Nursing Leaders Tackle Ways to Fix ‘Accelerated Burnout’ in New Nurses
Nursing leaders shared strategies for addressing “accelerated burnout” among nurses new to the profession during a panel discussion hosted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) on Thursday. Approximately 100,000 RNs left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic and another 800,000 anticipate leaving in the next 5 years, said Maryann Alexander, PhD, […]
Mandy Moore Says She Felt ‘Helpless’ After Her Toddler Developed Sudden Condition
Mandy Moore shared about her son Gus’ recent severe rash. Araya Doheny via Getty Images Mandy Moore is opening up about the anxiety a parent can feel when their child suddenly shows signs of a lesser-known condition. On Friday, the “This is Us” star shared a series of posts on her Instagram Stories about her […]
UnitedHealthcare in the Hot Seat Over GI Procedure ‘Advance Notification’ Policy
Provider groups shared varied reactions to changes that insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is making to its policies for coverage of various gastroenterology procedures, including colonoscopies. In January, UnitedHealthcare informed providers that beginning June 1, it would be instituting a prior authorization policy. According to the proposed policy — which was previously on the insurer’s website and […]
Evaluating and Treating Children With Long COVID
Experts shared advice on diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents showing signs of post-COVID conditions — also known as long COVID — during a CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar. “Post-COVID conditions” is the preferred term of the CDC and is defined as “the wide range of physical and mental health consequences […]
‘You People’ Cast Supports Jonah Hill Skipping Press For Mental Health Concerns
Jonah Hill’s “You People” cast mates have shared their support for the actor’s decision to not do press for the new Netflix film due to mental health concerns. Co-star Lauren London told Variety at the Los Angeles movie premiere on Tuesday that “life is tough for all of us.” Advertisement “For us to pretend that […]
Opinion | Here’s How States Should Use the Opioid Settlement Funds
On August 16, 2022, Sarah Wakeman, MD, shared her perspective on how the U.S. is taking the wrong approach to addressing the drug overdose crisis. As part of MedPage Today‘s review of the past year’s top events, Wakeman follows up with her thoughts on how states can correct the current failing approach and best use […]
Opinion | Annual Check-Up: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs
On February 16, 2022, medical student Jared Dashevsky shared his perspective on Mark Cuban’s new business endeavor, the Cost Plus Drug Company. As part of MedPage Today‘s review of the past year’s top events, Dashevsky follows up with his thoughts on how the company is doing nearly 1 year post-launch and where it may be […]
CDC Chief Shares ‘Good News’ About This Year’s Flu Vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday shared “good news” about this year’s annual flu vaccine, calling it “lifesaving.” Walensky said the shot appears to be effective against the influenza strain that’s circulating. “Right now, the good news is that it looks like it is a very good match,” she told […]
Here’s How to Avoid a COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Up
Recognizing the potential for vaccine administration errors with look-alike vials, CDC staff shared best practices for giving the right vaccine to the right person at the right dose, during a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar earlier this week. The most concerning possible vaccination error would be that a child might receive a higher […]
Do People With Schizophrenia Have Higher Rates of Substance Abuse?
Which symptoms are shared by people with schizophrenia and substance abusers? Schizophrenia and substance abuse share similar symptoms, so they cannot be treated separately. At first glance, you may see that the two seem nothing alike, but once you look closer, you can quickly see many commonalities. The following symptoms are prevalent in both people […]