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The overlooked benefits of medical scribes - 10/26/2018
American Medical Association (AMA) News by Andis Robeznieks |
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It''s a given that using medical scribes will reduce data-entry time for physicians. But the myriad benefits this produces for patients and physicians are now being quantified by emerging research. |
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New global commitment to primary health care for all at Astana conference - 10/25/2018
World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Declaration of Astana charts course to achieve universal health coverage, 40 years since declaration on primary health care in Alma-Ata |
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Merck Announces Third-Quarter 2018 Financial Results - 10/25/2018
MERCK |
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Third-Quarter 2018 Worldwide Sales Were $10.8 Billion / Third-Quarter 2018 GAAP EPS was $0.73, Third-Quarter Non-GAAP EPS was $1.19 / Company Narrows 2018 Full-Year Revenue Range to be Between $42.1 Billion and $42.7 Billion, Including a Minimal Impact from Foreign Exchange / Results from KEYNOTE-426 Studying KEYTRUDA in Combination with Axitinib as First-line Treatment for Advanced or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Met Primary Endpoints of Overall Survival and Progression-Free Survival / Company Announces 15 Percent Increase to Quarterly Dividend to 55 Cents Per Outstanding Share and Authorizes an Additional $10 Billion Share Repurchase, Including a $5 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Program |
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Abbott Introduces the Next Generation of Influenza A & B and Strep A Assays with Fastest-Ever Time to Molecular Results - 10/25/2018
Abbott |
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ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its next-generation Influenza A & B 2 and Strep A 2 molecular assays for point-of-care testing1,2. These new assays enable the fastest-ever3 time to molecular influenza A & B and Strep A results at the point of care.4 Currently available on the ID NOW¢â platform (formerly Alere i), both assays have been granted a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate of waiver. |
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Privacy, security guidelines aim to bolster use of mHealth - 10/25/2018
American Medical Association (AMA) News by Andis Robeznieks |
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Privacy and security guidelines aimed at securing the protected health information and personal, identifiable data of mobile health app users have been released for public comment by Xcertia, a nonprofit founded by the AMA and other major health and technology organizations. |
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AMA Announces Updated Tool to Locate Underserved Patient Care Areas - 10/25/2018
American Medical Association |
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Latest version of geospatial mapping tool could be used to assist reporters or researchers hoping to understand trends and gaps in patient access to care. |
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Effect of Lanreotide on Kidney Function in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: The DIPAK 1 Randomized Clinical Trial - 10/25/2018
JAMA 2018 doi:10.1001/jama.2018.15870 |
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This randomized clinical trial compares the effect of adding the somatostatin analogue lanreotide to standard care vs standard care alone on change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PCKD). |
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Survey reveals top 6 challenges faced in medical residency - 10/25/2018
American Medical Association (AMA) News by Brendan Murphy |
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For three in five medical residents, nonclinical concerns such as work-life balance, time pressures or debt represent their biggest challenge during in training. |
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Strict EU ruling on gene edited crops squeezes science - 10/25/2018
Nature News by Andrew J Wight |
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Researchers are feeling the pinch and demanding exemptions for plant science and agriculture. |
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Merck Announces Increased Fourth-Quarter Dividend and $10 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization - 10/25/2018
MERCK |
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Increases Quarterly Dividend 15% to $0.55 per Outstanding Share
Enters Into a $5 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Program Under Expanded Authorization
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FDA Approves New SynchroMed(TM) II myPTM(TM) Personal Therapy Manager That Enables Patients to Alleviate Unpredictable Pain - 10/24/2018
Medtronic |
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(GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) --myPTM Allows Patients to Personalize Their Treatment by Delivering On-Demand Boluses, or Drug Doses, Within Therapeutic Limits Set by Their Physician |
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Overdiagnosis of Penicillin Allergy Leads to Costly, Inappropriate Treatment - 10/24/2018
JAMA Medical News & Perspectives by Rita Rubin, MA |
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This Medical News article discusses why many patients have mistakenly been labeled as allergic to penicillin and the impact that can have on their health. |
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Is There a Seasonal Influence on Cognition and Dementia? - 10/24/2018
JAMA. Medical News & Perspectives by Jennifer Abbasi |
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This Medical News article discusses a recently discovered association between time of year and cognitive performance even in people with Alzheimer disease. |
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Satisfaction in science - 10/24/2018
Nature: Career Feature by Chris Woolston |
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Nature''s survey offers a snapshot of salaries and career paths in the scientific sector. |
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China hides identities of top scientific recruits amidst growing US scrutiny - 10/24/2018
Nature News by Smriti Mallapaty |
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Chinese researchers fear that affiliation with the high-status Thousand Talents scheme could make them targets of FBI investigations. |
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AAOS Statement on Opioid Legislation Becoming Law - 10/24/2018
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
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Washington, DC American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) President David A. Halsey, MD, released the following statement after the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) was signed into law by the president. The bipartisan agreement will help combat the public health crisis, which resulted in more than 72,000 drug-overdose deaths in 2017. |
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces the launch of its Shoulder and Elbow Registry - 10/24/2018
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
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Mission to improve orthopaedic care through the collection, analysis, and reporting of actionable data |
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International Innovators in Medical and Surgical Eye Health to Convene in Chicago to Advance Patient Care - 10/24/2018
American Academy of Ophthalmology |
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Thousands of eye physicians and surgeons this week will convene in Chicago to attend AAO 2018, the American Academy of Ophthalmology¡¯s 122nd annual meeting. |
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Effect of a Low vs Intermediate Tidal Volume Strategy on Ventilator-Free Days in Intensive Care Unit Patients Without ARDS - 10/24/2018
JAMA. Published online October 24, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.14280 |
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This randomized trial compares the effects of low vs intermediate tidal volumes on ventilator-free days and mortality among intensive care unit (ICU) patients without acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). |
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6 ways fast-evolving pay models are affecting physician practices - 10/24/2018
American Medical Association (AMA) News by Andis Robeznieks |
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AMA-RAND report: Doctors see opportunity for new payment models to improve care, but are overwhelmed by their complexity and the pace of change. |
