Fired after violating a patient’s privacy
A nurse notifies other clinicians that a patient is positive for hepatitis C.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Stat consult: Head lice
Approximately 6 to 12 million head lice cases are diagnosed in the United States per year, primarily affecting elementary school children.
Transcending the emotional barriers between provider and patient
Transcending the emotional barriers between clinician and patient can lead to a stronger, more balanced professional life.
Immunization in healthcare providers: Comments from our readers
Clinicians discuss the benefits of healthcare providers receiving vaccinations in order to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace.
Opioid use in middle-aged adults
Clinicians are in the unique position to educate and counsel middle-aged adults about their opioid use and influence strategies needed to provide effective pain control.
Preventing sudden death in young athletes
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, valvular heart disease, and dilated cardiomyopathy are among the most common causes.
Kefir: A natural probiotic with vitamins, minerals, and proteins
Commercially prepared kefir is considered to be safe, mainly as a result of the pasteurization process that is required for dairy products.
Hormone replacement therapy for menopause not associated with increased mortality risk
The researchers found no long-term increase in either all-cause or cause-specific mortality among women who received hormone therapy for up to 5.6 years or 7.2 years, depending on the type of therapy.
Vitamin D supplements reduce depressive symptoms, cardiac events in moderate to severe depression
In patients with depressive symptoms, vitamin D deficiency with no additional supplements had the highest depressive score at 6 months and shortest cardiac event-free survival.
Opioids and naloxone for pain management
Co-prescribing naloxone and opioids in primary care is recommended for patients who have a high risk for opioid overdose.
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