Health
Gen Z is keen for mandatory CPR training
Life-saving CPR courses would be mandatory in Australian high schools if Generation Z were setting the curriculum, according to a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
May 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Hard choices over ventilator shortages shouldn't put doctors at legal risk
Across Canada, the coronavirus pandemic is increasing the demand for already scarce critical care resources. In the coming weeks, there is a very real chance that there won't be enough ventilators and critical care beds for ...
Apr 14, 2020
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Health
The new truth about aspirin, and your doctor's slow uptake of medical evidence
For decades, millions of patients have been taking a daily aspirin in an attempt to prevent hearts attacks and strokes. But in March 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released guidelines ...
Apr 8, 2019
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Health
After medical error, apology goes a long way
In patient injury cases, revealing facts, offering apology does not lead to increase in lawsuits, study finds
Oct 2, 2017
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Pediatrics
Report urges pediatric practices to consider consent by proxy
(HealthDay)—Issues relating to consent by proxy for non-urgent pediatric care should be considered, according to a report published online Jan. 23 in Pediatrics.
Jan 24, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Pathologists vary in suggested therapy for melanocytic lesions
(HealthDay)—Pathologists have wide variability in treatment suggestions for melanocytic lesions, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dec 20, 2016
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Health
Spending more on patients lowers doctors' malpractice risk, study finds
Physicians who spend more money and resources conducting tests and procedures for patients are less likely to be sued for malpractice, according to a new study that indicates "defensive medicine" may work.
Nov 4, 2015
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Surgery
Defensive neurosurgery up in states with high liability risk
(HealthDay)—Neurosurgeons are more likely to practice defensive medicine in states with high state-level liability risk, according to a study published in the February issue of Neurosurgery.
Feb 12, 2015
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Health
Court: Patients responsible for outcomes of risky behavior
(HealthDay)—The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that patients can be at least partially responsible for their health outcomes resulting from their own unhealthy behavior, according to the American Medical Association (AMA), ...
Jun 28, 2014
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Medications
FDA seeks faster warning updates for generic drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking a rule change to allow generic drugmakers to quickly update their warning labels with new safety information for doctors and patients.
Nov 8, 2013
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