ICU Beds Lacking in Low-Income Neighborhoods Across the US
There are greater shortages of ICU beds for critically ill patients in low-income neighborhoods compared with high-income neighborhoods.
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Reopening Allergy/Immunology Services Based on a Phased Approach
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a phased approach for resuming suspended allergy/immunology clinical services is advised, according to consensus recommendations.
Burnout High Among Nonphysician Frontline Health Care Workers
More than 40% of nurses on the front lines during the pandemic may be experiencing burnout.
Best Practices for Chronic Pain Fellows During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recommendations for addressing mental health among pain management fellows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reinventing Primary Care: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
The CDC’s framework created to address the influenza pandemic of 2014 is an efficient structure for primary care practices to implement for future pandemics following COVID-19.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
Resumption of Athletic Activities in Pediatric Patients Following COVID-19 Infection
The American College of Cardiology has released guidance on pediatric return-to-play for sports participation following COVID-19 infection.
Disparities in LGBT Health Outcomes Improved Through Primary Care Intervention
Over a 1-year intervention period, teams of clinicians implemented culturally affirming protocols to improve their primary care practice’s ability to serve LGBT patients.
CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C
The CDC presented recommendations for testing and clinical management of health care personnel exposed to the hepatitis C virus.
PA Job Availability Growing In Specialty Areas
Demand for PAs in medical and surgical subspecialties is increasing according to data from 2014 and 2016, reflecting the profession’s robust expansion from primary care.
Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening
Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.
Family Medicine Resident Graduates Remain in the Field
Family medicine residency graduates continue to practice in the field after residency.
APA, AACAP Release Recommendations for School Reopening
The APA and AACAP offered 8 recommendations for school reopening plans.
Lack of Public Education for Using Face Masks Leads to Noncompliance, Experts Warn
In lieu of a current cohesive nationwide effort toward masking, experts offer advice for health care workers to encourage patients to wear masks.
CDC: Infant Mortality Drops to Historic Low of 5.67 per 1000 Births in 2018
Researchers found 21,498 infant deaths were reported in the US with an infant mortality rate of 5.67 infant deaths per 1000 live births, a historic low.
Few Pediatricians Putting Peanut Allergy Guidelines Into Practice
The researchers found 28.9% of pediatricians with knowledge of the guidelines reported full implementation, while 64.3% reported partial implementation.
Race ‘Correction’ in Clinical Algorithms Needs Re-examination
Clinicians should consider whether a race correction will relieve or exacerbate inequities, according to editorialists.
Large Losses Anticipated for Primary Care Practices in 2020
Primary care practices are estimated to lose more than $67,000 in gross revenue per full-time physician over the course of 2020 due to COVID-19.
The Emerging Role of Nurse Practitioners in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Nurse Practitioners can provide efficacious care to people with disabilities, resulting in cost savings, improved outcomes, and high value.
A Closer Look at Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19 in a New York Healthcare System
Researchers sought to identify and characterize stroke in COVID-19 in a single healthcare system in New York.
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