Publication Area Relias Media - Continuing Medical Education Publishing https://www.reliasmedia.com/ The most award winning healthcare information source, trusted for four decades by physicians and nurses for CME / CE covering medical topics from emergency medicine to case management en-US Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:04:13 -0700 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:04:13 -0700 false FDA, CDC Sign Off on Third COVID-19 Vaccine - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147711-fda-cdc-sign-off-on-third-covid-19-vaccine Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:37:21 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147711-fda-cdc-sign-off-on-third-covid-19-vaccine Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is the first single-shot solution to receive an agency emergency use authorization.

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Tailoring Opioid Prescriptions to Patients’ Perception of Pain - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147696-tailoring-opioid-prescriptions-to-patients-perception-of-pain Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:07:46 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147696-tailoring-opioid-prescriptions-to-patients-perception-of-pain Customized approach led to better pain management and less waste after surgery.

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Vericiguat Tablets (Verquvo) - Internal Medicine Alert – March 15, 2021 Internal Medicine Alert https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147689-vericiguat-tablets-verquvo Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:04:28 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147689-vericiguat-tablets-verquvo Vericiguat is indicated to lower the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization in adults with symptomatic chronic heart failure and an ejection fraction less than 45%.

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Is There an Ideal Time to Administer Antihypertension Medications? - Internal Medicine Alert – March 15, 2021 Internal Medicine Alert https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147688-is-there-an-ideal-time-to-administer-antihypertension-medications Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:55:36 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147688-is-there-an-ideal-time-to-administer-antihypertension-medications Taking all antihypertensive agents before bed vs. upon awakening in hypertensive patients showed there was less hypertension during sleep and few cardiovascular events over a six-year follow-up.

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Time-Restricted Eating, Weight Loss, and Metabolism - Internal Medicine Alert – March 15, 2021 Internal Medicine Alert https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147687-time-restricted-eating-weight-loss-and-metabolism Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:42:55 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147687-time-restricted-eating-weight-loss-and-metabolism A randomized clinical trial comparing time-restricted eating with a 16-hour fasting interval to a structured three-meal-per-day control group resulted in equivalent weight loss in both groups and no reduction in metabolic markers in either group.

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Healthy or Not: The Controversy Over Egg Consumption Continues - Internal Medicine Alert – March 15, 2021 Internal Medicine Alert https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147686-healthy-or-not-the-controversy-over-egg-consumption-continues Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:34:40 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147686-healthy-or-not-the-controversy-over-egg-consumption-continues A large meta-analysis showed higher consumption of eggs (eating more than one egg daily) was not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and was associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease.

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One Dose, Lower Temps May Suffice for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147669-one-dose-lower-temps-may-suffice-for-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:03:16 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147669-one-dose-lower-temps-may-suffice-for-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine Encouraging new data emerge regarding storage, administration requirements.

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U.K. Approves First COVID-19 Human Challenge Trial - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147668-uk-approves-first-covid-19-human-challenge-trial Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:18:25 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147668-uk-approves-first-covid-19-human-challenge-trial Volunteers will be infected with virus so researchers can learn more about pathology, speed effective vaccine development.

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Obesity Connected to Up to Half of All U.S. Diabetes Cases - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147652-obesity-connected-to-up-to-half-of-all-us-diabetes-cases Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:45:50 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147652-obesity-connected-to-up-to-half-of-all-us-diabetes-cases Recent analysis reveals strong connection between body weight and type 2 diabetes.

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Feds Redefine Who Can Handle COVID-19 Vaccine - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147562-feds-redefine-who-can-handle-covid-19-vaccine Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:07:32 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147562-feds-redefine-who-can-handle-covid-19-vaccine HHS expands list of who can prescribe, dispense, and administer shots.

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Biden Boosts ACA, Women’s Health - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147560-biden-boosts-aca-womens-health Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:10 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147560-biden-boosts-aca-womens-health Executive actions aim to re-expand Obamacare access, protect reproductive health.

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Protecting At-Risk Patients from Self-Harm in the ED - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147489-protecting-at-risk-patients-from-self-harm-in-the-ed Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:43:28 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147489-protecting-at-risk-patients-from-self-harm-in-the-ed Researchers try to create a safer environment to keep patients and staff alike safe.

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Report: Record Year-Over-Year Decline in Cancer Death Rate - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147480-report-record-year-over-year-decline-in-cancer-death-rate Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:38:34 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147480-report-record-year-over-year-decline-in-cancer-death-rate Fewer smokers, better detection and treatment methods credited with saving lives.

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HHS Eases Standards Regarding Opioid Addiction Care - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147479-hhs-eases-standards-regarding-opioid-addiction-care Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:55:32 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147479-hhs-eases-standards-regarding-opioid-addiction-care Regulatory changes make it easier for more physicians to prescribe medication-assisted treatment.

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Thorough Screening Might Cut Repeat ED Visits, Prevent Readmission - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147466-thorough-screening-might-cut-repeat-ed-visits-prevent-readmission Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:21:11 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147466-thorough-screening-might-cut-repeat-ed-visits-prevent-readmission Asking patients about social determinants of health leads to more complete care.

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Papers Detail Hazards of Surgical Smoke - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147452-papers-detail-hazards-of-surgical-smoke Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:26:28 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147452-papers-detail-hazards-of-surgical-smoke Researchers provide more detailed definitions, offer possible solutions to minimize risk.

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Pregnant Women with High Blood Pressure Might Experience Memory Problems - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147418-pregnant-women-with-high-blood-pressure-might-experience-memory-problems Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:49:25 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147418-pregnant-women-with-high-blood-pressure-might-experience-memory-problems These study participants struggled with thinking and recall exercises 15 years after the pregnancy.

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January Is Cervical Cancer <br>Awareness Month - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147417-january-is-cervical-cancer-awareness-month Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:15:48 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147417-january-is-cervical-cancer-awareness-month Pap tests, HPV vaccines remain key prevention tools.

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CMS Finalizes 2021 Physician Fee Schedule, Tinged with a Bit of Controversy - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147293-cms-finalizes-2021-physician-fee-schedule-tinged-with-a-bit-of-controversy Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:46:49 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147293-cms-finalizes-2021-physician-fee-schedule-tinged-with-a-bit-of-controversy A budget neutrality provision leads industry groups to cry foul over Medicare cuts.

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American Heart Association Calls for End to Structural Racism - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147167-american-heart-association-calls-for-end-to-structural-racism Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:51:42 -0800 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/147167-american-heart-association-calls-for-end-to-structural-racism Group “declares its unequivocal support of antiracist principles” in a recent presidential advisory.

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Lack of Health Literacy Tied to Higher Risk for Postoperative Infections - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/146791-lack-of-health-literacy-tied-to-higher-risk-for-postoperative-infections Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:04:24 -0700 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/146791-lack-of-health-literacy-tied-to-higher-risk-for-postoperative-infections Limited knowledge is common in the United States, which is attributed to various factors.

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Confusion, Skepticism Abound Regarding Convalescent Plasma as a COVID-19 Therapeutic - No Issue https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/146784-confusion-skepticism-abound-regarding-convalescent-plasma-as-a-covid-19-therapeutic Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:41:49 -0700 https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/146784-confusion-skepticism-abound-regarding-convalescent-plasma-as-a-covid-19-therapeutic From collection to analysis to reporting, it seems everyone registered a complaint about the entire process.

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