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The New Cancer Stats Might Look Like a Death Sentence. They Aren’t.

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MDedge Hematology and Oncology Deanna Brockman, MS Cancer is becoming more common in younger generations. Data show that people under 50 are experiencing higher rates of cancer than any generation before them. As a genetic counselor, I hoped these upward trends in early-onset malignancies would slow with a better understanding of risk factors and prevention […]

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Florida university announces first AI-focused nursing degree of its kind

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Florida State University recently launched the Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium By Hunter Boyce – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Artificial intelligence isn’t just creeping into the health care workspace; it’s also entering the classroom. Florida State University has launched the Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium, and it’s bringing a first-of-its kind nursing degree along

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Surgical Centers Urged to Nix Mandatory Pre-Op Pregnancy Tests

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— Question of when to test involves navigating patient privacy, legal, ethical concerns by Nicole Lou, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today PHILADELPHIA — Given the questionable legal status of abortion in many states, hospitals are urged to reconsider their mandatory perioperative pregnancy tests, speakers advised here at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting.

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Nurses Blast Steward Health Care’s Greed: ‘It Ruins You’

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— Steward CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, was a “no-show” at hearing, despite subpoena by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today Witnesses described the impact that Steward Health Care’s greed and mismanagement has had on patients and healthcare workers during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on Thursday. Ellen MacInnis,

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Rising to Leadership: Strategies for Women in the Medical Field

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Image via Pexels Rising to Leadership: Strategies for Women in the Medical Field By Cheryl Conklin – Contributing Writer to Nursing Academy Women seeking leadership roles in the medical industry face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. To rise to these positions, it is crucial for them to showcase their expertise, engage with mentors,

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Why health systems are certifying virtual nurses

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Giles Bruce – Becker’s Health IT Health systems have begun having their nurses certified in virtual nursing and helping develop the standards. West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health became one of the first health systems to have certified virtual nurses on staff, when seven of its employees were among the first 40 people named Certified

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High board exam scores linked to reduced patient deaths

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Mariah Taylor (Email) – Becker’s Clinical Leadership A study led by researchers at Boston-based Harvard Medical School found newly trained physicians with high board certification exam scores led to lower risk of patient deaths and hospital readmissions. The study, published May 6 in JAMA, analyzed 6,898 newly trained hospitalists who treated Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries during

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Counterfeit Meds Sold Through Fake Online Pharmacies Prompt CDC Alert

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Diana Ernst, RPh  Medical Professionals Reference According to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, nearly 95% of online pharmacies selling prescription drugs operate illegally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public about the potential for receiving counterfeit medications through unverified online pharmacies. The alert follows an announcement from the

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