Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

For many of us, the emergence of medical scribes, both in-person and remote, provided a valuable solution, offloading documentation and allowing us to have more focused patient interactions. It can differentiate between a physician’s questions and a patient’s responses and even filter out non-relevant small talk.

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 18, 2025

Robotic nurses dressing mannequins and bed-bathing patients Delicate movement, like gently handling an elderly patient is traditionally the most challenging task to robots, who are much faster developing in intellectual tasks than matching humans in fine-motor skills. Since then, the concept has become a reality.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

When FDA published the fiscal years (FY) 2023-2027 goals letter at the end of August, making known their commitments and planned initiatives for the coming years, we were both excited by many of the announcements, while recognizing the real success will come from how the Agency implements them.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr.  They are often the first interface for patients experiencing mental health crises, not academic medical centers. A Culturally Informed Approach to Supporting Suicidal Minoritized Patients. 2023 Apr;21(2):166-7.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management. Once patients become non-ambulatory, they often develop secondary complications like lymphedema, which further complicates their care.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

STAT Pearls, 2023 Wrap Up Meckel diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine that can present with various clinical manifestations, including rectal bleeding and obstruction. The Meckel’s scan is the preferred diagnostic modality, and prompt surgical consultation may be necessary for symptomatic cases.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Starting in 2022 with a patent certification requirement, both Jazz and Avadel have sued FDA over this drug, with Jazz most recently bringing suit challenging FDA’s decision that Avadel’s Lumryz (sodium oxybate) is clinically superior to Jazz’s Xywav (sodium oxybate) in 2023.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

According to the announcement, enabling patients to access medical devices beyond traditional clinical settings can help close the healthcare gap by delivering care “directly to patients, wherever they are – at home, at work, in cities, in rural communities.” and remote or wearable patient monitoring devices (e.g.,

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 24, 2025

Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr.  A Culturally Informed Approach to Supporting Suicidal Minoritized Patients. 2023 Apr;21(2):166-7. Academically, he has won multiple awards for research on structural violence, health equity, and mental health. 2022;31(2):211-221.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

If you struggle with sleep difficulties, consider implementing relaxation techniques or consulting with a healthcare professional. Remember, everyone’s journey is unique, and it’s important to be patient and kind to yourself. By doing so, you can lead a happier, more fulfilling life.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At that point, he was referred to pulmonology who started the patient on albuterol, manual chest physiotherapy, and a steroid inhaler with a plan for a fourth chest x-ray four weeks later. On arrival, the patient was febrile to 38.3C. Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS).

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

In its new guidances, FDA advises that sponsors should consult with the Agency regarding confirmatory trial design and conduct as early as possible with enough time to allow the trial to be underway at the time of approval. Take steps to facilitate high retention including by incorporating patient perspectives into the design of such trials.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Performance data should be customized to the indications for use, including the specific intended patient population (adult vs. pediatric), disease state, conditions of use, and the target anatomical location. In cases where devices are expected to be frequently replaced, testing should be guided by the aggregate patient exposure.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

After issuing an Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of Registration in September 2022, and an administrative hearing in March 2023, DEA adopted the hearing Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ’s”) Recommended Decision to revoke Coconut Grove’s registration based on the public interest factors of 21 U.S.C. 72,694, 72,703 (Dec.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 23, 2023

This Draft Guidance focuses on the use of patient-level data from other clinical trials or from RWD sources. The goal is to select similar patients in the treatment and external control groups. The Draft Guidance also states that sponsors must include in their marketing applications relevant patient-level data for both arms.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Further, the Report notes that a GAO Report on the Orange Book due to Congress in 2023 “may help inform the Agency’s thinking” on Orange Book issues, which suggests that we should not expect any changes or clarifications in the near future. The Agency however has made no commitments—nor has it even hinted at—revising the Orange Book.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The next town hall will focus on the clinical development of gene therapy products for rare diseases in February 2023. Sponsors may consult with the Agency to release out of specification product if a patient is at significant risk and is conditioned to receive the product.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Hot off the presses RCT in JAMA October 2023: Study that looks at 1000 female resident physicians at 26 sites that showed that coaching improved each outcome assessed (burnout, moral injury, imposter syndrome, self-compassion, and flourishing). AlexSmithMD 1. Beth, welcome to GeriPal. Beth: Thank you. Greg, welcome to GeriPal.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient’s home to the next, seeing eight in all. Forget a lunch break; she often eats a sandwich or some nuts as she heads to her next patient visit. “Our patient isn’t just the older adult,” Johnson said. “Hello.

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Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

Medical societies and hospitals are weighing in on periprocedural concerns in patients taking GLP-1s who need procedures or surgeries. That’s according to two internists who work closely with hospitalized patients who take GLP-1s. These medications are truly life-changing for many patients.”

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Platelets 134 × 10 9 /L Alk phos 470 U/L AST 84 U/L ALT 40 U/L VBG pH 7.320, pCO2 81, HCO2 22 Urine Drug Screen positive for cannabinoids The patient had chest x-ray without any notable pathology. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with tyrosinemia type 1, an autosomal recessive disorder of amino acid metabolism. mg/dL Hct 30.7%

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

In fact, most sore throat symptoms resolve in three days for 60-70% of patients, according to March 2025 UpToDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support system used by healthcare professionals. A short-term sore throat may resolve on its own — monitor symptoms or consult a primary care doctor.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

So I think the first reason that we saw and felt the opportunity was ripe for updating was that some of us had come across some anecdotal examples of patients expressing some offense to that terminology. And I was asking this patient about if he had filled out an advanced directive. Is the patient in your descriptor?

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GeriPal

MAY 8, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Weve covered psychedelics on the podcast beforefirst in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine , and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. Ali John 11:34 Yep.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

About 3 in 10 adults reported not taking their medicines as prescribed at some point between July 2022 and July 2023 because of the cost, according to a KFF survey. This is a, you know, board certified pediatric neurologist who’s been seeing this patient for years. Bea Bosco is our consulting director of operations.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

And Bill Andereck is still haunted by the decision he made to have the police break down the door to rescue his patient who attempted suicide in the 1980s, as detailed in this essay in the Cambridge Quarterly of HealthCare Ethics. The patient case. I think the theme is more saving someone’s life and the regret that follows.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

Updated 2023 Jul 17]. After doing her MD PhD at Columbia University, where she investigated the genetic diagnosis of kidney disease, she started her residency training with the long term goal of being a physician scientist caring for patients with rare genetic disorders. You can contact her via email at egroopman@childrensnational.org.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2023

JAMA IM 2023 A shout-out to my NPR episode on 1A titled the “State of Hospice Care” DISCLAIMER While we filmed in Montreal during the Annual Assembly, all opinions expressed in this podcast are independent of AAHPM and HPNA, or the Annual Assembly. And that’s an ADC of two to three patients a day. JAMA Health Forum.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Formulate effective strategies for identifying, managing, and preventing inhalant misuse in pediatric patients. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023; 61:453. Patients that use these will repeatedly use it throughout the day. If the patient is unconscious and in a tachyarrhythmia, the treatment is electricity! Ganetsky M (ed).

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

This is about reducing the time and cost and increasing the predictability of going from concept to commercialization.” – Dr. Jeff Shuren During a presentation at the May 17, 2023 Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Annual Conference, CDRH Director, Dr. Jeff Shuren discussed TAP with enthusiasm.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The deadline for the Draft Guidance was December 29, 2023, so the draft, issued on June 26, 2024, is about 6 months late under FDORA’s mandate. FDA encourages sponsors to consult patients and healthcare providers to assist in developing such strategies. providing language assistance); Reducing participant burden (e.g.,

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

After all, the labeling is intended to do exactly that: it informs patients and prescribers of the risks to ensure the product is used effectively and in a manner that mitigates risks, according to FDA’s understanding of the relevant science. FDA, in other words, directed, and continues to direct, pregnant women to a learned intermediary.

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

So we did a podcast on aging and homelessness with Margot Kushel in 2023. And I wonder if that is key in patients, people who are experiencing homelessness as well. Eric 40:08 Okay, right after this podcast, I gotta go back to the inpatient consult service so you can see I’m focused on this issue. Naheed 21:58 Absolutely.

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Physicians News Digest

MAY 12, 2025

It’s frustrating,” said Angel Foster, co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, a clinic near Boston that mails mifepristone and misoprostol pills to patients in states with abortion bans. One patient recently drove over 17 hours from South Carolina, a state with a six-week abortion ban, Der Simonian said.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 4, 2025

So as of the 2023-24 school year, about 3.3% 2023 translates to about 80,000 kids in the United States, and vaccination coverage varies across states. So in the 2023-24 school year. of their patients were fully vaccinated, five and a half percent were under vaccinated, and 3% were unvaccinated. Unfortunately. Interesting.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Iowa, Texas, and Minnesota had the most rural obstetrics service closures between 2011 and 2023, according to the health analytics and consulting firm Chartis , which also studies rural hospital finances. Nearly half of rural hospitals are operating in the red and 432 are vulnerable to closure. That’s closer to 50% now, he said.

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