Electronic Health Records failing primary care
Much needs to be accomplished during the short time a primary care physician sees a patient. A new study from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and IUPUI researchers reports that electronic health ...
Jun 15, 2021
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Physical activity may curb health care worker burnout
There is no question that the pandemic has been immensely stressful for health care workers, especially for those on the frontline of patient care. Yet, even before the pandemic, the regular demands of many health care industry ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Most editors at leading medical journals are white, study finds
(HealthDay)—The vast majority of editors at leading medical journals are white—with few of those influential spots going to Black or Hispanic professionals, a new study finds.
Jun 14, 2021
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New curriculum assessment tool can improve medical education about sexual and gender minority (LGBTQI) populations
Medical education aspires to mitigate bias in future professionals by providing a robust curriculum that includes perspectives and practices for caring for sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, including lesbian, ...
Jun 10, 2021
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American Academy of Neurology says police must end use of neck restraints
(HealthDay)—Chokeholds, strangleholds, and other neck restraints should no longer be used in U.S. law enforcement, a new position statement from the American Academy of Neurology (ANN) says.
Jun 10, 2021
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In Cell commentary, NIH outlines commitment to addressing structural racism in biomedicine
Earlier this year, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) acknowledged the impact of structural racism on biomedical science and committed to doing more to dismantle it. Now, in a commentary appearing June 10 in the journal ...
Jun 10, 2021
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After editor-in-chief's resignation, JAMA journals outline steps to address racism
Reacting to recent controversy, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Thursday a series of steps it will take to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the medical society and its network of 12 influential ...
Jun 03, 2021
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German biotech company MorphoSys buys US rival for $1.7B
Germany-based MorphoSys AG said Wednesday that it is buying U.S. rival Constellation Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valuing the biotech company at $1.7 billion.
Jun 02, 2021
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US Supreme Court rejects Johnson & Johnson talc fine appeal
The US Supreme Court refused Tuesday to accept drugmaker Johnson & Johnson's appeal of a $2.1 billion fine for selling baby powder containing cancer-causing asbestos.
Jun 01, 2021
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Future pandemics targeted by new Oxford research center
Oxford University is launching an effort to bring together academic, industry and government experts from around the world to use the lessons learned from COVID-19 in the fight against future pandemics.
May 28, 2021
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UK probes mega AstraZeneca deal for US biotech firm
Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday said it was investigating the planned purchase of US biotech company Alexion by COVID vaccine-maker AstraZeneca in a deal worth $39 billion.
May 25, 2021
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German safety firm held liable over French breast implant scandal
A Paris appeals court ruled Thursday that the German safety certification firm TUV Rheinland was liable for improperly approving faulty breast implants and ordered it to pay damages to hundreds of victims.
May 20, 2021
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Computer game helps health workers combat COVID spread
Swiss health workers busy fighting the pandemic are being encouraged to unwind with a computer game that offers not only distraction but also knowledge to battle COVID-19 in real life.
May 12, 2021
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These 'concrete steps' could help fight racism in health care
Doctors, hospitals and medical schools should take specific actions to fight the structural racism that threatens the health of millions of Americans, according to a new report meant to help guide the medical establishment.
May 12, 2021
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Americans are increasingly experiencing chronic pain
Americans are in chronic pain, and a comprehensive new study exploring trends in this major public health concern reveals that what has been a long-standing and under-acknowledged problem is getting substantially worse.
May 11, 2021
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The French tech whiz bringing COVID data to the masses
At just 25 years old, Guillaume Rozier is devising the most popular tools to emerge during France's COVID-19 pandemic—the data websites charting the costs of the crisis, and the progress in the fight to end it.
May 10, 2021
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It's possible to build stronger systems to deliver oxygen: Here's what it takes
COVID-19 is overwhelming hospital oxygen systems. COVID-19 pneumonia creates breathing difficulties leading to low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia). Unable to get enough oxygen to supply vital organs, patients with hypoxaemia ...
May 06, 2021
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Treatment for stuttering may be most effective when addressing anxiety as well as speech
Joe Biden's election as president of the United States rekindled interest in accomplishments by adults who stutter. Biden has struggled with a stutter since childhood.
May 04, 2021
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