Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

The person, who lives in southern Illinois, was hospitalized with complications from the mosquito-borne virus, according to the U.S. This is the earliest West Nile virus case reported in Illinois since 2016. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

However, FDA states that this exemption does not apply to corporate or hospital laboratories that employ licensed practitioners, and the agency says FD&C Act otherwise contains no exception or limitation for devices manufactured by laboratories. Premarket Approval or De Novo pathways).

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions? 13:16 Status of the current conversation on removing race from eGFR calculators: why is it so contentious? Poet Marge Piercy has written, “The work of the world is as common as mud.”

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By Jeffrey K. Shapiro — More than a decade ago, FDA began systematically to incorporate review of human factors (HF) design validation within 510(k) reviews. Accordingly, only a subset of 510(k) submissions have historically included HF validation data. 9, 2022). But there is a very big fly in this ointment. This approach is one-size-fits-all.

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PEMBlog

JULY 17, 2023

At that point you can follow the step of inserting new G-tube Bonus Videos This video is by Nemours Children’s Hospital. 174, 2016, doi:10.1016/ j.jpeds.2016.03.032. The original post was authored by Ashley Endres in 2018. Gastrostomy tubes can be placed surgically or endoscopically. surgery or GI) before you mess with it. 8, 2012, pp.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

During an inspection, FDA learned that Medtronic had opened a CAPA to address complaints of damaged retainer rings in these pumps (more than 74,000 between June 2016 and November 2019, with more than 57,000 reported to FDA as MDRs). For instance, some products could remain in boxes in hospital inventory for an extended period.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia. doi: 10.1128/microbiolspec.TNMI7-0032-2016. The CT also showed normal pulmonary venous return via the left lower pulmonary vein. 2018 Jul;48(3):247-250. doi: 10.1177/0049475518765305.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The CDS Guidance interprets the “medical software” carve-out of the 21st Century Cures Act (2016) as it pertains to Clinical Decision Support (CDS) software functions. Interpretation of Statutory Criteria Under the Final Guidance. While the final guidance includes the same definition of “signal” as that used in the draft guidance—i.e.,

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Summary Transcript Summary. We’ve talked at length on prior podcasts about the failures of aducnumab, Biogen, and the FDA’s decision to approve it. . But wait, there’s a shiny new anti-amyloid drug, lecanemab! (No No it’s not just the French version of Aducanumab). . In an article in the NEJM (a published article this time, wonder of wonders!)

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

We blogged on the final 2016 guideline here on March 17, 2016). As explained more fully below, CDC concedes that states, insurers, pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers have implemented laws, regulations and policies that have misapplied the 2016 guideline. 2016 Guideline. Purpose of the Proposed Guideline.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Of note: these lessons apply to geriatrics, primary care, hospital medicine, critical care, cancer care, etc, etc. Show me your scars.” Scars, really? I’ve been there. You probably have too. On the one hand, I don’t think interprofessional teamwork needs to be scarring. In other words, in addition to being a specialist (e.g.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

We used all of our political capital to make sure it happens in Chicago, which is where we started for the literature Updates back in 2016, back when it was just me and Ken, and then we brought in Alex, like two years later. Annie 05:16 So if you look back in history, I think Eric and Ken have been doing this since 2016. Of course.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As Thor notes, capturing patient stories has face validity as positively impacting the patients who share their stories and have them documented, and for the clinicians who get to truely and deeply know their patients in far greater depth than “what brought you to the hospital?” Summary Transcript Summary. Narrative medicine? Here we go.

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The Motivated MD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A study by Johns Hopkins in 2016 found that medical errors may potentially be the third leading cause of death nationwide. ’ Though it often does not come with the attending salary, medical trainees are getting paid to perform a service, and hospitals provide retirement plans to these individuals. So yes, humans make mistakes.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

FDA conducted the eight-factor scheduling analysis required by the CSA in 2016 and found that marijuana continued to meet the scheduling criteria for remaining in schedule I. 12, 2016); Denial of Petition to Initiate Proceedings to Reschedule Marijuana, 81 Fed. Denial of Petition to Initiate Proceedings to Reschedule Marijuana, 81 Fed.

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GeriPal

JULY 28, 2022

Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Areej El-Jawahri, who is an oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital as well, who specializes in blood cancers. Jennifer’s study is most widely known for the “kicker” – not only did it improve quality of life, palliative care was associated with a couple months longer survival. .

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

I’m just stunned even writing that! We’ve come so far as a field. This isn’t to say we’ve “made it” – more to say that we’ve reached a new stage of maturation of the field – in which the evidence we are discussing is frequently high quality randomized trial level data. -@AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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GeriPal

APRIL 10, 2025

Today we discuss: Why the study was negative for the primary (hospitalization) and all secondary outcome (e.g. Tammie 03:04 Depends on how long they were pre-hospital. I think back in what, May 2016, you published a randomized controlled trial, first author, palliative care and the ED randomized study, cancer patients.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Houck — On November 4th, CDC issued its revised guideline on prescribing opioids for pain as an expansion and update of its 2016 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline. We blogged on the 2016 guideline here in March 2016, and the proposed guideline here on March 18th). By Larry K. Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R.,

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 30, 2022

Dr. Kozhimannil discusses her work on rural maternity care and the lack of hospital-based obstetric services. hospitals could improve access to high-quality maternity care. Published April 20, 2016. The practice of midwifery in rural US hospitals. and a professor.” link] Proujansky A. 2016;61(4):411-418. link] Norris L.

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GeriPal

JUNE 30, 2022

Joel: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital likes me to say that too. Alex: And the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. And she was rushed to the hospital. And they agreed on that and they talked to the people at the hospital, the surgeons and the nurses. Did I get that right? Joel: Oh yeah. Alex: Oh, good. Here we go.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

So I have thought about this for months, maybe years since your 2016, cycle blog, but we have picked Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen. It’s been around for a long time but is acting like the hot new kid in town. But does this drug really live up to the hype? Eric: And why Under Pressure. So here we go. A little bit of under pressure.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 11, 2024

The number of people who have used MAID in Canada since it was legalized in 2016 has increased year on year from about 1,000 people in the first year to over 13,000 people in 2022. Summary Transcript Summary Four percent of deaths in Canada are due to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Four percent. It is the slippery slope made real.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. Jacky: Thank you.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

For-profit hospices having much higher rates of their patients visiting the emergency department and being hospitalized, in addition to disenrollment. Eric: We have a smorgasbord, if you will, of papers that got published recently around hospice, and that’s why we’re calling it a hospice super special. Is it you, Melissa?

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GeriPal

MARCH 30, 2023

But before we go into that topic, I think, Liz, you got a song request for Alex. Liz: That’s right. It’s called the Beginning of the End and it’s by Weezer. Eric: Why’d you pick this song? Liz: So I used to be the drummer in a punk rock band. And so- Eric: Get out of here. Liz: No, it’s true. Eric: Lucky Strike.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

2016 Jan;37(1):3-15; quiz 16-7, 47. Her name is Emily Groopman, and she’s a current resident at Children’s National Hospital. This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Available from: [link] Rice GM, Steiner RD.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary I hear the word dignity used a lot in the medical setting, but I’m never sure what people mean when they use it. You’d imagine that as a seasoned palliative care doc, I’d have a pretty good definition by now of what “maintaining dignity” or “loss of dignity” means, but you’d be sadly wrong. Harvey: I feel welcome.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 21, 2024

We wondered how given that HHS and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) conducted eight-factor scheduling analyses in 2016, concluding that there was “no substantial evidence that marijuana should be removed from Schedule I.” 12, 2016) ; Denial of Petition to Initiate Proceedings to reschedule Marijuana, 81 Fed. 12, 2016).

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since 2016, HPAI H5N1 has been detected in wild birds in the United States during screening efforts by wildlife authorities. For providers, it is highly encouraged to submit samples from hospitalized patients to a laboratory capable of identifying H5N1 if influenza is confirmed in the inpatient setting and H5N1 is suspected.

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GeriPal

APRIL 20, 2023

Today we talk with Margot Kushel about how we got here, including: That sense of powerlessness as a clinician when you “fix up” a patient in the hospital, only to discharge them to the street knowing things will fall apart. We would admit them to the hospital. Who doesn’t want to leave the hospital? Eric: I love this.

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GeriPal

JULY 25, 2024

First time on the GeriPal podcast, Liz Lilley, who’s a surgeon and faculty in surgery at the Brigham Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 And we have some great guests.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The way we were treating him with dementia in the hospital, the way we talked about him, that he’s not there. On today’s podcast we talk with Malaz Boustani of Indiana University, as well as Diane Ty, the senior director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, about the GUIDE model. It requires a fight.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 5, 2023

Robert was first asked by one of his own patients for assistance in dying in 1991, far before aid in dying was legalized in California in 2016. To examine how clinicians might act in the face of such bans, we turn to Lori Freedman, who wrote a book about clinicians (primarily Ob-Gyn’s) who work in Catholic Hospitals.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We also heard from Dr. Suzanne Baron, Director of Interventional Cardiology Research at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. To that end, Dr. Shuren shared that there was a 17-fold increase in device related vulnerabilities from 2016 to 2020 and said FDA requires more funding and authority to fight the issue.

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Physicians News Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Helen Haskell’s 15-year-old son, Lewis, died after surgery in 2000 because weekend hospital staffers didn’t realize he was in shock. Haskell, of Columbia, South Carolina, has done research and helped write AHRQ-published surveys and guidebooks on patient engagement for hospitals. Nobody does these things except AHRQ,” she said.

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