The Placebo Effect
“He was unhappy to learn that I had prescribed a placebo, but when I told him it was an...
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Articles
Integrity in Medicine
It takes a special person to care for people during their most vulnerable states, to keep intimate...
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Examining Characteristics Linked With Poor Outcomes in Opioid Prescribing
“In recent decades, the medical community has become acutely aware of the dangers posed by...
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Terrible Chest Pains
“I think, if you loosen your belt a little, you won’t be experiencing those terrible chest...
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Dr. MedLaw: Understanding The Houston Methodist Lawsuit Decision
On June 12, US District Court Judge Lynn Hughes dismissed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist...
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The Impact of Telepharmacy on Medication Reconciliation Discrepancies
“Most medication errors that occur at hospital admission originate in medication histories,” says...
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Evaluating a Pharmacist-Led Penicillin Allergy Assessment Program and Allergy De-Labeling
Nearly 10% of Americans report being allergic to penicillin, but fewer than 5% are confirmed with...
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Medical Fiction: Erwin & The Stinky Laundry
This is one of a collection of stories that are like “Final Destination” meets “The Monkey’s Paw”...
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Examining Why Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Drink Alcohol
The burden of chronic liver disease in the United States is substantial, affecting about 4.5...
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Shiny Rocks
“Before Dr. Ogg treat you, need co-pay of ten shiny rocks.”...
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Dr. MedLaw: Understanding The ACA Decision
Last week, in a 7:2 decision, the Supreme Court issued its third holding on the Affordable Care...
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Cardioprotective Anti-Hyperglycemic Therapies in T2D: A Call to Action
Optimizing the management of cardiovascular complications continues to be an important need in the...
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Exploring Healthcare Super-Utilization in Gynecologic Oncology
Unplanned acute care continues to be a major contributor to growing healthcare costs in the United...
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Medical Fiction: Herb & The Mixer
The descent of Herbert J. Walker into bankruptcy, homelessness, and despair was smooth, efficient,...
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Examining Long-Term Sexual Outcomes With Exstrophy-Epispadias
“For children with exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC), a spectrum of genitourinary malformation,...
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Medical Fiction: Nancy & William Make a Wish Part 3 – The Well and Future
This three-part story (read Part 1 here and part 2 here) is one of a collection of stories that...
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Intravenous Smart Pumps: Safety & Usability During Secondary Medication Administration
“Large-volume IV smart pumps are probably one of the most ubiquitous devices in acute care in the...
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A Diabetes Engagement & Activation Platform for Virtual Self-Management Education
T2D self-management education and support (DSMES) provides patients with critical information and...
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Conference Highlights: ASCO 2021
New research was presented at ASCO 2021, the online American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual...
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