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Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health. Here's why

NPR Health

Diet, exercise and sleep are fundamental to our health, but so it our relationship to light. A massive, new study suggests light-driven disruption can take years off our lives.

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Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition

Sound Physicians

Log In Patient Resources Compliance Search Our Specialties Emergency Medicine Hospital Medicine Critical Care Anesthesia Telemedicine Long-Term Care ACO Sound Practice Solutions Careers Clinical Careers Business Careers About The Sound Story Leadership Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Insights & Resources Case Studies Podcasts Blogs Press Releases Media Inquiries Webinars November 5, 2024 Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition By Stephen Matchett, MD | Chief Executive

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While the Orphan Battles Wages, Jazz Takes a Loss

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz — The fight between Jazz, Avadel, and FDA over narcolepsy drug sodium oxybate has been a long and arduous one. 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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Episode 364 – Clinical Unknown – Lea and Şeyma discuss Elena’s case

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Lea and Ş eyma discuss this fascinating non-productive cough, fever and dyspnea case presented by Elena. Embark on this diagnostic journey with us!!

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TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO

NPR Health

DIslodged by COVID early in the pandemic, tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease that takes the most lives each year. And the number of cases set a new record. What's going on?

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Medical Music Mondays: Bleeding Tonsil Funk

PEMBlog

Did you know that post tonsillectomy bleeding occurs approximately 3 to 5% of the time, most often at days 5 to 7 after the surgery? Of course you did. Unstable children with active bleeding may need a trip to the OR. Otherwise ENT can help determine management. Lyrics Nasty strep or OSA Take those tonsils out today Remove adenoids just in case Now there’s blood all over the place Post T&A bleeds frequently now you call ENT If active bleed resuscitate maybe operate on this date If not

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Who You Gonna Email? Digital Health Question Busters!

FDA Law Blog

By Jennifer D. Newberger — Though digital health is not new, it can still often be difficult to determine with precision the regulatory requirements applicable to a particular software product. Sometimes this is because FDA has not opined on a specific set of facts, but more often it is because FDA seems to take different approaches to the same technology offered by different companies.

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Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy

NPR Health

The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.

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SAD

Evergreen Family Medicine

Thanks Oregon! Here we go again ☹ As the long warm and bright days of summer fade into the muted hues of autumn, many in Oregon experience a shift not only in scenery and the number of hours of daylight but also in mood. Many residents of Oregon experience what is referred to in psychiatry as Major Depression Disorder, Seasonal Pattern known commonly as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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To 513(g) or not to 513(g)? That is the question

FDA Law Blog

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — In most instances, it is clear if a product will be considered a “device” under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Sometimes, though, the question of classification defies an easy answer. When a company is unsure if its product is a device, there are a number of resources that can provide the answer, such as the device regulations at 21 CFR parts 800 – 898; any of the databases that cover pr

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Perimenopause vs. Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

Dr. Michael Bazel

As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. Two key stages in this process are perimenopause and menopause. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different phases, each with its own set of symptoms and effects on health. Understanding the differences between perimenopause and menopause is crucial, as well as recognizing the signs and exploring treatment options.

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What a big Republican win Tuesday could mean for Obamacare

NPR Health

With the Affordable Care Act once again under fire from Republicans, a leading health care economist explains what a Republican sweep might mean for the health coverage of 45 million Americans.

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Dialysis vs Conservative Management for Older Adults: Manju Kurella Tamura, Susan Wong, & Maria Montez-Rath

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary We recently published a podcast on palliative care for kidney failure, focusing on conservative kidney management. Today we’re going to focus upstream on the decision to initiate dialysis vs conservative kidney management. As background, we discuss Manju Kurella Tamura’s landmark NEJM paper that found, contrary to expectations, that function declines precipitously for nursing home residents who initiate dialysis.

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From the Porcine to the Ridiculous to the Court of Appeals: Phibro’s Suit Against FDA Gets Muddy

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz & Charles D. Snow & Karla L. Palmer & John W.M. Claud — As we reported back in January, Phibro Animal Health Corporation challenged FDA’s decision to remove a drug called carbadox—used as an antimicrobial drug to treat gastrointestinal disease in food-producing pigs—from the market. More specifically, FDA rescinded approval of a “regulatory method” that Phibro used to establish that carbadox is safe and effective.

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Your instincts on how to fight insomnia are probably wrong

NPR Health

When people can't sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep.

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We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds

NPR Health

Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies.

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Here’s a bipartisan sentiment: The election has Americans of both parties stressed

NPR Health

Around 80% of people from both parties say they are very stressed about the future of the nation. When does worry become toxic, and what can we do?

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Timeline shows what happens to different brain cells as Alzheimer’s progresses

NPR Health

An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease.

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Why dark nights and bright days are good for health

NPR Health

Too much light at night and not enough daylight is taking years off our lives, according to a new study. The research adds to the evidence that light exposure is fundamental to our wellbeing.

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Analyzing what RFK Jr. said on 'Morning Edition' about his health policy vision

NPR Health

A deeper dive into Wednesday's post-election interview with former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his skepticism of public health expertise.

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Voters to decide whether Massachusetts can legalize certain psychedelic drugs

NPR Health

Massachusetts is the third state in six years to ask voters whether to legalize plant-based psychedelic drugs for people 21 and older at licensed therapy centers.

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Hospitals face months of IV fluid shortages after Helene damages N.C. factory

NPR Health

Hospitals have been forced to innovate with new ways of hydrating patients and giving them medications, after a key factory that produces IV fluids flooded during Hurricane Helene.

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As Jurisprudence Under Loper Bright Develops, Early Scorecard is Mixed

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud & Sara W. Koblitz & JP Ellison — Back in July, the United States Supreme Court turned the world of administrative law on its head, adding new layers of judicial oversight to what might have previously been thought of as fairly non-descript Federal agency functions. One of those cases was Loper Bright v. Raimondo , which formally overruled the 40-year precedent under Chevron , under which courts gave agencies deference when interpreting statutory ambiguity.

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Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

NPR Health

Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?

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Trump’s win could accelerate the privatization of Medicare

NPR Health

The former president's pending return to the White House could alter the very nature of Medicare, the nearly 60-year-old federal health care program.

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Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

NPR Health

Health workers say they won't be able to vaccinate all the children they had planned to reach because of ongoing fighting.

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As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last?

NPR Health

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to record low numbers of people who are uninsured.

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No more fluoride in the water? RFK Jr. wants that and Trump says it 'sounds OK'

NPR Health

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance.

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How health care could change under the new Trump administration

NPR Health

Trump's victory gives a broader platform to critics of federal health programs. Among other moves, he may try to weaken the Affordable Care Act and cut funding for Medicaid coverage.

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If Trump wins, vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. could play a role in health policy

NPR Health

RFK Jr. has embraced fringe health care ideas for decades. If Trump wins, he will likely be able to influence promotion and funding for these things.