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Speaker: ‘Naming’ racism, and the harm it causes, essential to closing health inequities
Acknowledging racism is a primary cause of health inequities is necessary if the medical community is to begin working toward closing these gaps, according to the chief health equity officer for the AMA.
Frontline health care workers develop ‘care bundle’ that reduces PPE-related injuries
Health care workers said a “care bundle” they created that includes WaterWipes, Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm and Mepitac Tape reduced the number of facial pressure injuries caused by prolonged use of personal protective equipment.
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SARS-CoV-2 infects mouth cells
Researchers recently found evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infects cells in the mouth, specifically in the salivary glands and tissues lining the oral cavity, suggesting that it is a site for potential infection and transmission.
Sleep society seeks help in new effort to eliminate daylight saving time change
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is encouraging health care professionals to ask Congress to hold a hearing on proposed legislation that would establish a permanent standard time nationwide.
All-cause mortality in US soars 23% in 9-month period, largely due to COVID-19
In the United States, excess deaths increased 22.9% between March 1, 2020, and Jan. 2, 2021, an increase that “far exceeds annual increases observed in recent years” of 2.5% or less, data in JAMA show.
Black, Hispanic, Native American individuals ‘left behind’ in health care workforce
In 2019, Black, Hispanic and Native American populations were underrepresented in the current workforce and education pipeline for 10 health professions, according to data in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: Six ways clinicians can address rising anti-Asian sentiment
There has been a dramatic increase in anti-Asian sentiment since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to James H. Lee, MD, a psychiatry resident at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
New franchise model helps OD practices transition to medical care
Optometry practices nationwide provide a wide level of eye care, but only a small percentage have implemented a pure medical model.
Primary care clinicians use EHRs more than other ambulatory specialists
Clinicians in primary care spent more time using electronic health records compared with those in medical and surgical specialties, data from a cross-sectional study showed.
Five important articles for Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 14 through March 20 is Patient Safety Awareness Week, which aims to raise “awareness about the importance of making health care as safe as possible,” according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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