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Violent patient throws scalding oil on MD; other patient dangers
“Even though he was handcuffed to the bed, he heaved an oxygen tank into a window. He said he would be coming back to kill me.”
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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People really can get ‘hangry’ when hungry
The study is the first to investigate how hunger affects people’s emotions day to day.
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IBD in pregnancy: Ustekinumab, vedolizumab use appears safe
There were no significant differences in pregnancy outcomes and no negative safety signals in postnatal outcomes.
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Feds warn pharmacists: Don’t refuse to provide abortion pills
The HHS listed several conditions that are commonly treated with drugs that can induce abortion, warning that withholding the pills could violate...
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Shift schedule today could worsen that stroke tomorrow
Plus: Feed your soul with online art, feed your “hangry” etymologist, but don’t feed anyone with SARS-CoV-2 from the freezer.
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Coming soon: More breathable, more comfortable face masks
“We are focused on building masks for the next pandemic, the next wildfires.”
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The heartache of bereavement can be fatal in heart failure
“Having an awareness of the risk and trying to follow patients or at least not let them fall out of usual care, asking questions, trying to...
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Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Physicians urged to write indications on drug scripts as methotrexate users face new barriers with SCOTUS decision
Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, physicians were concerned about the impact an overturning of the 1973 law would have on patient access to MTX...
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High deductible insurance linked to delayed advanced cancer diagnosis
Time to diagnosis of metastatic cancer increased by nearly 5 months for patients whose employers switched them to high-deductible health insurance...