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October 15, 2024
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Study examines physician, patient attitudes toward portal message billing

Billing for electronic messages through the patient portal can cause confusion and create communication barriers between clinicians and patients, according to study results.

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June 03, 2024
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Many opportunities available to learn new surgical skills after fellowship training

There are many digital and in-person options available to grow and update surgical skills, according to a presenter at Real World Ophthalmology.

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May 07, 2024
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Online information about liquid biopsies has ‘extensive shortcomings’

Online resources about liquid biopsies have several deficits that could prevent patients from learning about the test and better understanding , according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 24, 2024
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Online inhaler technique resources often overlook critical steps

Websites focused on inhaler technique frequently overlook important preparation steps and device care/maintenance, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.

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April 12, 2024
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Educational video helps ‘empower’ Black men to take control of prostate cancer risk

A 10-minute video designed to educate Black men on prostate cancer risks prompted 93% of viewers to report they intend to be screened in the future, according to study results presented at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

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February 08, 2024
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Free online program for PCPs boosts confidence in knee osteoarthritis care

A free online training program for primary care providers focusing on knee osteoarthritis boosted participants’ confidence in diagnosing and managing the condition, according to data published in ACR Open Rheumatology.

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November 28, 2023
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Online course helps nonophthalmic health care workers detect signs of glaucoma

A new study has shown that Orbis International’s online course helps nonophthalmic health care workers, who are already trained to recognize diabetic retinopathy, identify signs of glaucoma comparable to ophthalmologists.

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May 30, 2023
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Journal club effective for expanding body of knowledge on ketamine, other psych drugs

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Creation of an interactive online journal club was effective in expanding the body of knowledge for ketamine and related compounds prescribed for psychiatric disorders, according to a presenter.

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March 08, 2023
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NKF launches public education video series on hyperkalemia

The National Kidney Foundation launched a public education video series about hyperkalemia for patients with chronic kidney disease, according to the press release.

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February 15, 2023
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Decision aid for replacement therapy improves decisional quality in older adults with CKD

An online and interactive decision aid about kidney replacement therapy improved decisional quality among older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease, according to data published in Annal Internal Medicine.

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