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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

Caution While this study provides important insights, it is worth noting that probiotics may still play a role in other health contexts. However, for pediatric gastroenteritis, the evidence suggests they do not provide significant benefits. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. N Engl J Med. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1802598. Freedman et al.

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PREA is All You Need? FDA’s Recent Draft Guidance States an Intention to Limit Pediatric Exclusivity By Issuing Fewer Written Requests Under the BPCA

FDA Law Blog

Between 2002 and 2019, there were 768 products with pediatric labeling changes under BPCA and/or PREA. The BPCA provides FDA with discretion to determine whether to issue, and the appropriate scope of, WRs based on the information that “may produce health benefits” in the pediatric population.

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It’s About Time: FDA’s Proposed Rule to Amend Prior Notice Regulations

FDA Law Blog

The requirement for prior notice originates in the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act). However, currently, prior notice of food articles arriving by international mail requires the notifier to provide to FDA only with the anticipated date of mailing.

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

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Comparison of cross-sectional renal function measurements in African Americans with hypertensive nephrosclerosis and of primary formulas to estimate glomerular filtration rate [published correction appears in Am J Kidney Dis 2002 Feb;39(2):444]. Am J Kidney Dis. 2001;38(4):744-753. doi:10.1053/ajkd.2001.27691

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Sex-Based Differences in Perceived Physician Communication

Physician's Weekly

Similarly, listening was rated lower (β = −0.286, 95% CI = −0.391 to −0.181, P = 0.001), as were explanations provided by clinicians (β = −0.133, 95% CI = −0.267 to −0.000, P = 0.050). These included how well physicians demonstrated respect, listened to individuals, explained information, and spent enough time with them.

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

BMJ

The proximity to campus health clinics may also afford college students greater accessibility to healthcare providers for prescription medications such as stimulants which could end up being misused. For healthcare providers, there should be a recognition that holistic care involves more than just prescribing medications. J Addict Dis.

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