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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Patients with mental health and/or SUDs disproportionately seek medical care in EDs, yet research rarely examines first-hand accounts of their experiences,” wrote study corresponding author Linda M. Screen pain objectively. Isbell, PhD , of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and colleagues. Co‑locate behavioral teams.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

The 80-year-old Ray Flynn lost his central vision entirely, but with the help of the retinal implant, he could make out shapes on the computer screen. However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. The Stanford Artificial Retina Project shows great promises.

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Electronic Submission Template for Medical Device 510(k) Submissions

FDA Law

Instead, it will go through a virus scanning and technical screening process to verify that eSTAR responses accurately describe the device and there is at least one applicable attachment per relevant attachment-type question. eSTAR will be mandatory October 1, 2023 for all 510(k) submissions and subsequent supplements and amendments (e.g.

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New Draft Guidance Provides Detailed (and Burdensome) Recommendations for Chemical Assessments to Support Medical Device Biocompatibility

FDA Law

Chemical characterization identifies and quantifies chemicals that may be released from the medical device, while a toxicological risk analysis (TRA) evaluates the risks to the patient associated with the chemicals identified. of ISO 10993-1:2018, but is extremely burdensome and not referenced in the related ISO 10993-18.

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Promoting Compassionate Emergency Care for Children with Autism

PEMBlog

What you can do: Implement brief screening tools at registration to identify communication needs, sensory triggers, and calming strategies. Discuss options like oral medications, intranasal routes, or the presence of trusted caregivers during procedures. Medical Management of Children With Autism in the Emergency Department.

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2020 - 2021 Residency Season (Diary Posts)

Aspiring Minority Doctor

When I first applied in the 2018 cycle, the total I spent was $1910 ($1686 in the actual match and the rest during SOAP.reviewing my payment history now). To be honest, as tough as it was seeing the money leave my account, applying to so many programs is probably the biggest change from my previous applications. It all adds up.

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2021 Physician Holiday Gift Guide

Aspiring Minority Doctor

ProCompression Socks Throwback pic from one of my 2018-2019 24hr call shifts I swear by Pro Compression socks! I bought a few of these socks (and was also gifted some by my little brother) when I was a medical student, and to this day I still wear the same socks with great compression.