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A Novel Definition of Urinary Tract Infection across a National Primary Care Network [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) are a leading cause of inappropriate antimicrobial use. Objective To develop and validate a novel electronic medical records (EMR)-based UTI case definition that can be applied to elucidate and understand UTI treatment and practice patterns in primary care.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning.

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Episode 37 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Kwan, Dan, and Rabih – Diplopia

The Clinical Problem Solvers

After completing medical school and residency in her hometown at the University of Toronto, she pursued a Master of Public Health at Harvard University and a fellowship with the Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars program. Janice prides herself on being a passionate snack enthusiast, devoted family member, and loyal Toronto sports fan

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field.

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A Long Time Coming: DEA Regs Finally Authorize Schedule II Prescription Partial Fills

FDA Law Blog

Houck — President Barack Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (“CARA”) intended to reverse serious prescription drug abuse trend in the United States on July 22, 2016. By Larry K. 21 U.S.C. § The Final Rule a. b)(5)(i)). (2)

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #1: Mission: SPACE

PEMBlog

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. What’s the Diagnosis? 2016 (2016): 6964713. doi:10.1155/2016/6964713 Kim, Ga-Eun et al. This is the first of the four cases. At that visit, his physical exam was normal. Epidermoid cyst B.

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Two “Unresolvable” Prescribing/Dispensing Red Flags Unfurled

FDA Law Blog

We received a response to our post on the prescribing red flags indicating the likelihood of certain prescriptions filled by Walgreens pharmacies were invalid because they lacked a legitimate medical purpose or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice. Deborah Dowell et al., 1, Recommendation 3. Recommendation 1.