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RaDonda Vaught Sentenced to Probation for Patient Death

News Alerts May 13, 2022

The 38-year-old nurse received 3 years of supervised probation and was permanently stripped of her nursing license. She also apologized for the first time to the family of Charlene Murphey.
ED Staff Speak Out About Workplace Violence, Ask for Mitigation

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2022
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Medscape Medical News May 16, 2022
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Recurrent Stroke Risk High in AF, Even With Anticoagulants

Medscape Medical News May 13, 2022
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Medscape Medical News May 13, 2022
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WebMD Health News May 12, 2022
Stimulants Plus Buprenorphine for OUD a Double-Edge Sword?

Medscape Medical News May 12, 2022
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Medscape Medical News May 12, 2022
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Cannabis-Related ED Visits Up 18-fold for Older Californians

Medscape Medical News May 12, 2022

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Are All Medical Errors Now Crimes? The Nurse Vaught Verdict

Commentary April 13, 2022

Drs Robert Glatter, Jane Barnsteiner, and Megan Ranney discuss medical errors related to medication dispensing, inspired by a recent event.
Paxlovid Rebound: What Is Happening?

Commentary May 13, 2022

Dr Paul Auwaerter discusses Paxlovid rebound and the use of investigational drugs.
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Commentary May 12, 2022
The Case for Post-COVID Steroids

Commentary May 12, 2022

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Maternal mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report May 16, 2022
Overdose Risk With Co-prescription of Antipsychotics, Opioids

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Outcomes of Patients Having Anesthesia While SARS-CoV-2 Infected

BMC Anesthesiology May 16, 2022
Immune Modulatory Effects of NSAIDs in the Perioperative Period

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Waning Effectiveness of mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19

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Effectiveness of BNT162b2 Vaccine Booster Against SARS-CoV-2

Emerging Infectious Diseases May 13, 2022

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Avoiding carcinogens is a key step in cancer prevention. Review the latest research into physical, chemical, and biological carcinogens, including newly recognized substances, with this short quiz.
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RaDonda Vaught Sentenced to Probation for Patient Death

News Alerts May 13, 2022

The 38-year-old nurse received 3 years of supervised probation and was permanently stripped of her nursing license. She also apologized for the first time to the family of Charlene Murphey.
Are Physician White Coats Becoming Obsolete?

Medscape Medical News May 13, 2022
Patient Attitudes Toward AI in Healthcare: It Depends

WebMD Health News May 12, 2022
Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges Racism Caused Mother's Death

Medscape Medical News May 11, 2022

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