Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Using high-throughput genome sequencing and machine learning, scientists at UMass Chan Medical School have shown a strong correlation between the oral microbiome in patients with COVID-19 at the time of hospital admission and the need for later respiratory support.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Robin Wolaner, 71, a retired publisher in Sausalito, California, has been known to badger friends who delay getting recommended shots, sending them relevant medical studies. Take influenza, which annually sends from 140,000 to 710,000 people to hospitals, most of them seniors, and is fatal to 10% of hospitalized older adults.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Patients with documented mental illness or substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to encounter a mixed—sometimes starkly divergent—quality of emergency department (ED) care when they present with chest pain, abdominal pain, or other non‑psychiatric complaints, according to a patient‑interview study published in Health Services Research.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

It’s home to many reputable healthcare employers, from private practices like the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut to major hospital systems like Yale New Haven Health. Residents can access top hospitals, vibrant communities, and many lifestyle amenities, including parks, museums, and restaurants.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times. He was frail and had unfortunately progressed to relying on a walker, due to a multitude of medical problems, for ambulation.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital.

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Louisville Lectures

MAY 5, 2023

Boot Camp: PHASE TWO Or, Emergencies and Assessing Them This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Electrolyte Emergencies by Dr. Eleanor Lederer and Assessing the Seriously Ill Patient by Dr. David Nunley. Are you a resident or medical student looking to learn practical, evidence based approaches to your patients?

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PEMBlog

JUNE 7, 2023

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. NASEMSO: Clinical care and restraint of agitated or combative patients by emergency medical service practitioners.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. As a concierge doctor, I provide an array of services that go beyond what most patients experience in a regular clinic setting. What is Concierge Medicine?

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming. For Austin Ault, he felt reassured during his time at Logansport Memorial, knowing that our dedicated team was alongside him every step of the way, including the Emergency Room , Medical/Surgical, Surgery , and Orthopedics.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

In This Issue : Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Medical Waste: One Model for Improvement OnTrack with your Sustainability Goals? Our Consulting Services offer customized strategies for group practices, health systems, and medical societies ready to accelerate their impact and lead the way in climate-smart care.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

every year, leading to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. Introduction Acute gastroenteritis affects millions of children in the U.S.

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

For those with serious illness, sleep problems and insomnia are all too common. And very common symptom or coexists commonly with other health conditions and in medications that are used, impacted. But I’m also thinking about other health conditions and other medications that might be causing them trouble. Insomnia sucks.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model. DPC can be offered as an optional benefit, providing a convenient, preventive care solution that removes the common deterrents to seeking care. Sadly, up to 80% do not.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? Also, while evidence for lab evaluation based on history and exam findings was established for adults, children were considered to have a medical etiology (organic psychosis) until proven otherwise. Acute onset psychosis is relatively rare.

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

The company has expanded its palliative care services through partnerships with hospitals and other managed care providers, according to AccentCare CEO Stephan Rodgers. We deepen ourselves into the fabric of care and we make healthcare work for people who are seriously ill. Attendee 3: Oh. We are not an extra layer of support.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Choosing Wisely Pediatric Emergency Medicine Recommendations The Choosing Wisely Campaign Toolkit Expert Contributors Olivia Ostrow, MD Hospital for Sick Children Toronto, Ontario, Canada olivia.ostrow@sickkids.ca A negative test can also provide false reassurance. for bronchiolitis and 1.5% isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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FDA Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Sophia R. Gibbs — For more than three decades, FDA has claimed that the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C Act) gives the agency legal authority to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices (see our prior post here ). Gaulkin & Jeffrey N.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Choosing Wisely Pediatric Emergency Medicine Recommendations The Choosing Wisely Campaign Toolkit Expert Contributors Michele Nypaver, MD University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, USA michelen@med.umich.edu Jennifer Thull-Freedman, MD Alberta Children’s Hospital Calgary, Alberta, Canada Jennifer.Thull-Freedman@albertahealthservices.ca

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Without even forming an enquiry committee, he was suspended for a few days by the hospital administration in order to satisfy the public. However, the core problem in our medical system is yet to be addressed which actually results in these unfortunate incidents. patients show their frustration at doctors.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Devika Nair, who is a nephrologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. That includes many medical specialists, surgical specialists, many specialists and many other disciplines who are on our older adults team. Rasheeda, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. So this is a podcast going at the geriatricians and palliative care providers. Alex: Great story.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Rather they’re Ill, maybe they’re aging unsuccessfully, but never really resilient. And for people with dementia and their caregivers, who both feel very devalued in the social system, support systems, their communities, the medical system. What does resilience look like for individuals with dementia? There is no cure.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Selecting the appropriate medications, if necessary, is of paramount importance. A careful history and physical examination are ways that we as providers can “see what’s going on inside the head.” Team members and families eagerly await your intervention to halt the seizure and understand its underlying cause.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. What are the risks and rewards of new classes of medications? When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. How high is too high?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Palliative medicine focuses on quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Historically, palliative care has been predominantly provided in the inpatient setting, but there is a growing awareness that patients may also benefit from outpatient care. Results The patients in the SMC had a mean age of 71.

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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 18, 2020

Regardless of the severity of a patient's illness and diagnosis, time and again I am now witnessing an unsettling fear in their eyes, conveying a belief that somehow Covid-19 is playing a part in their (lack of) well-being. Don't bog down our front-line medical providers with mild symptoms. Wear a mask. Don't touch our faces.

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GeriPal

MAY 8, 2025

We’ll discuss three recent clinical trials involving patients with serious illness, joined by our guests James Downar , Ali John Zarrabi , and Margaret Ross. We’re going to be talking about new research in psilocybin in serious illness. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. So medication adjustments.

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StorytellERdoc

MAY 7, 2020

He signs off the last of information on his seventh patient to his replacement, sharing the important medications, vitals, activities, and care-plan in depth. From birth to now, each of us has been touched with the kindness and loving attention that a nurse has provided us. in the ICU during my internship year.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Eric 00:42 So on this podcast, we’re gonna be talking about what every healthcare provider should know about radiation oncology. I was really fascinated not only with the medical side of things, but some of the. I knew I wanted to do palliative medicine pretty early Even in medical school. Evie, welcome to GeriPal.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk with three experts on buprenorphine on why, when, and how to use it in serious illness. Adapting Palliative Care Skills to Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Patients With Serious Illness . Katie, before we jump into the topic of buprenorphine in serious illness, what’s the song request?

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Alex 00:26 And we’re delayed to welcome Amanda Moment, who is a palliative care social worker at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Coping in the setting of serious illness. Coping in the setting of a serious illness about a patient encounter you had with somebody who used an. Amanda, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lastly, we discuss Katie’s paper on substance use disorder in an aging population and how one can incorporate the 5 Ms (ie, matters most, medications, mind, mobility, and multicomplexity) into a framework for age-friendly care for older adults with substance use disorder. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™. This is Eric Widera. It’s me.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

More recently Sharon Kaufman ‘s book And a Time to Die described the ways in which physicians, nurses, hospital systems, and payment mechanisms influenced the hour and manner of patient’s deaths. And so for me, I started off at one particular institution for medical school and went to another and noticed quite a few differences.

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