Hospital-Based Medicine

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Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

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Democratic Congressman Dies; Hospital Accused of Losing Patient; Pumpkins and Health

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Day in the Life of a Doctor: Cardiology

Join YouTuber and physician Siobhan Deshauer, MD, for a day in the hospital

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Insufficient Hospital Nurse Staffing Linked With Higher Risk of Patient Death

Temporary staffing not the answer, according to study

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Researchers Hit the Road to Learn Why CVD and COPD Are Rampant in the Rural South

"No race is spared, although people of color fare worse," says project leader

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California Bill Would Require State Review of Private Equity Deals in Healthcare

Consumer advocates and labor unions are enthusiastic about the plans, but hospitals are not

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In-Hospital Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance Declined Over 13 Years

In-tandem reductions at VA centers suggest antimicrobial stewardship works, researchers say

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Two Doctors Charged in Connection With Matthew Perry's Death

Ketamine in actor's blood was in the range used for general anesthesia during surgery

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Physicians in India Strike, Protest Following Rape and Killing of Trainee Doc

Government hospitals in several cities across the nation have since suspended medical services

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One in Four Brain Injury Patients Who Appear Unresponsive Respond Covertly

Functional MRI and EEG detect awareness in coma or vegetative states

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Did COVID Vax Mandates for Health Workers Increase Uptake?

Yes, but only among younger workers and in states with no test-out options

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Bleeding Better Controlled When Protamine Is Part of TAVR Wrap-Up Routine

ACE-PROTAVI trial tested upfront vs selective use of heparin reversal agent

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Steward Health Care Reaches Deal to Sell Its Nationwide Physicians Network

Deal comes as Steward plans to sell six hospitals

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'Inside Out 2': How New Emotions Mirror Medical Student Struggles

A look at anxiety, envy, embarrassment, and ennui

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More Rural Hospitals Are on the Verge of Closing, Report Finds

Private insurers are paying less than the cost of care, data show

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Helpful, Harmful, or Illegal: Can Your Patients Really Record You?

The pros and cons of recording doctors

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Common Antibiotics Linked With Serious Skin Reactions in Older Adults

Sulfonamides and cephalosporins the worst offenders, study finds

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Small-Town Patients Face Big Hurdles as Rural Hospitals Cut Cancer Care

According to one analytics firm, 382 rural hospitals stopped services from 2014 to 2022

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What Is 'Character Assassination' in Medicine?

The consequences affect not only the targeted clinician but patients and institutions too

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One Group Hopes to End the Use of Live Animals in U.S. Surgical Residencies

Many surgical residency programs still use live animals for training

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Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Pneumonia Diagnoses Largely Inaccurate?

To some extent, it's to be expected, researchers note

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Medical School Affiliated With HCA Healthcare Welcomes Its First Class

50 students at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine received their white coats last week

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PA Group Asks AMA for Policy Truce

An open letter to the AMA calls for an end to its "divisive campaign against PAs"

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Harris' California Healthcare Battles Signal Fights Ahead for Hospitals if She Wins

But if elected as president, she could face a less hospitable political environment

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Healthcare Groups Want Congress to Make Assaulting a Health Worker a Federal Crime

Legislation introduced in House and Senate calls for prison sentence of up to 20 years

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Industry Clinic • Ad Insights

Our Understanding of IBD Has Come a Long Way—
So Have the Options to Treat It

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NIH Loses in Court; NSYNC Member's New Diagnosis; Chief Resident Dies at 32

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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PBMs Overpay Their Own Pharmacies to the Detriment of Insurers, Taxpayers, FTC Says

But the interim report was criticized by business owners and the PBM trade group

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Woman Denied Abortion at Kansas Hospital Sues, Alleging Her Life Was Put at Risk

The case has already prompted a federal investigation

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Private Equity Strips and Devalues Successful Hospitals, Studies Show

Most acquired hospitals were doing well, but lost millions in assets after the takeover

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Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests

"I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about," researcher says

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Trust in Doctors Crashed During the COVID Pandemic -- And Remains Low

Putting financial motives over patient care was top reason for patient mistrust, survey found

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Fentanyl Easy to Make; UnitedHealth's Physician Empire; Is NP Training Sufficient?

This past week in healthcare investigations

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Senate Hearing on Noncompete Agreements Gets Contentious

Sen. John Kennedy spars with orthopedic surgeon who fought to leave his practice

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In Bird Flu Fight, CDC Plans Seasonal Flu Shot Push for Farmworkers

Co-infection with seasonal influenza, H5N1 raises concerns about human adaptation, CDC says

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Committee for Economic Development: A Mighty 'Influencer' in Health Policymaking

This group's meeting brought civil discourse on healthcare to the nation's capital

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Yearning for the Old-Fashioned Progress Note

In these days of templates and hashtags, figuring out a patient's status isn't always easy

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10 Essential Tips for Doctors: Mastering Contract Negotiations

Follow these steps to secure a fair and comprehensive agreement

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North Korean Charged in Cyberattacks on American Hospitals

Military intelligence operative accused of targeting of 17 entities across 11 U.S. states

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