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Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines: Updates and Disputes
An update of elements of community-acquired pneumonia guidelines has been published. Of note is that these were not endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America because of disagreement over recommendations for empiric antibiotic administration to some patient subsets with positive tests for respiratory viral infection.
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The Walk ’n Watch Trial: Stroke Recovery Through High-Intensity Walking
An intensive real-life walking protocol, started as soon as possible after acute stroke, resulted in improved overall walking endurance, mobility, balance, and quality of life
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Clinical Approach to Pediatric Shoulder Injuries
Pediatric shoulder injuries are a significant concern because of the high participation of youth in sports and physical activities. Understanding the unique aspects of pediatric shoulder anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, and evidence-based management is essential for optimizing outcomes and facilitating safe return to sport and daily activities in pediatric populations.
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Fever in the Child Returning from Global Travel
Every year, a significant number of families travel internationally with children, who then have a high rate of febrile illness after returning home. While most travel-acquired infections are self-limited and mild, some diseases may rapidly become fatal, and early recognition and aggressive management can maximize the child’s outcome. This review presents a focused clinical approach to caring for a child returning from international travel with a fever.
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$17.1M Awarded to Family of Deceased Infant
In a verdict underscoring both the effects of obstetrical malpractice and the breadth of damages Illinois juries may award in wrongful death cases, a Macon County jury has returned a $17.1 million judgment in favor of a family whose infant son died nine months after a traumatic delivery.
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Washington Court Upholds $13M Malpractice Verdict Against Cosmetic Surgeon
A Washington appeals court has upheld a $13 million jury verdict against a plastic surgeon accused of botched cosmetic procedures and deceptive business practices, marking one of the state’s more notable malpractice rulings in recent years. The panel rejected the defense’s claims that improper evidence tainted the trial, instead finding that the outcome was supported by substantial evidence and that no reversible error occurred.
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Know the Basics of Medical Malpractice Insurance
Professional liability insurance is a necessity in the healthcare field, but it often is not fully understood by those who need it the most.
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Overuse of Travel Nurses Threatens Patient Safety
New research suggests that relying excessively on travel nurses or nurses working overtime may threaten patient safety. Researchers at the George Washington University and Premier health system looked at this issue, which has received little attention in the past.
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Telehealth Continues to Pose Liability, Regulatory Concerns
The use of telehealth boomed during the pandemic and continues to be a popular option for both patients and providers, but legal risks continue.
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Hospitals Cutting Infection Control Staff, Creating Patient Safety Risks
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and The Leapfrog Group have joined to express concern about how hospitals are cutting infection control resources and the dire effects that may have on patient safety.