HOSPITAL REPORT
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Drug Overdose Deaths Top 100,000 for First Time
Fueled by the pandemic and the rise of fentanyl, overdose deaths soared past 100,000 from April 2020 to April 2021.
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Study Shows Link Between Mood Disorders and COVID-19 Hospitalization and Death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also acknowledged this link.
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Patient-First Language Can Affect Patient Care
Patient-first vs. identity-first language can change how clinicians view patients, research shows. But is it always preferred by patients?
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“You Are Not a Cow”: FDA Reiterates Warning Against Human Consumption of Ivermectin for Livestock
The agency said, "Seriously, y'all. Stop it" to those consuming the livestock dewormer as an unproven treatment for COVID-19.Read More -
Healthcare Providers Should Improve Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Patients
Fear of transphobia and loss of dignity could prevent many transgender patients from seeking needed healthcare, researchers noted.
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ED Resident Physicians at High Risk of Workplace Violence Incidents
A new survey reveals ED workers — particularly resident physicians — experience a high rate of verbal and physical assaults. Various new policies, including from The Joint Commission, aim to curtail these incidents.Read More -
Study: Clinical Trials Need to Improve Reporting of Participant Social Determinants of Health
While some reporting of race and sex has improved, more diverse trial participants are needed.Read More -
HHS Relaxes Guidelines for Prescribing Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
The highly anticipated changes allow an expanded range of practitioners to administer buprenorphine to 30 patients without X-waiver requirements.
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Report: Black Patients More Likely to Receive Low-Quality Care Than White Patients
Black patients are far more likely than white patients to be admitted to lower-quality hospitals, signaling an urgent need to address these disparities.
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Enthusiasm for COVID-19 Vaccines Gains Momentum
More adults are willing to take one of the COVID-19 vaccines, but hesitancy remains among some groups.