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'Prevented estimated 800 hospitalizations and 60 deaths'

'Over the past year, I have watched many children die of measles'

'Measles is a nasty virus.'

Those vaccinated before infection have varying levels of protection — up to 73%.

Fired worker had sought religious exemption

An innovative case management fellowship program trains nurses to become case managers who are well-supported as they learn the ropes.

There is an inevitable tectonic shift occurring that will lead to a defining demographic moment: By 2050 multicultural minorities will represent the majority population in the United States.

In a recent Congressional advocacy campaign, the American College of Emergency Physicians emphasized several legislative priorities and reiterated their strong stance on diversity, equity and inclusion in the healthcare workforce.

Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which embed legal experts into healthcare teams, can result in benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals. However, implementing an MLP poses significant logistical challenges.

It has been more than a decade since a study from the National Cancer Institute raised alarm bells about the risks associated with radiation from computed tomography (CT) scans. At the same time, no one can deny the huge value that a CT scan can provide to emergency clinicians who are racing to pin down what is causing a patient’s pain or distress. The question then becomes how to balance the benefits and risks when time is of the essence.