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Global health inequity in Ebola treatment is major ethical concern
Ethical concerns involving prevention and treatment of Ebola mirror those surrounding other public health threats in developing countries. -
Study: Physician CPR policy not disproportionately applied
There is no evidence that a policy empowering physicians not to offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is disproportionately applied to vulnerable populations, according to a recent study. -
The Photosensitive Patient
Photosensitivity is an abnormal cutaneous reaction to visible or ultraviolet light. The photodermatoses often overlap clinically, and a broad understanding may help facilitate proper diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral. This article will address several of the different photodermatoses and their clinical entities, and will provide a guide for evaluation of the photosensitive patient.
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Ebola and Pregnancy
Hospital infection control policies for the management of suspect or documented Ebola Virus disease (EVD) should give consideration to appropriate triage procedures for their labor and delivery units. -
Infectious Disease Alert - Full January 2015 Issue in PDF
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New HIV testing eases HCW fears
The aftermath of a needlestick is fraught with anxiety, but thanks to advances in HIV testing and treatment, health care workers can get swift and clear post-exposure guidance. A new drug regimen lowers the risk of contracting HIV, with fewer side effects. -
Show employee health’s return on investment
Hospital employee health directors often find it difficult to quantify a return on investment (ROI) for hospital leadership because much of their departments value cannot be measured. -
Assessing back pain, injuries, interventions
Occupational back injuries are an ongoing hazard in health care, particularly among nurses who have to move patients and perform other tasks that could cause injury. -
Global workforce brings in other cultures
Hospitals have long been at the forefront of hiring salaried and hourly staff from other continents. This trend becomes more apparent during periods of nursing and physician labor shortages. -
HCWs are nation’s most stressed workers
Health care workers are more stressed than workers in any other industry, a recent survey found.