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Ohio study examines effectiveness of opioid guidelines
Scott G. Weiner Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the face of the ongoing tragedy of the current U.S. opioid epidemic, multiple groups are attempting to create guidelines that influence opioid prescribing behavior. From hospitals to state governments, from the CDC to physician specialty societies, guidelines are being produced, as they are easy and inexpensive to create and don't require legislation or enforcement.
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First, do no harm? A failure of stethoscope hygiene
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough studies have illustrated the importance of stethoscope hygiene and guidelines have been established, healthcare professionals rarely comply.
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The nursing career trap
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationAs a profession with an illustrious history and the great respect of the general public, nursing is a career that calls both men and women to its ranks. But even as nurses gain increasing clinical autonomy and the ability and vision to launch their own businesses, the nursing game hasn't necessarily changed for those who still feel stuck.
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The shoulder dilemma: So versatile, yet so prone to injury
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessThe shoulder is the body's most mobile joint area. It allows humans to do amazing things like move their arms gracefully in complex patterns, pull their bodies up a steep rock face or power a ball at blazing speeds. It also lets people do ordinary things like shrug, take food out of the freezer and make a bed.
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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Charcoal treats: Latest food fad may black out medications’ properties
Katherine Radin Food & BeverageOver-the-top ice cream cones, rainbow bagels, unicorn Frappuccinos ... Every few months, a new food fad hits, prompting diners to share bright photos of the latest treat on their social media feeds.
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Corticosteroids may do more harm than good in severe asthmatics
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe primary treatment for asthma may actually worsen the disease, according to a recent study published in the journal JCI Insight. While corticosteroids are the mainstay for asthma treatment, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) suggest the therapy may worsen the disease in some patients.
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Amazon Health might soon become a reality
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn what has become healthcare's worst-kept secret, Amazon has started a secret lab to pursue healthcare opportunities with a focus on such efforts as electronic medical records and even telemedicine, according to a recent report by CNBC. Thus, in a world where Amazon seems to own everything, it now appears that the firm wants to try to take over one of the nation's largest economic drivers — healthcare.
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How to help patients stick with a fitness routine
Jacqueline Hansen Medical & Allied HealthcareGetting into a fitness routine may be near the top of a patient's to-do list, but there are so many other things they could be doing with their time — especially during the summer. But giving up an hour of their time a few days a week doesn't seem so bad, does it?
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How can we heal the healers?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe prevalence of burnout among physicians in the United States is at an alarming level. Although practicing medicine may be highly fulfilling and meaningful, U.S. physicians suffer more burnout, manifesting as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, than other American workers.
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