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Here Are This Year's Top Schools for an Undergraduate Nursing Degree

Duke, University of Pennsylvania shared the No. 1 spot

Sep 18, 2023
MedPod Today: New CDC Goals, Hospital Hires AI Job, and Med Student Mental Health

Three MedPage Today reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics

Sep 15, 2023
Slight Gender Gap Detected in Ophthalmology Education Evaluations

Women lagged a bit 6 months before graduation, but then caught up

Sep 14, 2023
Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?

Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH

Sep 12, 2023
Slight Gender Gap Detected in Ophthalmology Education Evaluations

Women lagged a bit 6 months before graduation, but then caught up

Is Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk Shared via Blood Transfusion?

Findings may suggest a transfusion-transmissible agent linked to some types of spontaneous ICH

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Rural Hospital Turns to GoFundMe to Stay Afloat

"Lives will be lost" if Pennsylvania facility closes, CEO says in crowdfunding campaign

Sep 12, 2023
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MIST Didn't Reduce Death in Preemies With Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Another study shows kids who survive ARDS at high risk of readmissions

Sep 11, 2023
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Physician Assistants Also Feel Post-Pandemic Burnout

Symptoms had some PAs saying they intended to leave their clinical posts sooner rather than later

Sep 11, 2023
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When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Docs and Nurses Talk More About Heat?

"This is not your grandmother's heat," says policy expert

Sep 10, 2023
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New Weight-Loss Drugs Spark Debate About Safety During Surgery

Some anesthesiologists think current guidelines don't go far enough

Sep 08, 2023
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Reusable Surgical Head Covers Reduce Emissions, Environmental Impact

After 16 to 19 uses, cloth caps reached a lower carbon footprint than disposable ones

Sep 07, 2023
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Opinion
Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians: Yea or Nay?

Ron Harman King says age alone is arguably a poor indicator of skill

Sep 03, 2023
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Want to 'Green' Your Healthcare Facility? It's OK to Start Small, Experts Say

Conserving energy and increasing recycling are two good ways to begin, they suggest

Aug 30, 2023
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Gender Clinic's Political Storm; Nursing Pillow Deaths; Drug Price Cut Concerns

This past week in healthcare investigations

Aug 30, 2023
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Opinion
It's Time to Move on From the U.S. News Rankings

The lack of data and transparency should raise questions

Aug 30, 2023
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Company Selling Unproven Insulin Infusions in Legal Battle Over Money, Control

Court docs show firm evolved from Trina, a diabetes scheme that fell apart

Aug 29, 2023
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Opinion
How to (Legally) Diversify the Healthcare Workforce

Alternative approaches are key following the SCOTUS ruling on race-based admissions

Aug 29, 2023
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Trial: ECMO Doesn't Save Lives in Cardiogenic Shock

ECLS-SHOCK trial challenges current practice, guidelines

Aug 27, 2023
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Ob/Gyn Switching to Independent System for Residency Applications

This is the last year ob/gyn will use ERAS, despite helping to pilot the program

Aug 25, 2023
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