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Should we prioritize the unvaccincated for treatment? Govind Persad and Emily Largent

GeriPal

They argue that the current guidelines, which prioritize immunocompromised people and unvaccinated older people on the same level, should be re-done to prioritize the immunocompromised first, and additionally move up older vaccinated individuals or vaccinated persons with comorbidities. It’s shaming on vaccinated people.

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Episode 236: ARM Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

link] November 17, 2020. December 17, 2020. Episode 6: Racism, Trustworthiness, and the COVID-19 Vaccine.” Episode 9: Moving Towards Antiracism in Medical Education.” The Clinical Problem Solvers Podcast – Antiracism in Medicine Series. Episode 4: Dismantling Race-Based Medicine, Part 2: Clinical Perspectives.”

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

Routine assessment of pain and parent education videos are useful initiatives to encourage pain management. No national guidelines for best practice exist. Infant pain should be assessed, but international data suggest this isnt always the case. Whats more, pain isnt always managed.

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Episode 169: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 7 – Antiracism, Global Health Equity, and the COVID-19 Response

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The Global COVID-19 Response Must Be Anti-Racist An anti-racist COVID-19 response means that quality care, quality vaccines, and quality public health information must be provieded to all. From social distancing to contact tracing to vaccin distribution, every step should be considered through an anti-raicst framework.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. 29 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2020 (without dental care) 29 8. of healthcare costs in the EU 2018.

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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

Medical Xpress

The research, published this week in Safety Science , collected data from 562 recreational surfers from 2020 to 2023. This research can inform future beach safety strategies and educational initiatives." Researchers found that for every 100 surfs, respondents on average gave beachgoers safety advice 11.6 times, first aid 0.4

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COVID Updates: A Podcast with Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary In March 2020, we launched our first podcast on COVID-19. My wish was for better randomized evidence for vaccines and treatments, though I worry this might not be feasible. My wish was for better randomized evidence for vaccines and treatments, though I worry this might not be feasible.