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Texas Governor Scolds Hospital After Doctor Goes Viral on TikTok

Tony Pastor, MD, said patients didn't have to respond to citizenship question on intake forms

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Another Emergency Medicine Staffing Firm Goes Under

Doctors still not paid, now on the hook for malpractice tail coverage

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Workplace Violence Is Not Just 'Part of the Job'

It's high time to prevent attacks on healthcare workers in the ED

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Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to Strict Abortion Ban After Two Women Die

Exceptions would broaden doctors' ability to intervene

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Preserve the National Institute of Nursing Research's Independence

Folding NINR into a larger institute risks diminishing research targeting whole-person health

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Lack of Clinical Benefit of Andexanet Flummoxes FDA Panel

Yet advisors were not inclined to take back approval for bleeding reversal agent

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