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Psoriasis Is Associated with Insulin Resistance
The pathophysiology of psoriasis has much in common with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Consequences of NSAID Use in Patients Receiving Post-MI Antithrombotic Prophylaxis
Most patients receive antiplatelet treatment after an acute coronary syndrome. Combinations of antiplatelet agents reduce risk of recurrent MI — particularly stent thrombosis — but do have a modest increase in bleeding risk. Well, what about our post-MI patients who are taking appropriately prescribed antiplatelet agents who also require treatment with NSAIDs for disorders like osteoarthritis, migraine, etc? How does such multidrug co-administration affect risks?
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Despite Benefits, Switching EHRs Comes at High Cost
Are you fed up with your practice’s current electronic health record and ready for a new one? Consider this before doing anything.
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Psychiatric Conditions Affect Hospital Readmissions, Penalties
Here's how your healthcare facility could reduce heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia admissions to avoid government penalties.
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Drug-diverting health care workers endanger themselves and patients, but are hard to spot
Is an employee at your facility diverting opioids or other drugs for personal use? If so, not only are they risking their own life, they are putting patients at risk of suffering in the absence of pain medication and outbreaks due to contaminated medications.
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HCW injuries call for improved safety culture
Injury prevention measures that reduce job risks to nurses and nurse assistants are urgently needed as part of a safety culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and resources such as patient lifting equipment and ongoing training, the Occupational Health Safety Network (OHSN) reports.
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Hospital uses team to defuse volatile situations
As a hospital patient or visitor demonstrates escalating frustration or agitation, there may be a narrow, closing window to defuse the situation before violence ensues. At South Nassau Communities Hospital (SNCH) in Oceanside, NY, it’s time to call “Code Grey.”
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The active shooter in healthcare: ‘Gut’ feelings may be the first sign, but what about patients?
Who is the active shooter in a healthcare setting? No real profile exists, but research in other settings indicates there may be signs or indicators, according to a recent report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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OSHA outlines ‘universal precautions’ for violence
In recently issued guidelines on preventing violence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration outlines key strategies to reduce hazards in high-risk health care environments.
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Under the gun: Hospitals pressed to take action on violence
Violence against health care workers — particularly nurse assistants and nurses — is increasing at an alarming rate that warrants immediate action.