Medicine After Dark: Life as a Hospital'Nocturnist'Medicine After Dark: Life as a Hospital'Nocturnist '
Nighttime hospitalists must manage work and life on a challenging opposite schedule, but for many, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - November 2, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Locked-In Syndrome Malpractice Case Ends With $75M Verdict Locked-In Syndrome Malpractice Case Ends With $75M Verdict
After a chiropractic neck adjustment led to a stroke, the patient ' s attorney alleged that hospital physicians failed to act swiftly, resulting in locked-in syndrome.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 31, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Iron Deficiency May Protect Against Bacterial Pneumonia Iron Deficiency May Protect Against Bacterial Pneumonia
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency, but iron is also required for the survival and growth of pathogens, experts say.MDedge (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 21, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Florida Sees Spike in Deadly Bacterial Infections After Hurricane Ian Florida Sees Spike in Deadly Bacterial Infections After Hurricane Ian
At least four people have died and 29 have been infected in Lee County after the hurricane.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 20, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news

' Too Good to be True'? Ultrasound Safely Treats Kidney Stones'Too Good to be True'? Ultrasound Safely Treats Kidney Stones
Treatment with transcutaneous, focused ultrasound safely repositioned and broke apart ureteral stones during initial clinical testing in 29 patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 18, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news

Docs in Hollywood: Coolest Side Gig Ever? Docs in Hollywood: Coolest Side Gig Ever?
For every"I ' m not a doctor, but I play one on TV" you hear, a real MD works behind the scenes in film and TV to ensure accuracy, develop real-world storylines, and even educate viewers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 14, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Critics Say Newsom's Pricey Medicaid Reforms Leave Patients Behind Critics Say Newsom's Pricey Medicaid Reforms Leave Patients Behind
Even though California Gov. Gavin Newsom is funneling billions of taxpayer money into an initiative to provide some low-income patients with social services, critics say it won ' t improve access to basic care.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 12, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Youth Killed by Guns in US Equals Classroom a Day Youth Killed by Guns in US Equals Classroom a Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated policy statement and technical report about ' the No. 1 killer of youth through age 24 ' in the United States.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 9, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

New Technology a Sepsis Breakthrough? New Technology a Sepsis Breakthrough?
Experts expressed hope that, with additional research, the new testing method could eventually cut the time for sepsis detection from days to hours, potentially saving lives.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Messaging in Waiting Rooms Helps With COVID Vaccinations Messaging in Waiting Rooms Helps With COVID Vaccinations
Video on COVID vaccine safety played for patients on an iPad in ED waiting rooms encouraged the unvaccinated to get the shot.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Provider-Only Care Benefits Patients in the ED Provider-Only Care Benefits Patients in the ED
A protocol created to manage COVID case surges and staff shortages reduced ED time with no additional provider hours.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Physicians: Want Streaming Glory? Know These Legal Tips Physicians: Want Streaming Glory? Know These Legal Tips
If you are thinking of becoming a YouTuber or podcaster, before you put your reputation on the line, be aware of these important tips from a healthcare attorney.Medscape (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 6, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news

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Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ACEP 2022Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 5, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Conference Coverage Source Type: news

How Anthem Gets Away With Nonpayment and Denials How Anthem Gets Away With Nonpayment and Denials
Dr Robert Glatter and Dr Andrew Fenton join Andrew Selesnick and James Blakeman to discuss a disturbing pattern of nonpayment and denials by the insurer Anthem.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - October 4, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Could a Vaccine Fix the Fentanyl Crisis? Could a Vaccine Fix the Fentanyl Crisis?
Drs Robert Glatter and Paul J. Christo discuss the ongoing and worsening fentanyl crisis in the United States.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - September 27, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news