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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Nwamaka Eneanya and Jennifer Tsai to discuss the limitations and harms of race-based medicine in clinical practice. Our guests explain how we can incorporate race-conscious medicine in clinical settings, medical education, and biomedical/epidemiological research to responsibly recognize and address the harms of racial inequality.

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Episode 162: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 6 – Racism, Trustworthiness, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Clinical Problem Solvers

1:06:20 Takeaways and conclusions 1:08:51 Outtakes Takeaways Medical Mistrust in the Black Community is More than Tuskegee Framing medical mistrust solely around watershed incidents like the U.S. It treats mistrust as an isolated construct, when medical mistrust is intertwined with broader societal injustices. The Lancet.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. Parents often use probiotics, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG , hoping to reduce the severity of their child’s gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med.

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Exploring the Use of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Anxiolysis and Minimal Sedation

PEMBlog

Let’s take a closer look at what makes this medication so useful, particularly when given intranasally. Dexmedetomidine, often known by its brand name Precedex, is a fascinating medication. Whether you’re dealing with imaging studies or laceration repairs, this medication offers a reliable way to keep patients calm and comfortable.

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 3: The Only Thing We Have to Fear

PEMBlog

No medication exposures. Clinical features of neonatal toxic shock syndrome-like exanthematous disease emerging in Japan. The rash had since evolved into full-body erythroderma sparing the palmar and plantar surfaces. He continued to have normal wet diapers and green-seedy stools without blood or mucus. Mom was GBS negative.

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Medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults: An Introduction

BMJ

7 The same degree of focus has not been paid to misuse of other prescription medications which also have high abuse potential among youth, including medications such as prescription stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives. misuse of prescription medications). 2 Opioids contribute a large share of this overdose crisis.

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