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17% of physicians have experienced suicidal ideation
Almost 1 in 5 physicians have experienced suicidal ideation in their lifetimes, a systematic review and meta-analysis in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior showed.
Healio appoints David Ruppel as senior vice president of analytics
Healio announced that David Ruppel has been appointed to the position of senior vice president of analytics, where he will focus on developing and expanding Healio analytics and audience insights.
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Medical imaging services sold on Groupon save money but may put patients’ safety at risk
The e-commerce website Groupon saved money for patients who bought medical imaging services, but sellers did not always “accurately or adequately” provide information about the risks of imaging, researchers reported.
Medical crowdfunding less successful for Black, female organizers
Black individuals organizing medical crowdfunding campaigns in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada raised 11.5% less than non-Black individuals, and women raised 5.9% less than men, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Cannabis ‘revolution’ requires closer look at its benefits, dangers
A “revolution” in legal access to cannabis over the past 20 years has raised concerns about its overuse, researchers wrote in a review published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Rocky Mountain University College of Optometry anticipates opening in 2023
Rocky Mountain University announced that the College of Optometry’s first 64 students will begin studying in 2023, when the university will have finished the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education process.
Many US physicians financially impacted by COVID-19, surveys show
Almost half of physicians who were surveyed in the U.S. reported losing their jobs, seeing a reduction in pay or being furloughed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released during IDWeek.
Equity, equality and the disproportionate financial impact of COVID-19 on Black nurses
A recent survey of 10,000 nurses explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal finances. While many of the findings reflect financial concerns faced by many Americans during these uncertain times, one thing is clear: Black nurses are disproportionately impacted.
Five articles on the health implications of daylight saving time
Shifts in daylight saving time have been shown to increase the risk for adverse health effects such as cardiovascular issues and injuries, according to research published in PLoS Computational Biology.
Universal face shield use significantly reduces SARS-CoV-2 infections among HCP
Universal use of face shields by health care personnel at a Texas hospital led to a significant reduction in SARS-CoV-2 infections, data presented at IDWeek show.
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