A new study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that Electronic Medication Complete Communication (EMC2) Opioid Strategy improved safe dosing of opioids, but not actual use. The intervention also boosted patient knowledge about medication risks.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that video discharge instructions in the emergency department lead to a clinically important reduction in acute otitis media (AOM) symptomatology. Children of parents who watched a five-minute video experienced less symptomatology compared to those with paper handouts.
David Coleman, MD, will receive the Robert H. Williams, MD, Distinguished Chair of Medicine Award from the Association of Professors of Medicine (APM) for his exceptional leadership as chair of the Department of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and physician-in-chief at Boston Medical Center.
A study from Penn Medicine researchers analyzed online reviews of 539 Pennsylvania facilities to identify common themes associated with high-quality and low-quality care. The analysis found that five-star reviews were more likely to mention focus on recovery, staff helpfulness, and compassionate care, while one-star reviews were often ...
A systematic review found that levels of agreement were low to moderate, highlighting the need for better experimental controls and more thorough reporting of outcomes in TCM research. New statistical approaches may also be suited to analyze Traditional Chinese Medical patterns.
Emelia J. Benjamin, a renowned researcher and cardiologist, has received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association for her significant contributions to clinical cardiology and her dedication to mentoring young investigators. She is recognized for over 600 publications and substantial NIH grant support.
Dr. Daniel P. Alford received the John P. McGovern Award for Excellence in Medical Education and Substance Use Research at AMERSA's annual conference. He is a renowned expert in addiction medicine and has trained over 165,000 healthcare professionals through his SCOPE of Pain program.
The American Society of Nephrology has announced the inaugural winners of its new Midcareer Awards. The awards recognize clinicians, researchers, and educators who have made substantial contributions to nephrology in areas such as clinical service, education, leadership, mentorship, and research.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that higher levels of protein adipsin in the blood protect against type 2 diabetes. Adipsin helps shield pancreatic beta cells, improving insulin production and preventing cell death.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FOCUS) can significantly lower the likelihood of pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis in ED patients with suspected PE and abnormal vital signs. The results suggest that FOCUS can be an important tool in the initial evaluation of these patients.
A study at Johns Hopkins Medicine identified three complement system genes linked to MS-caused vision loss. The researchers found that patients with specific genetic changes in these genes were more likely to experience severe vision problems, opening up new avenues for precision medicine and potential treatments.
A two-year study by Cleveland Clinic researchers found that patients treated with functional medicine experienced significant improvements in health-related quality of life. Compared to those seen in primary care, these patients showed larger and more sustainable benefits in their physical health.
Dr. Kathleen Neuzil's pivotal research informed global vaccine policy, saving millions worldwide. As a member of the National Academy of Medicine, she will continue to shape public health policy.
Beverly Davidson, a leading neuroscientist and gene therapy expert, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding neurodegeneration in inherited brain disorders and developing novel molecular medicines.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that women have half the average number of followers as their male counterparts, despite similar tweet activity. The disparity holds implications for gender disparities in academic medicine and the effectiveness of social media platforms.
In Penn Medicine's New Jersey practices, an electronic 'nudge' served as an effective tool to influence prescribing behavior and lower quantities of prescribed opioids. The study found no evidence that pain control worsened despite the decreased prescriptions.
This study examined changes in internal medicine subspecialty choices from 1991 to 2016, with women and men showing varying trends across nine subspecialties. The findings suggest shifting interests in areas like geriatric medicine and hematology and oncology, potentially driven by demographic changes.
Nidhi Lal, a clinical assistant professor of family medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has received the Women's Health Award from the Massachusetts Medical Society. She is recognized for her work advancing women's health in Massachusetts through various initiatives.
Weill Cornell Medicine establishes a transformative scholarship program to eliminate medical education debt, covering tuition and living expenses. The $160M initiative will support up to two-thirds of the institution's medical student body, empowering them to focus on their passions and talents without financial burden.
A new study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that unexpectedness, health and social conditions, lack of support from family or friends, and structural issues like job market and affordable housing availability contribute to homelessness. The findings suggest gaps in current homeless prevention services and can inform futu...
A study in rural Vermont found that more children are receiving care from pediatricians instead of family medicine doctors. A new smartphone-operated electrocardiogram has been shown to accurately detect cardiac arrhythmias in non-acute patients in primary care settings. Additionally, a stepwise approach may be most effective for asses...
A Vermont study reveals a declining proportion of rural children receiving care in family medicine practices, shifting instead to pediatric clinics. The trend is attributed to national declines in prenatal care by family physicians and limited capacity for new patients.
This special issue in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing cerebral palsy. The articles cover various topics, including scoliosis care, goal setting, exercise programs and nutritional care, to improve outcomes for individuals with CP.
A recent study published in Pain Medicine found that self-administered acupressure can improve symptoms of chronic low back pain. Researchers compared three groups: relaxing acupressure, stimulating acupressure, and usual care, with the acupressure groups experiencing pain and fatigue improvement after six weeks.
A recent survey of over 24,000 internal medicine residents found that about 14% reported being bullied, with foreign-born trainees experiencing higher rates. The study also linked bullying to burnout, depression, and poor performance on exams.
A study found that 9% of patients with acute pain conditions continued opioid use 3 months after discharge from the emergency department. Most patients used opioids to manage initial or new pain, not misuse. The study highlights the need for non-narcotic methods to treat acute pain and further research on chronic pain mechanisms.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine highlights the need for increased awareness of mental health disorders among adults with cerebral palsy. The research team found that adults with cerebral palsy have a higher age-standardized prevalence of mental health disorders compared to those without the condition.
A new study found that having an intensive care unit within the emergency department improved care and survival rates for all emergency department patients. The study, which examined Michigan Medicine's own EC3 unit, observed a decrease in mortality rates and ICU admissions among emergency department patients.
Michelle Long, MD, MSc, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has been awarded a three-year, $495,000 Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award to investigate the relationship between physical activity and NAFLD. The study aims to identify biomarkers of early disease and risk for progression.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine has been awarded a $750,000 grant to establish a rural residency program in Maryland's Eastern shore communities. The program aims to develop a sustainable pipeline for primary care physicians in rural areas, addressing the growing shortage of providers in the region.
A new study found that older patients and African Americans used hospital patient portals less than younger and white patients, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the digital divide. The study also showed that older patients needed more training resources to increase use.
A multicenter study found that antibiotic stewardship interventions can significantly reduce overuse of antibiotics for viral acute respiratory infections. By implementing a bundle of evidence-based strategies, institutions can cut antibiotic overuse by one-third, even among high-performing systems.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that pediatric emergency medicine physicians are at risk for developing compassion fatigue, burnout, and low compassion satisfaction. The researchers recommend improving interpersonal relationships, work environment, and self-care to enhance provider well-being and patient care.
A new study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine highlights the potential for emergency departments to reduce low-value imaging tests and associated costs. By analyzing data from a statewide quality network, researchers estimate that implementing benchmark standards could avoid $3.8 million in annual spending on unnecessary care.
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has seen a significant increase in its impact factor, with a jump of 25% compared to the previous year. The journal's immediacy index also increased, indicating a faster pace of citation activity.
A Penn Medicine pilot study finds that shorter intensive care unit rotations can significantly reduce burnout rates by as much as 41% while increasing job fulfillment. The study suggests that organizations can implement strategies like truncated staffing rotations to mitigate burnout and improve physician well-being.
The Obesity Medicine Education Collaborative developed the first set of obesity-focused competencies to improve obesity medicine education for physicians and advanced healthcare providers. The 32 competencies aim to introduce obesity medicine education early and ensure adequate training for treating obesity.
A new case study from NYU School of Medicine provides a roadmap for academic medical centers to bridge the gap between clinical practice and public health. The report outlines four core approaches to improving health and reducing health inequities, including engaging community partners, transforming healthcare operations, and shaping p...
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have developed an electric field-based dressing that can disrupt and treat bacterial biofilms, which are responsible for many wound infections. The dressing, combined with other medications, shows promise as a potential game-changer in treating antibiotic-resistant infections.
At SAEM 2019, experts like Rebecca Cunningham emphasized the need for gun safety beyond 'gun control', focusing on injury prevention. Meanwhile, a study found opportunities to reduce over-testing in emergency departments through data analysis and targeted quality improvement initiatives.
A new study published in Breastfeeding Medicine found that early term infants (born at 37-38 weeks) are less likely to breastfeed within the first hour and at one month after birth. This is due to their neurologic immaturity, which can make breastfeeding more difficult.
A study by Sophie Terp, MD, MPH, found nearly one in five EMTALA penalty settlements involved psychiatric emergencies. These cases were more costly and often associated with failure to stabilize than nonpsychiatric emergency cases.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that half of syncope patients undergo CT head scans, yielding a diagnostic rate of 1.2% to 3.8%. The authors caution against indiscriminate use and recommend future studies to develop a prediction tool for optimal CT head use.
The Humanwide program at Stanford Medicine combines cutting-edge tools and a collaborative team-based method to provide proactive, personalized care. The pilot program successfully identified previously overlooked health conditions and future health risks in patients, setting them on a path to avoid serious medical problems.
A new survey of over 200 internal medicine residents suggests that better training is needed to increase the prescribing of PrEP, a proven tool to prevent HIV transmission among high-risk individuals. The study's findings highlight the importance of improving residency training programs nationwide.
Researchers have generated two antibodies that potentially could be used in a simple filter paper test to detect Ebola virus. The study, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, marks a breakthrough in diagnosing Ebola and Marburg viruses, which can cause severe bleeding and organ failure with high fatality rates.
A Massachusetts General Hospital survey found that feeling valued and respected were crucial factors for physician job satisfaction. The study suggests that social capital investments may be more effective than financial incentives in boosting workplace satisfaction.
A team at Vanderbilt University is developing 'safe harbor' standards of care based on scientific evidence to reduce defensive medicine and its consequences. The project aims to lower healthcare costs, improve quality of care, and decrease patient exposure to radiation.
According to a new study, first-year doctors in internal medicine programs spend an average of 87% of their work time away from patients. The majority of this time is spent interacting with electronic health records or engaging in indirect patient care. Multitasking is also common throughout the day.
Researchers found that modulation of immune system during pregnancy is similar in women with and without lupus. In healthy pregnancies, key immune genes are quieted after embryo implantation, while those with preeclampsia or complications show downregulation of these genes.
A meta-analysis of international studies found that anti-inflammatory medicine can have a beneficial effect on symptoms of depression. Six different medications showed an antidepressant effect, and the results were present when compared to a placebo in patients with physical diseases and depressive symptoms.
The EU-STANDS4PM forum aims to develop standardized transnational frameworks for data integration and in silico modeling in personalized medicine. This will facilitate the use of life science data in clinical research and accelerate growth of the European data-driven economy.
A recent study by WVU researchers found that rural Americans with migraines often face long travel distances and financial barriers to accessing specialized care. The study highlights a nationwide shortage of headache specialists, which can exacerbate the economic impact of migraine in low-income areas.
The lack of diversity in genomic data from biobanks worldwide, with 68% coming from European ancestry, limits the ability to identify associations between genetic variants and disease. To overcome this, Mount Sinai researchers advocate for increasing ethnic diversity in genomic sampling and research.
Vasan Ramachandran, a renowned BU researcher, discussed the fundamental concepts of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and its sociological factors. He highlighted how structural, macrosocial, economic, cultural, and societal factors influence human behavior and lifestyle choices, leading to CVD risk factor development and progression o...
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that the gender-based salary gap persists among academic emergency medicine physicians, with a $12,000 disparity remaining unchanged. The study suggests that deliberate strategies be developed to train employers on preventing gender bias and prioritize pay parity.
A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that female academic emergency medicine physicians are less likely to hold the rank of full professor compared to their male counterparts. Only 17% of female emergency physicians were associate or full professors, highlighting a significant disparity in representation and advancement.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has selected several leaders in the field of sleep medicine as 2019 award recipients. The AASM President Dr. Douglas Kirsch congratulated the awardees, noting their achievements in academic research, clinical care, public policy, and education. The 2019 award recipients include Patrick J. Strollo,...
Researchers at Penn Medicine have successfully cured nine patients of Hepatitis C after receiving heart transplants from deceased donors who were infected with the disease. The study suggests that using HCV-infected organs may be a viable option for patients awaiting a heart transplant.
A study by University of Pennsylvania researchers found that patients' words, such as 'told', frequently convey frustrations with poor communication. These feelings are strongly associated with low ratings and negative reviews.