An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
Researchers identified current gaps in aging and diversity research and identified future directions that research should take.
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FDA: New Plan for Regulations, Oversight of Dietary Supplement Industry
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new plan to significantly modernize the regulation and oversight of dietary supplements, according to a statement released today. The new document will be the first update in over 25 years. “I’ve personally benefited from the use of dietary supplements and, as a physician, recognize the benefits of certain…
Primary Care Use Associated With Improved Health Care Experience
Utilization of primary care was found to be associated with more high-value care, slightly more low-value care, and an improved overall health care experience, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey were used to examine whether visits to a primary care facility were associated with high-value care or low-value care,…
Physician-Mothers as Caregivers Increases Risk of Burnout, Mood Disorders
Physician-mothers who care for seriously ill children, spouses, or parents have higher rates of burnout and mood disorders.
New Patient Wait Times at VA Medical Centers Improved Between 2014 and 2017
Compared with wait times at VA health centers, wait times in the private sector remained static.
In the Spotlight: How Racism Affects the Healthcare Workforce
Racism is embedded in all US institutions, including medicine — so what steps are being taken to improve the well-being of the healthcare workforce?
Medical Scribes Up Productivity for Emergency Medicine Doctors
Use of medical scribes in the emergency department improves physician productivity and reduces patient length of stay.
ACR Calls for Safeguards Against Step Therapy for Part B Drugs
The ACR is urging CMS to adopt safeguards to protect Medicare Advantage beneficiaries from step therapy.
Struggles in Managing Iatrogenic Polypharmacy: Case Study
Even the use of as few as 2 concomitant drugs can introduce the risk for drug interactions and subsequent adverse effects.
As Shutdown Drags On, Opioid Crisis Looms Large
As the government shutdown drags in to its second month, physicians who treat opioid use disorders are being backed against a wall.
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescription Common in Privately Insured
Only 12.8 and 35.5% of fills were appropriate, potentially appropriate in outpatients.
How Should Clinicians Discuss Prognosis With Patients?
Talking to sick patients about their future health prospects is a challenge.
Paid Family Leave Policies Inadequate for Resident Physicians
Between 2016 and 2017, the mean paid childbearing leave for faculty physicians at 12 top United States medical schools was just 8.6 weeks.
Missed General Practice Appointments Linked To Increased Morbidity, Mortality
For patients with both physical and mental health-related long-term conditions, missing healthcare appointments is associated with an increased risk of multimorbidity.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine.
Fired for Refusing a Flu Shot
A nurse practitioner sues her former employer after being fired for refusing to get a flu shot.
Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017
Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists.
Physician Responsibility to Combat “Fake News” in Medicine
It’s easy for patients to seek out information that backs up their beliefs and dismiss other sources as “fake news.”
AMA Survey Collects Advice for Physicians Approaching Retirement
The transition from the workforce into retirement is always challenging, but for physicians accustomed to working long or odd hours, it can be especially difficult.
Primary Care Consultation Patterns Potential Predictors of Psychosis Diagnosis
Primary care consultation patterns for a prespecified set of symptoms may be used to identify patients who later develop a psychotic illness.
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