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Q&A: Road to improving intensive care in rural areas
Rural area residents in need of medical attention might not be able to get the care they require due to the current intensive care crisis in these areas, according to a paper published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Algorithm-driven alerts help identify best antibiotic for patients with pneumonia, UTI
Two studies assessing the use of algorithm-driven prompts meant to improve antibiotic selection for patients hospitalized with pneumonia or UTIs showed the prompts were effective, researchers found.
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Understand bitcoin as a store of value: A guide for physicians
In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for physicians to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency.
Patients in rural areas more likely to die early from preventable deaths
Those who live in rural areas face a higher risk for dying early from preventable deaths, but primary care providers can implement strategies to reduce these disparities, experts said during a CDC press conference.
Q&A: Behind the scenes of CF care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
With the recent addition of two pediatric pulmonologists, the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles continues to advance research on this disease, especially for children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Q&A: WHO updates definition of airborne transmission
WHO recently updated its definition of airborne transmission, expanding the list of pathogens that can be spread through the air.
Federal Trade Commission bans most noncompete agreements
In a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission passed a final rule that bans new noncompete agreements with all workers in for-profit organizations.
Hospital-onset COVID-19 surged after end of universal screening, masking
HOUSTON — Ending universal masking and admission testing of all hospitalized patients was associated with an increase in hospital-onset COVID-19 at five Massachusetts hospitals, researchers found.
Race-neutral lung function equations impact spirometry interpretation
Use of race-neutral vs. race-specific lung function equations led to different interpretations of spirometry findings, especially among Black individuals, according to study results.
‘We cannot pour from an empty cup:’ Work-life balance takes priority for today’s providers
When it comes to work-life balance, providers in the past skewed more toward work than life.
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