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THE AMERICAN COLLEGE of Physicians (ACP) has released a policy paper which seeks to address the ethical and professional implications of healthcare business practices and physician employment. According to a [...]

In 2005, several U.S. banks that are mandated or opting to adopt the Advanced Measurement Approaches (AMA) under Basel II met at the suggestion of a senior federal regulator to [...]

A consensus paper by the Italian Sarcoma Group provides clinical recommendations for the treatment of localized angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive vascular sarcoma. The paper highlights the unique challenges in managing angiosarcoma compared to other sarcomas and emphasizes the need for dedicated clinical recommendations. The Italian Sarcoma Group organized a consensus meeting to develop these recommendations, aiming to standardize and harmonize clinical practices for the optimal approach to localized angiosarcoma. The research concludes that further investigation through clinical trials is necessary to address uncertainties in the management of the disease. [Extracted from the article]

Introduction THIS PAPER on scenario analysis (SA) is one in a series of industry position papers by the AMA Group (1) on business practices affecting the implementation of advanced measurement [...]

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A recent report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner discusses the investigation and certification of pediatric deaths resulting from environmental neglect. The report highlights four common scenarios that contribute to these deaths: hyperthermia due to environmental exposure, ingestion of accessible drugs or poisons, unwitnessed/unsupervised drownings, and unsafe sleep practices. The manner of death can vary from accident to homicide to undetermined based on local custom and the certifier's training and experience. The report aims to provide a professional overview of these challenges and variations to assist stakeholders in understanding the issues surrounding pediatric deaths. [Extracted from the article]

A bibliographic analysis conducted by researchers at Cardinal Tien Hospital in Taiwan examined psychiatric publications from Taiwan between 1970 and 2023. The analysis found that Taiwan ranked twenty-sixth globally in terms of the number of papers published in the psychiatry category. While the number of publications from Taiwan has increased over the past five decades, the average impact factor of these papers did not increase over time. The researchers suggest that investing in advanced research infrastructure and interdisciplinary projects may improve the quality and relevance of Taiwanese psychiatric research publications. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the significance of disease and economic surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on India. It emphasizes the need for accurate information on the spread and impact of the virus, as well as the effectiveness of interventions. The article presents research papers that examine various aspects of the disease in India, including infection rates, mortality burden, and economic impact. It also discusses the challenges and limitations of surveillance methods and the importance of adapting strategies as more information becomes available. The article further examines the actions taken by households in India to protect their income and vital consumption during the pandemic, such as switching occupations and prioritizing essential goods. The study concludes that a combination of social insurance and informal credit markets helped to mitigate the impact on consumption. [Extracted from the article]

Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world's leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has been awarded the prestigious and highly coveted 'Sterilized Brand of the Decade [...]

Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world's leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has been awarded the prestigious 'Sterilized Brand of the Decade Award' in 2020, [...]

A recent paper published in JCO Oncology Practice by bioethics researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute raises concerns about the ethical implications of patient-facing artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care. While AI has the potential to improve access to care and enhance treatment outcomes, the authors emphasize the need to prevent depersonalization of patient care and erosion of patient-caregiver relationships. The paper highlights three areas where patients are likely to interact with AI: telehealth, remote monitoring, and health coaching. The authors call for collaboration among medical societies, government leaders, clinicians, and researchers to ensure that AI-driven healthcare upholds patient autonomy and respects human dignity. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the Military Health System that will enable military health care professionals retrieve electronic medical records for health care beneficiaries and fulfill applications of information technology. Statement from Steve Lieber, president and CEO of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society on the issue; Plans of the U.S. Defense Department for its Military Health Systems; Comments of Captain Robert Wah, a navy physician and director of information management for TRICARE Management Activity on the deployment of the system.

PBMs used solely by insurers with which they're affiliated with cannot be considered viable options for other nonaffiliated insurers, the AMA says. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) release of position papers that reaffirms its commitment to treatment over punishment for drug offenders. Policy statement on criminal justice issues; National drug policy.

Presents an opinion paper on atypical antipsychotics issued in 2004 by a U.S. panel comprising various medical associations. Conditions which are prevalent in psychiatric patients; Association between atypical antipsychotics and diabetes and obesity; Recommendations from the panel.

Announces the Societe Internationale d'Urologie's call for abstracts for its 24th World Congress on September 7-11, 1997 in Montreal, Canada.

A recent study led by Stanford Medicine clinicians and biomedical data scientists has found that deaths from breast cancer have decreased by 58% between 1975 and 2019. The decline is attributed to a combination of screening mammography and improvements in treatment. The study also revealed that nearly one-third of the decrease is due to advances in treating metastatic breast cancer, a form of the disease that has spread to other areas of the body. The findings provide valuable insights for cancer researchers and highlight the need for continued efforts to improve interventions and treatments. [Extracted from the article]

Deals with the effort of Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Hospital Association and healthcare plans on credentialing information process for physicians in the state. Comment from Thomas Sullivan, president of Massachusetts Medical Society, on the use of printable format accessible via the Web; Information on national healthcare payers that will use the process.

A new study conducted by researchers at Universidad CES highlights the impact of vitiligo on patients' quality of life in Latin America. The study emphasizes the need for increased disease awareness, research, and access to treatment options. The researchers recommend that governments, medical societies, academics, patient organizations, industry, and the public work together to address these challenges and improve outcomes for vitiligo patients. The study provides valuable insights into the landscape of vitiligo in Latin America and calls for action to eliminate barriers to diagnosis and treatment. [Extracted from the article]

Three studies conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have positive implications for breast cancer patients. The first two studies found that breastfeeding after a breast cancer diagnosis is safe and feasible for patients with specific genetic variations and for patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who conceived after a temporary interruption of endocrine therapy. The third study showed that a telephone-based coaching program can significantly increase physical activity in overweight patients, potentially improving their outcomes. These studies were presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology Congress in Barcelona, Spain. [Extracted from the article]

A research study conducted by the University of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina explores the possibility of performing surgery on patients with atypical carcinoid tumors during active pulmonary tuberculosis. The study highlights the rarity of atypical lung carcinoids compared to other lung cancers and their classification as tumors of medium malignancy. The researchers present a case study of a 46-year-old female patient who underwent surgical treatment during acute tuberculosis and successfully recovered. The study concludes that the patient is now under the supervision of a pulmonologist oncologist. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at University Hospital Cologne in Germany has highlighted discrepancies between clinical guidelines and policy guidelines in cancer treatment and diagnosis across European health services. The study found that the underutilization of advanced diagnostic techniques recommended by medical societies contributes to missed opportunities for improving patient outcomes. The analysis revealed significant differences between the recommendations of medical societies and their adoption in health policy decisions, indicating a need for better alignment and integration of clinical guidelines with policy decisions. The study advocates for policy reforms that prioritize the adoption of clinical guidelines to enhance diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and overall patient outcomes in cancer care. [Extracted from the article]

Background: The largest meetings on contact dermatitis are those of the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) and the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD). Objective: To document the topics presented at these meetings and their presenters' countries of origin. Methods: Review of abstracts from the 2006 ESCD meeting and the 2005 and 2006 ACDS meetings. Results: Twenty percent of ACDS presentations were on patch testing, versus 5% at the ESCD meeting (p < .001); 15% of ACDS presentations were on local reactions, versus 5% at the ESCD meeting (p < .01); 10% of ESCD presentations were on cosmetics/fragrance, versus 1% at the ACDS meetings (p = .014); and 31% of ESCD presentations were on metals and occupational topics, versus 18% at the ACDS meetings (p < .05). At the ACDS meetings, 55% of presenters were American, versus 2% at the ESCD meeting. Higher percentages of ESCD presenters were from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (p < .001), the United Kingdom (p < .01), France and Belgium (p < .05), Italy (p < .05), and Scandinavia (p < .001). More papers from Canada (p < .001) and the rest of the world were presented at the ACDS meetings (p < .001). Conclusion: Significant differences exist between these meetings. There may be the potential for increased joint meetings of these societies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the highlights of the meeting of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, held in October 1952 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Doctor William Barry Wood Jr., professor of medicine at Washington University, discussed developments in medical research, practice and teaching. The history of the Society for Clinical Investigation since it was founded in 1908 is mentioned. Research on phagocytosis was also highlighted at the meeting.

A researcher from Taipei Medical University has identified a new anatomical entity called the enthesis of the levator ani muscle (LAM) that may contribute to chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The study included 112 patients with CPP and non-CPP groups, and found that pain in the LAM enthesis caused referred pain in various areas, primarily in the lower abdominal quadrate and inguinal area. Multiple lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) were also observed. The research concludes that pain in the LAM enthesis is a novel cause of pelvic pain and LUTSs that should be considered in the evaluation and management of CPP. [Extracted from the article]

Some 56% of about 200 people studied who had a Covid-19 infection during the omicron surge reported they were not aware they had Covid-19, according to a new Journal of American Medical Association paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A randomized control trial led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that adenotonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoid glands, improved sleep quality, reduced snoring, and was associated with improved behavior and reduced daytime sleepiness for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing. The surgery did not significantly impact neurodevelopmental functioning but did lead to reduced blood pressure and a lower likelihood of disease progression. The study suggests that surgery may be a reasonable option for children experiencing disturbed sleep, daytime sleepiness, and behavioral problems. Further research is needed to investigate the long-term impacts of the surgery. [Extracted from the article]

American Medical Association's Innovation Academy offers short courses as part of its "Simple Solutions" series. [Editor's note: For more information, https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/private-practices/amaprivate-practice-simple-solutions.] The course drawing from AMA's Telehealth Implementation Playbook presents a four-week learning session covering these basic areas for evaluating and implementing telehealth in your practice: • Picking a virtual care platform Developing evaluation criteria to assess vendors. Scheduling live or virtual demos to look at products. Researching vendors, even if you are already using them. Having patients and care team members test products. Gathering experimental feedback for existing platforms. Talking to colleagues and other organizations for feedback. Asking vendors for case studies and additional referrals. • Designing virtual-ready workflows Get input from the care team and patients to help set the schedule. Document current and future workflow. Develop protocols for when a telehealth visit is appropriate. Plan how to schedule, document, and bill for telehealth visits. Set up appropriate space in the clinic to conduct visits. • Engaging with patients--easily one of the most difficult tasks, the provider has to make a connection with a patient from a distance. How do you communicate empathy through a computer screen and audio feed? How do you communicate emotions without being in the same room? Know the patient as a human being. Ease the patient's way. Engage a patient in the way they want to be engaged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on school districts during an epidemic want to exclude students who have declined vaccinations for reasons of conscience both the law and public health considerations are on their side and the Texas Medical Association (TMA) has told Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Topics include TMA has responded to a request for an attorney general's opinion has filed by Texas Representative James White and chair of the House Committee on Corrections.

The article reports on the move of the Joint Commission, a U.S.-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501 organization, to develop National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) Requirement which requires health care organizations to comply the hand hygiene guidelines to prevent the spread of health care-acquired infections. The focus of Joint Commission ambulatory surgery center (ASC) surveyors on assessing infection prevention and control compliance in ASCs that use Joint Commission accreditation is explored.

The author focuses on the participation of cancer patient Richard Stephens in a clinical trial and the AllTrials campaign which calls for the registration of all clinical trials. The author mentions that the principles of the World Medical Association for medical research emphasized the registration and reporting of the clinical trials. He adds that the implementation of the aim of the campaign is being considered by various organizations.

The article reports on the move of the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) to switch from paper ballots to electronic (e)-voting in the province.

Keywords for this news article include: Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russia, Eurasia, Antibacterials, Antibiotics, Antimicrobials, Diarrhea, Drugs and Therapies, Health and Medicine. Antibacterials, Antibiotics, Antimicrobials, Diarrhea, Drugs and Therapies, Health and Medicine Keywords: Antibacterials; Antibiotics; Antimicrobials; Diarrhea; Drugs and Therapies; Health and Medicine EN Antibacterials Antibiotics Antimicrobials Diarrhea Drugs and Therapies Health and Medicine 2714 2714 1 04/03/23 20230407 NES 230407 2023 APR 7 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- Fresh data on antibiotics are presented in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

The country's largest medical specialty society Monday said it's time for the U.S. to transition to a healthcare system that achieves universal coverage for everyone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with papers presented at the meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, held at the end of April 2006 in San Francisco, California. The papers focused on factors affecting the health of children. Organizations that participated include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, the American Pediatric Society and the Society for Pediatric Research. Henrietta S. Bada-Ellzey, chief of neonatology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, reported on a study that shows that intrauterine exposure to cocaine increases the risk of behavioral problems in childhood. The presentation by Glenn Flores, director of the Center for Advancement of Underserved Children at the Medical College of Milwaukee, focused on the dental health of minority and multiracial children.

The article focuses on the importance of staff education and development within medical practices and businesses, highlighting how education contributes to overall improvement and growth. It discusses the evolving nature of education, emphasizing the need for employers to invest in workforce development to address challenges in finding and retaining skilled employees, suggesting that education is crucial for both individual advancement and organizational success.

The article discusses initiatives taken up by the British Columbia Medical Association to upgrade Operating Rooms (OR) processes and reduce surgical wait times. It has been informed that the Ministry of Health, six health authorities and Provincial Surgical Advisory Council (PSAC) of British Columbia collaborated to improve operational care or processes after release if a 2011 policy paper by the association.

A recent international clinical trial led by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has found that the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), an antibody-drug conjugate, is effective in treating patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The trial involved 504 patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, with 263 participants having brain metastases. After a median follow-up of 15.4 months, the progression-free survival for participants with brain metastases was a median of 17.3 months, with a 61.6% 12-month progression-free survival rate. The drug was well-tolerated, with side effects consistent with previous studies. These findings suggest that T-DXd could be a valuable treatment option for patients with this challenging form of cancer. [Extracted from the article]

New studies presented at ESMO 2024 reveal that immunotherapy and a novel targeted drug show promise in treating early-stage endometrial and cervical cancers. Immunotherapy combined with standard treatments improved overall survival in high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer patients, while immunotherapy was found to be beneficial for patients with deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) tumors in high-risk endometrial cancer. Additionally, a first-in-human study found that an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting the protein claudin 6 showed antitumor activity in heavily pretreated patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers. These findings offer new treatment options for gynecological cancers and highlight the need for further research to identify subgroups of patients who can benefit from immunotherapy. [Extracted from the article]

Nuvalent, Inc. has published a manuscript in Cancer Discovery detailing the design and characterization of their ALK-selective inhibitor, NVL-655. The manuscript describes Nuvalent's approach to targeting ALK and the preclinical and preliminary clinical data supporting the ongoing clinical investigation of NVL-655. The manuscript also highlights the potential of NVL-655 to address the limitations of currently available ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The publication provides a molecular rationale for the selectivity of NVL-655 and presents case studies from the ongoing clinical trial. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research article in the Industrial Psychiatry Journal discusses the importance of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in mental healthcare. The researchers highlight the significant impact of mental illnesses on individuals and their families, both in terms of morbidity and economic wellbeing. They argue that HTA is necessary due to the rising cost of mental healthcare and the need for transparent and cost-effective policies. The article concludes that HTA can provide decision makers with valuable information to develop safer and more efficient interventions, particularly in the context of limited budgets. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the NIH's RECOVER Initiative have identified the most common symptoms of long COVID in children and adolescents based on a study of over 5,300 school-age children and teens. The researchers created indices of prolonged symptoms that can indicate long COVID in youths, although these indices are not meant for clinical diagnosis. The study found that symptoms of long COVID in children and teens differ from those in adults, and the indices will guide further research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of long COVID in young people. The researchers are also working on developing a research index for long COVID symptoms in younger children. [Extracted from the article]

A recent research collaboration between the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has resulted in the temporary inclusion of Health and Wellness Coaching (HWC) services on the 2024 Medicare Telehealth list. This collaboration aims to advocate for the reimbursement of HWC services in the U.S. healthcare system. The research provides a framework to support advocacy for reimbursement to both government and private insurers, at local and national levels. This initiative reflects the growing recognition and impact of HWC in healthcare policy. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey examined the trends in diversity within different surgical specialties, with a focus on neurosurgery, over a 20-year period. The study found that while there has been an overall increase in diversity among surgical specialties, neurosurgery has seen growth in several racial and ethnic categories, including Black, Asian, Hispanic, and White residents, as well as an increase in female residents. However, the pace of growth in neurosurgery was significantly slower compared to otolaryngology and plastic surgery. The study highlights the importance of diversity in the medical workforce for providing culturally competent care. [Extracted from the article]