Obstetrics & gynaecology
Prescribing the abortion pill without restrictions is safe and effective, study finds
Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.
Dec 8, 2021
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Medications
Reimbursement struggles for lifestyle medicine interventions pose significant barrier for health care practitioners
A majority of health care physicians and other clinicians report being unable to receive reimbursement for lifestyle medicine interventions, despite the majority of guidelines for treatment and management of chronic disease ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Pediatric practice provides roadmap for COVID-19 vaccination of children and caregivers in hesitant communities
Golisano Children's Hospital (GCH) Pediatric Practice in Rochester, NY demonstrated success in vaccinating eligible patients as well as their caregivers by offering the vaccine to both during pediatric visits, and provides ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with autism twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts, according to new research
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts during screened for suicidal ideation during routine medical assessments, according to new research from the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Oct 26, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research team launches mobile depression app to aid clinicians in treatment planning
Columbia Psychiatry faculty, in partnership with avoMD, a next-gen clinical decision support platform, have developed an interactive smartphone application that provides point-of-care treatment algorithms for major depression.
Oct 21, 2021
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Health
Hospitals with more inpatient nurse practitioners linked to better outcomes, more satisfied patients
According to a new study published today in Medical Care, hospitals that employ more inpatient nurse practitioners (NPs) have lower surgical mortality, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs of care. Nurse practitioners ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Surgery
Post-bariatric hypoglycemia is a silent danger after surgery
A serious side effect of weight-loss surgery can take more than a year to appear. Vanessa Hurta is spreading the word.
Sep 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Testing home care for emergency patients sick enough for the hospital
On Feb. 28, David Campbell woke up with a terrible case of vertigo.
Aug 30, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Primary care plays key role in vaccinating older individuals
(HealthDay)—Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals, according to a study published online in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 23, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
Throughout her 20-year career as a nurse practitioner, Jennifer Hulett noticed survivors of breast cancer would often express gratitude for being alive and mention God or a divine acknowledgement that had improved their health ...
Jun 23, 2021
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