PEMBlog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

During that initial visit, her physical exam was notable for generalized abdominal tenderness. The patient completed the miralax cleanout followed by daily miralax, and started having soft, formed stools daily without any pain (Bristol type 4). She had a normal urinalysis and the abdominal x-rays seen here.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Physical exam Initial vital signs: T 37.5 °C F), HR 140, RR 12, BP 104/67, sat 99% on room air The patient was crying and appeared uncomfortable Moist mucous membranes. Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome The patient was diagnosed with papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS). Conjunctiva normal.

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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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based health plan through UnitedHealthcare covered her emergency care in Aspen, Colorado. It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% of adults in the state showed significant symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2023. Release Stress Anxiety can be pathologic, resulting from a physical or mental disorder beyond an individual’s control. We all want to know how to stop fearing the future.

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. After listening to this episode you will be able to: Describe the findings on history and physical examination that differentiate organic vs psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Engage in Physical Activity: Physical activity is not only beneficial for your physical health but also plays a vital role in improving your mental well-being. Set healthy boundaries, learn to say no when necessary, and prioritize activities that nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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FDA Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That emergency declaration is set to expire on May 11, 2023. The Ryan Haight Act did not limit the ability to prescribe controlled substance medications by telemedicine so long as the patient and prescriber had a least one in-person visit. 21 U.S.C. § 802(54)(D)(i).

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

19:05 Clarifying the “ethics vs science” argument and critiquing research techniques 22:00 Resurgence of race-based speculation in COVID-19-related research 25:57 Implantation of ideas about innate racial inferiority within medicine 28:32 Will removal of race from algorithms potentially harm our patients?

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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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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations. Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

When we reviewed the De Novos that were granted between CY 2022 and 2024, we saw that only 28% had decision summaries posted: Posted 2022 2023 2024 Total Yes 18 of 23 (78%) 9 of 48 (19%) 1 of 30 (3%) 28 of 101 (28%) Dishearteningly, the trend is in the wrong direction. These legislative changes helped.

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FDA Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This guidance finalizes a draft guidance issued in February 2023. To determine whether a long-term neurodevelopmental safety study is necessary, the Guidance describes general considerations, patient and population-specific considerations, and product-specific considerations that should be considered.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A surrogate endpoint is a marker, such as a laboratory measurement, radiographic image, physical sign or other measure that is thought to predict clinical benefit but is not itself a measure of clinical benefit. The use of a surrogate endpoint can considerably shorten the time required prior to receiving FDA approval. FDA-2022-E-3124 ).

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FDA Law

MARCH 24, 2024

The 340B statute is silent about delivery and distribution of pharmaceuticals by pharmacies to patients even though pharmacies are essential and a legally required part of the drug distribution chain. They merely dispense 340B drug to the patients of covered entities, while covered entities purchase and maintain title to the drugs.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 4, 2023

The next town hall will focus on the clinical development of gene therapy products for rare diseases in February 2023. As previously m entioned , sponsors can interact with FDA in the town hall by submitting questions in advance or by asking a question live during the meeting. before evaluating clinical effectiveness).

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. The goal is to support clinical trials and bring in another $50 million in private investment to help ibogaine win approval from the U.S. Former Texas Gov.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2023 Dec 20:S1524-9042(23)00202-3. Our guests are BJ Miller, palliative care physician and c-founder of Mettle Health , and Naomi Saks, chaplain at UCSF. 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.

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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. It’s there.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Siddiqui October 31, 2023 Summary : This episode highlights the culture of food shaming and anti-fatness as it relates to anti-Blackness. Identify ways to navigate clinical interactions with patients while respecting them and affirming their experiences with food and fatness. During this episode, we hear from Da’Shaun L.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 4, 2024

However, it is important to think about individual stories within the broader historical and sociocultural context; for instance, you cannot highlight stories in individual physician-patient dyads, without discussing mechanisms of racialized, historical, or sociocultural power and other larger structural forces.

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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. Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

This achievement is the result of an interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in life science, physics, and computer science. This cluster of about 20,000 to 40,000 neurons functions like a central watch, coordinating the timing of body functions to follow the 24-hour day. But the NTU team discovered that it is far more complex.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2024

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. By Larry K. HHS forwards FDA’s analysis and recommendation to DEA.

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PEMBlog

MAY 24, 2023

Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of assisting them, before moving to physical or chemical restraints. Deaths due to physical restraint. Physical and chemical restraints. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2012 Jan;109(3):27-32.

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PEMBlog

MAY 15, 2023

Our role as providers is to identify the patients who have a life-threatening etiology to their syncope. History and physical examination are critical components to any emergency department evaluation but are especially helpful in syncope patients. It is followed by a complete recovery. 6% of pediatric syncope.

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FDA Law

MAY 5, 2024

29, 2023). and their abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. FDA/HHS Analysis, 2023 FDA/HHS last conducted an eight-factor analysis of marijuana in 2016 and concluded that marijuana continued to meet schedule I criteria. Letter to U.S. Letter to President Joseph R. 21 U.S.C. §

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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. I think the theme is more saving someone’s life and the regret that follows. Bill 01:52 I do. Here we go.

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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. In one room the physician under study interacts with a white patient-actor, and in another room interacts with a Black patient-actor. Amber: I do. You know what?

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Family Physicians of Greeley

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A year later at my annual physical, I was told again that I needed to get it done. We, here at Family Physicians of Greeley, care about the health of our patients and community. And if you do not have a PCP, all our offices are currently accepting new patients. We can help you to get one scheduled.

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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. Interestingly, when these are sold, either online or in physical stores, theyre marketed As additives to make your own whipped cream at home. References Perry H, Burns MM.

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia in children: incidence and patient characteristics. Laryngomalacia, is the most common cause of infant stridor. Early diagnosis is crucial as it can impact a child’s growth and development. Available from: [link] Hartl TT, Chadha NK.

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GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

Today we have a star-studded lineup, including Lexy Torke of Indiana University, who discusses her RCT of a chaplaincy intervention for surrogates of patients in the ICU , published in JPSM and plenary presentation at AAHPM/HPNA. These studies are important. It meets in-person, once a month, over nine sessions. The theme is death.

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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 6, 2025

So we did a podcast on aging and homelessness with Margot Kushel in 2023. Today we discuss: What is the best terminology? Homelessness? Marginally housed? What makes palliative care for people experiencing homelessness challenging? What makes it rewarding? Naheed 00:31 Thanks so much for having me here. Eric 00:34 I’m excited for this.

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FDA Law

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. geographic location, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical and mental disabilities, pregnancy status, lactation status, and co-morbidity) may impact outcomes.

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