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UrduA review of what’s known about the crisis in physician well-being, and what can be done to address it, also suggests a need for action by health systems, and more research.
Tag: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
National Academy of Medicine Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
FAU joins the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Combating Opioid Crises. This pilot project, involving more 80 organizations, aims to enhance coordination and address addiction challenges through collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Pharmacists at Higher Risk of Suicide than General Population, Study Finds
UC San Diego study shows suicide rates were higher in pharmacists than in the general population between 2003 and 2018, with job problems being the most significant feature associated with the suicides.
Better healthcare management can reduce the risk of delirium among older adults
New research outlines how those admitted on Sunday and Tuesday are more likely to develop delirium, a hospital complication
AZ heroes study awarded $15M to continue, expand evaluation of COVID-19 immunity
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity among frontline workers has received a $15 million award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue the current research for another year…
MRI, clear cell likelihood score correlate with renal mass growth rate
Standardized non-invasive clear cell likelihood score–derived from MRI–correlates with the growth rate of small renal masses and may help guide personalized management
Three in ten Americans increased supplement use since onset of pandemic
Some U.S. adults seek enhanced immunity against COVID-19, but lack knowledge on safety
The Big Ten Academic Alliance joins Direct to Open from the MIT Press
BTAA libraries commit to making knowledge more open and equitable and will enjoy benefits exclusive to participating libraries
Association between COVID-19 exposure, self-reported compliance with public health guidelines among essential employees at an institution of higher education
What The Study Did: This study at an institution of higher education in Colorado evaluated the association between self-reported protective behaviors and how common SARS-CoV-2 infection was among essential in-person employees during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic…
New in the Hastings Center Report, July-August 2021
Should ethicists be activists? Four calls to action, and more
“Springing forward” affects early birds less than night owls, study finds
Genetic predisposition plays a role in individuals’ reaction to abrupt change in sleep schedule; findings could have implications for other situations
Most studies of acute kidney injury are flawed due to non-use of standard definitions
In an article published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), researchers found that among 176 studies on acute kidney injury, the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) definitions of kidney injury were inconsistently applied and 80% of studies…
Risk score with 6 routinely available lab tests accurately predicts kidney failure
Researchers developed a new risk equation, based on six routinely available patient parameters, that yielded improved performance in estimating the risk of a chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient to progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT).…
Health care providers missing opportunities to talk about sexual health with young people
Less than one-third of adolescents report conversations about sexual health during annual visits
Rapid screening, face masks may prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission at indoor mass-gathering events
Embargoed News from Annals of Internal Medicine
CNIO researchers clarify the role of the two isoforms of KRAS, the most common oncogene in humans
These findings suggest that for therapies to be effective, they must be targeted at both gene products
Disparities in outpatient visit rates
What The Study Did: Researchers examined racial/ethnic disparities in outpatient visit rates to 29 physician specialties in the United States. Authors: Christopher Cai, M.D., of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, is…
Novel autoantibody adds fuel to COVID-19 ‘firestorm’ of inflammation, blood clots
The finding will likely help physicians develop targeted therapies for future COVID patients
Leading quantum computing experts explore tech’s sustainability role in new documentary
Experts from global tech giants to start-ups assess the industry’s potential environmental benefits and challenges in the documentary: Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future
Glaucoma test ‘best yet’
15-times more likely to detect high risk patients
Diversity of US health care workers
What The Study Did: Researchers examined the diversity and representation by race/ethnicity and sex in select health care occupations in the United States from 2000 to 2019. Authors: Anupam B. Jena, M.D., Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School in Boston, is…
On the front lines: Correctional nurses and the COVID-19 pandemic
New Rochelle, NY, July 14, 2021-Firsthand reports from nurses in correctional facilities detail the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These firsthand accounts are reported in a special issue on correctional nursing in the Journal of Correctional Health Care…
The GovLab launches free online course on “Open Justice”
BROOKLYN, New York, Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Today, The GovLab in partnership with the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary of Mexico (TEPJF) , launched a first of its kind, online course on Open Justice through the edX MOOC…
Chinese health insurance achieves success decreasing diabetes medication usage, costs
Changes in direct medical cost and medications for diabetes in Beijing, China, from 2016 to 2018: Electronic insurance data analysis
Community health workers identify health-related social needs in patients
Implementation of health-related social needs screening at Michigan health centers: A qualitative study
Early perceptions of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
Knowledge, perceptions, and preferred information sources related to COVID-19 among central Pennsylvania adults early in the pandemic: A mixed methods cross-sectional survey
Integration of social care into health care: Our collective path ahead
Researchers, policy makers, health care systems and payers all play a part in meeting patient social care needs
Medication or exercise? What works best for seniors with mild to moderate depression?
Effectiveness of physical exercise in older adults with mild to moderate depression
Minority physicians experience more diversity, less burnout in family medicine practice
Lower likelihood of burnout among family physicians from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups
Primary care provides clinical guidance, answers about COVID-19 testing, vaccine
Primary care’s historic role in vaccination and potential role in COVID-19 immunization programs
Primary care practice characteristics make little impact on unplanned hospital admissions
Primary care variation in rates of unplanned hospitalizations, functional ability, and quality of life of older people
Virtual care: Choosing the right tool, at the right time
Choosing the right communication tool at the right time ensures patients have full access to health care
Effect of physician-delivered COVID-19 public health messages on adults’ knowledge, beliefs, practices related to COVID-19
What The Study Did: In this randomized clinical trial, a physician messaging campaign was effective in increasing COVID-19 knowledge, information-seeking and self-reported protective behaviors among diverse groups. Authors: Esther Duflo, Ph.D., of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, is…
USGS-led study helps in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic
Scientists provide a more strategic approach to COVID-19 testing
Study: Idea sharing increases online learner engagement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sharing ideas in an online learning environment has a distinct advantage over sharing personal details in driving learner engagement in massive open online courses, more commonly known as MOOCs, says new research co-written by a University of…
Behavioral health integration helps practices address patients’ socioeconomic needs
Applying lessons from behavioral health integration to social care integration in primary care
Leading cardiovascular organizations issue joint opinion on improving clinician well-being worldwide
Paper addresses drivers and impacts of burnout, suggests strategies for the betterment of cardiovascular workforce
CNIO researchers discover a new pathway to tackle follicular lymphoma
Alejo Efeyan’s team at the CNIO has shown in animal models that blocking signals controlled by the RagC protein delays the onset of follicular lymphoma without side effects. This strategy may also be effective in the treatment of autoimmune diseases
Survival for babies born with a birth defect – a “post-code lottery”
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect – otherwise known as a congenital anomaly – is a “post-code lottery”, according to scientists from 74 countries. A study published today in The Lancet , led by researchers from King’s…
Aerin Medical announces results of randomized controlled trial supporting VivAer® for treatment of nasal airway obstruction with nasal valve collapse
Treatment with VivAer, a non-invasive, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency (RF) device, resulted in significant symptom relief, superior to sham control
Infection prevention organizations say COVID-19 vaccines should be required for healthcare personnel
Multisociety statement recommends COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment
DGIST Ph.D. candidate receiving a degree from DGIST and Maastricht University
Gowoon Son, DGIST, to earn a Doctorate from Maastricht University
Neither remdesivir nor HCQ affect viral clearance in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
New study supports medical safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Research may help to address prejudice and discrimination associated with well-established mental health treatment
Hurley to receive funding for fellowship
Jessica Hurley, Assistant Professor, English, will receive $35,000 from the National Humanities Center for a fellowship supporting her book project, “Nuclear Decolonizations.” Hurley will research how nuclearization has impacted the decolonization imaginary in India, South Africa, Oceania, and Native North…
PCORI approves $11 million for studies to boost COVID-19 vaccination among long-term care workers
Results could help boost immunization rates during and beyond pandemic among key health care workers
ACR/Vasculitis Foundation release three new guidelines for treatment of vasculitis
ATLANTA–The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Vasculitis Foundation (VF), released three new guidelines for the treatment and management of systemic vasculitis. Vasculitis is a group of about 20 rare diseases that have inflammation of blood vessels…
Virtual learning may help NICU nurses recognize baby pain
Babies younger than four weeks old, called neonates, were once thought not to perceive pain due to not-yet-fully-developed sensory systems, but modern research says otherwise, according to researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan. Not only do babies experience pain, but…
Researchers examine burden of electronic health record on primary care clinicians
Findings highlight streamlining opportunities allowing for general internal medicine and family medicine clinicians to have more time to interact with patients and families
With $3M grant, UArizona-led center to advance at-home health care technology
A multi-institution team led by the University of Arizona aims to develop clinically validated wearable technologies to remotely monitor patient health