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Scientists find microplastics in human lung tissue
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Strawberries, spinach, kale: high on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
“Our recommendation is to buy the ones on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list organic when available, or focus on the ‘Clean 15’ list.”
Program Profile
Incorporation of Clinical Staff Pharmacists in the Emergency Department Sepsis Response at a Single Institution
A US Department of Veterans Affairs program incorporated pharmacists into an emergency department sepsis response to improve accuracy rates for...
Original Research
Prevalence and Predictors of Lower Limb Amputation in the Spinal Cord Injury Population
This study of 1055 patients with spinal cord injuries investigated the association of amputation with vascular complications or peripheral...
Commentary
The VA Goes Its Own Way on Aducanumab
Why did US Department of Veterans Affairs Pharmacy Benefit Management differ from the FDA and recommend against the use of aduncanumab-avwa for...
Conference Coverage
Hospital factors drive many discharges against medical advice
Shortcomings in the quality of care and other factors beyond patients’ control explain why some leave the hospital early.
News
Performance anxiety highly common among surgeons
“I wish we talked about it more and shared our insecurities. Most of my colleagues pretend they are living gods.”
Commentary
We all struggle with the unwritten rules of medical culture
If someone treats you poorly for not knowing something, you are not an idiot.
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Drugs used for nausea/vomiting linked to stroke risk
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Does evidence support benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?