Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance. Following a set of four principles could improve stewardship efforts in hospitals.Antibiotic overuse contributes to antibiotic resistance. Following a set of four principles could improve stewardship efforts in hospitals.
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THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Air travel can be miserable for people with...
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Women in health care occupations endure a significantly higher level of stress and burnout than...
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Patients treated for biliary tract cancer who lived in states with expanded Medicare showed improved treatment outcomes.
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Researchers report higher PrEP use and fewer insurance-related issues from 2019 to 2021, but the Braidwood versus Becerra case could impact these improvements.
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End Hep C SF placed the city on track to achieve the 2030 HCV elimination target set by the WHO among men who have sex with men who have ever injected drugs.
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Sex-positive HIV prevention that moves beyond perceptions of risk may improve PrEP uptake among...
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For a study, researchers sought to assess the association between insurance status and clinical...
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For a study, researchers sought to comprehend the effects that treatment-related financial burden...
Read MoreAgency expands indication to patients as young as 4 years The FDA granted accelerated approval to voxelotor tablets (Oxbryta) to treat sickle cell disease in kids ages 4 through 11 years old.Voxelotor, a hemoglobin S...
Read MorePending cuts follow on the heels of major physician revenue loss in 2020 The American Medical Association (AMA) put Congress on blast for not addressing the looming Medicare cuts slated to take effect on January 1, 2022,...
Read MoreVR headset uses CBT to help alleviate chronic pain The FDA authorized a prescription immersive virtual reality (VR) system, EaseVRx, to help manage pain in adult patients with chronic lower back pain.The device—which is...
Read MoreVoluntary guidance seeks buy-in from food makers The FDA is taking a major step in targeting preventable, diet-related chronic illnesses such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease with newly issued guidance for the...
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Over 50 organizations agree mandates fulfill ’ethical commitment’ to patients Over 50...
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EUA based on results from four clinical trials The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for...
Read MoreWide majority for a narrow ruling For the third time since President Barack Obama signed it into law on March 23, 2010, the Supreme Court has saved the Affordable Care Act’s bacon, and this time the decision wasn’t...
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Short-term benefit may need back-up from long-term, sustainable solutions From million-dollar...
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Disclaimer: The thoughts and ideas in this post are Dr. Tuchler’s alone and do not represent...
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VRBPAC talks one dose vs two dose vaccinations down the line The FDA’s Vaccines and Related...
Read MoreExecutive orders re-open ACA markets for enrollment The American Medical Association (AMA) issued a statement in support of executive actions from President Biden designed to increase health insurance enrollment and shore up the...
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