Tag: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Should ethicists be activists? Four calls to action, and more

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…

“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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host Annual Meeting in Chicago 10/24-27

#ASTRO21 will be the first major medical conference in the city; a curated digital program also will be offered for remote attendees

The outsized impacts of rudeness in the workplace

New study finds rudeness can boost negative emotions, narrowing workers’ perceptions and incurring biases in judgment

COVID-19 infections among health care workers before, after vaccination

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Research encourages re-evaluation of special nerve treatment for chronic pain

Study examines impact of Paravertebral blocks on health care utilization and opioid prescriptions

Reporting of adverse effects in drug trials has only improved slightly in 17 years, new study shows