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A Closer Look at the Effects of Screen Time on Adolescent Mental Health
This systematic review of 50 studies reveals a correlation between increased social media usage and decreased mental well-being in adolescents of both genders, more significant depression in girls, and an association of high weekday smartphone usage with reduced mental well-being across both sexes. However, the inconsistency of the findings necessitates additional studies before generalization.
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A Component of Tea to Promote Sleep: A Review of L-theanine as Treatment for Insomnia
This review of eight studies encompassing 417 patients assesses the effectiveness of L-theanine on sleep disorders. Results were inconsistent, but avenues of future study were identified.
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What Kind of Bundle Branch Block?
Assuming QRS widening in a supraventricular rhythm is not the result of hyperkalemia or other toxicity, and assuming the patient has not been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, classification of 12-lead ECG conduction disturbances can be simplified into one of three basic categories. The tracing in the figure illustrates this concept.
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Donislecel-jujn Allogenic Pancreatic Islet Cellular Suspension (Lantidra)
Lantidra can be prescribed to adults with type 1 diabetes who cannot approach target HbA1c levels because of current repeated episodes of severe hyperglycemia despite intensive diabetes management and education.
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Report from the 2023 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions
At the 2023 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, experts presented key updates, advances, and best practices for patient care. A selection of presentations relevant to the internal medicine and primary care community is presented here.
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Biden, Congress Transition to New Era of Pandemic Prevention
The White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy will take over the duties of the current COVID-19 and Mpox teams in August.
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Multidisciplinary Initiative Leads to More Referrals, Donors, and Transplanted Organs
Staff training and more visible public awareness helped a Georgia hospital make tremendous improvements.
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Vital Signs Are Unreported During Most EMS Handoffs
EMS holds a wealth of information about a very critical time in the patient’s treatment and evaluation for that episode. Physicians, EMS agencies, and hospital leaders should collaborate to figure out what gaps exist and develop specific tools to close those gaps.
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EHR Flaws Contribute to Diagnostic Errors
Many, if not most, emergency care providers would agree there are some significant downsides to electronic health records, including usability, interoperability, and malfunctions, to name a few. But are these issues merely annoying, or do they actually contribute to diagnostic errors?
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Did Emergency Provider Discuss Sensitive Topics with Adolescent?
Protecting confidentiality is the primary consideration for emergency care providers discussing sensitive topics with adolescent patients, including documentation in the medical record, discharge papers, lab results, and billing. Confidential conversations can be protected in the medical record several ways, including using confidential notes that are not visible to all.