Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.

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PEMBlog

MAY 31, 2023

2023 Mar 21:S1876-2859(23)00091-8. This podcast episode hosted by Brad Sobolewski ( @PEMTweets ) and co-authored by Dennis Ren ( @DennisRenMD ) is all about age-appropriate pharmacologic management strategies for agitated children. It is also episode 3 in a 5 episode series focused on agitation in children and adolescents. Acad Pediatr.

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PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Recognize key diagnostic features that help differentiate Parvovirus B19 from other viral exanthems and systemic illnesses. These are a group of viral rash-causing illnesses that were originally numbered in the late 19th and early 20th centuries based on their order of description. UpToDate , Jun. Parvoviruses. Erythema Infectiosum.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Now, in July 2023, DEA has finally issued its final rule amending its regulations for partial filling of prescriptions for schedule II substances. 46,983 (July 21, 2023). Letter from Congress of the United States, to Robert Patterson, Acting Administrator, DEA (Dec. 78,282 (Dec. The Final Rule a. at 47,002 (codified at 21 C.F.R.

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Why then do we persist with the “is it medical/organic or psych” question? Ultimately, this episode hosted by Brad Sobolewski ( @PEMTweets ) and co-authored by Dennis Ren ( @DennisRenMD ) is less about “is it psych or not” and more about not missing something because you assumed the patient had a mental or behavioral problem.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

This episode is a co-production of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center whose mission is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the emergency continuum. Pediatrics March 2023; 151 (3): e2022057383. Nash, Kavita Parikh, Bonnie T. 10.1542/peds.2022-057383

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By Faraz Siddiqui — Last Friday, the Delaware District Court rejected AstraZeneca’s lawsuit against the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and CMS’s guidance implementing it. Opinion at 17. contradicts the plain text of the statute and therefore must be set aside.” see also 42 U.S.C.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

After a lull during the COVID 19 pandemic, cases reemerged in 2023 and continued to climb into 2024. In this episode we dive into the resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae an atypical bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia thats making waves in pediatric emergency medicine. Plus, well discuss whether M. Plus, well discuss whether M.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We’ve published 45 podcasts in 2023 and have had a total of 400,000 downloads, plus another 40,000 views on YouTube. It’s been a big year for the GeriPal podcast.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

As we explained in September 2023 , then again in November 2023 , the FTC has intervened in the matter and asked 10 drug companies (really 8 given common ownerships of some of the relevant companies) to delist about 100 patents from the Orange Book that mainly cover the device constituent of a drug/device combination product.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

PFI’s frustration and concern around the current regulatory process overseen by state governments was discussed during the Petfood Forum 2023 convention in Kansas City, MO. Over the past few months the Pet Food Institute (PFI) has discussed a new system to federally regulate pet food.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Patients with psychosis caused by medical illness usually have abnormal vital signs, altered mental status, and impaired orientation with compromised intellectual function. Hosp Pediatr (2023) 13 (1): 66–71 When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients?

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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. This is Eric Widera.

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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. JAMA IM 2021 Hospice Acquisitions by Profit-Driven Private Equity Firms. JAMA Health Forum.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 29, 2025

This means: Direct influence: Training healthcare professionals to understand and manage the growing connections between environment and illness. Climate Change and Health Fact Sheet (2023). Climate Change Impacts on Health in Africa (2023). PLOS Global Public Health, 3(6), 2023. Adaptation Gap Report (2023).

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Can you guys do that one?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2023 Dec 20:S1524-9042(23)00202-3. The illness narratives suffering, healing, and the human condition. Hospital Chaplains, Spirituality, and Pain Management: A Qualitative Study. Pain Manag Nurs. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.11.004. 2023.11.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38129210. Kleinman, A. Wallace, C.L., Donesky, D., & Millic, M.

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

link] PEACH Good Wishes Program A program that provides meaningful gifts for unhoused individuals who are terminally ill. So we did a podcast on aging and homelessness with Margot Kushel in 2023. So we’re going to be today talking about serious illness palliative care in the homelessness population. Homelessness?

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

The meeting will take place virtually on April 13, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET. Valentine — Incorporating patient and caregiver experiences into every phase of drug development has become increasingly prioritized during both development and review ( see, e.g. , previous coverage here ).

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PEMBlog

MAY 24, 2023

This podcast episode hosted by Brad Sobolewski ( @PEMTweets ) and co-authored by Dennis Ren ( @DennisRenMD ) is all about age-appropriate non pharmacologic management strategies for agitated children. It is also episode 2 in a 5 episode series focused on agitation in children and adolescents. We have developed a series of pain focused episodes.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, we spend the first half talking about a RCT simulation study of clinician verbal and non-verbal communication with a seriously ill patient with cancer. And so I think that’s why it has its moment now even in 2023. We’re going to define what that is and how it applies to the work that we do. Amber: I do.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

Updated 2023 Jul 17]. This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. Consider it a supplement to what you remember from Biochemistry and the instructions on the family’s laminated care plan sheet. References Jeanmonod R, Asuka E, Jeanmonod D.

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GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

-Alex Practice-PC Program Information: UCSF’s Practice-PC program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 year. Practice-PC is an intentionally interprofessional and cutting edge year-long group continuing education course in palliative care for working professionals from all disciplines, in the Bay Area. The theme is death.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This marks the Agency’s latest effort to balance public health protections with covered farms’ persistent concerns that the current provisions are overly complex, difficult to implement, and ill-suited to address the diversity of water uses and sources in the produce industry. is treated in accordance with the applicable PSR standards (i.e.,

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Louise 05:02 Yes, well, I don’t know about 2024, but in 2023, yes, it could happen. But before we go into all of that, I think, Bill, you have a song request for Alex. Bill 01:52 I do. Bill 01:53 Alex asked me for a song that was resonating in my head at the time, and it would be Guy Clark’s song, T he Cape. I’ll make sure.

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GeriPal

JULY 13, 2023

Today we discuss a new paper in JAMA that tests a stripped down version of the clinician only facing intervention in a pragmatic randomized trial for older adults with serious illness and those 80+. Randy died February 26, 2023. They found a difference of 4% in documented goals of care discussions. Is 4% meaningful? Anything else?

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Dealing with conflict in caring for the seriously ill: “it was just out of the question” JAMA 2005. Conflicts Experienced by Caregivers of Older Adults With the Health-Care System. Journal of Patient Experience. December 2020. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

This week, February 27-March 5, 2023, marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. As a person who has recovered from an eating disorder and a physician who treats many patients who are in recovery, I think it is extremely important to take advantage of this week every year to spread awareness.

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Physicians News Digest

MAY 12, 2025

Among Louisiana residents, nearly 60% of abortions took place via telemedicine in the second half of 2023 (the most recent period for which estimates are available), giving Louisiana the highest rate of telemedicine abortions among states that passed strict bans after Dobbs , according to the #WeCount survey. It’s scary. she wondered.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Our conversation covers: The current state of COVID Evidence for COVID boosters, who should get them, and preferences between Novavax and mRNA vaccines COVID treatments like Molnupiravir and Paxlovid Differences in COVID impact on nursing home residents and those with serious illnesses We wrap up with a “magic wand” question. Is that right?

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you are interested in learning more and meeting a community of folks interested in hospital-at-home, check out the hospital-at-home user group at hahusersgroup.org or some of these publications: Hospital-Level Care at Home for Acutely Ill Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. How is it financed and what comes next? Annals of Int Med.

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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. Clearly they’re at risk for vaccine preventable illnesses ’cause they don’t have the vaccine. Unfortunately. Interesting.

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2023–24 School Year. This episode also covers what healthcare providers need to know about post-exposure prophylaxis, respiratory precautions, and managing occupational exposures. Available at: [link] Accessed December 3, 2024.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

system for monitoring the rare ill effects of vaccines. Kennedy Jr. forced him out in May. While it’s possible that Nath’s patients suffered covid vaccine injuries, Marks said, their symptoms were so varied it was hard to characterize a possible syndrome. The current U.S.

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

See the AAHPM Legislative Action Center [link] Write to the DEA, with guidance from AAHPM’s comments to the DEA March 2023. So we’re going to be talking about telemedicine, telehealth for people with serious illness. Now is the time to act, dear listeners! Start with a story as Carly did in her Op Ed. Stories trump data.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 19, 2022

By Faraz Siddiqui — Last June, we blogged about a lawsuit brought by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) challenging CMS’s ill-conceived Accumulator Adjustment Rule (“final rule”), which amended the Medicaid Rebate best price regulation. On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the D.C. See Opinion at 10.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

. — By the time Eric Tennant was diagnosed in 2023 with a rare cancer of the bile ducts, the disease had spread to his bones. The West Virginia Legislature passed bills in both 2019 and 2023 requiring insurers to respond to nonurgent authorization requests within five days and more urgent requests within two days, among other mandates.

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