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WEBFDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers. Recent research has helped raise awareness about the potential dangers of …

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FDA Grants Emergency Use of Pemgarda for Preexposure …

WEBMarch 25, 2024. The EUA is supported by immunobridging data from the ongoing phase 3 CANOPY trial. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use …

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Medical Information Websites: Does It Help or Hurt Patient Care

WEBToday, patients can access health information in a number of ways, including 1: Health care professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other …

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The MPR Drug Reference Database for Healthcare Practitioners

WEBMPR remains a leading authority in prescribing information for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners. Our drug …

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100 Years of Healthcare: What's the Biggest Change

WEBJuly 30, 2014. 100 Years of Healthcare: What’s the Biggest Change? Experts weigh in on the biggest trends that have emerged during the past century. Patients today are far …

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Safe Social Media Use: A Clinician's Guide

WEBTechnology, including social media, continues to shape modern healthcare. According to the results of a survey of 4000 physicians in 2013, 65% reported using …

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Patient Sues Clinician for Privacy Violation After Practice Responds …

WEBPatient privacy is an extremely important, yet poorly understood, issue. When the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) went into …

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FDA Clears Smart Toilet Seat for Heart Health Monitoring

WEBThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Casana’s Heart Seat ™ toilet seat for use in a home environment to measure heart rate and oxygen …

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FDA Clears Single-Use PCR Test That Rapidly Detects STIs in …

WEBReferences. Visby Medical ™ receives FDA clearance and CLIA waiver for second generation sexual health test for women. News release. Visby Medical. March …

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Why It's Important to Ask Patients About OTC Use

WEBConsumer self-care treatment is a common practice that can potentially impact patients’ health conditions and concomitant medication use. According to the …

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FDA Identifies Most Needed Meds to Address Urgent Medical …

WEBThe Food and Drug Administration has developed a list of 223 drug and biological product essential medicines and medical countermeasures in order to prepare …

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Insurance Reimbursement Challenges for Physicians

WEBFor most Americans, access to beneficial health care is primarily dependent upon insurance reimbursement. However, despite the importance of these payments for …

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ADA Report Sheds Light on Financial Burden Associated With …

WEBThe direct medical costs associated with diabetes increased by 7% from $287.0 billion in 2017 to $306.6 billion in 2022.

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Physician Fined for HIPAA Violation After Refusing to Provide …

WEBOctober 3, 2022. This month we look at a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enforcement action taken against a physician who failed to provide a …

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Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical …

WEBAugust 16, 2021. The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s medical condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing …

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FDA-Approved Q-Pad Test System Uses Menstrual Blood to …

WEBThe kit is intended for the collection of menstrual blood samples by individuals 18 years of age and older using the Q-Pad. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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Sensum+ Cream Launched to Improve Penile Sensitivity

WEBIt is supplied as a handheld 10mL dose-metered pump that dispenses 150mg per press. It is also available as single-use 0.5mL packets in 24-count boxes. For …

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Law 101: Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act …

WEBTherapeutic Hypothermia Study Heats Up Ethical Concerns Enacted in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, commonly known as EMTALA, …

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Cause Celeb: How Star Power Impacts Public Health

WEBCelebrity influence is a complex phenomenon that involves biological, psychological, and social processes, according to Hoffman and Tan, whose review of …

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