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Mayo Clinic Fights Drug Diversion, Reduces Propofol Waste to Zero
A propofol disposal initiative at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, reduced the number of full propofol bottles in an ICU waste bin to zero, successfully addressing drug diversion at the facility. -
Drug Diversion Creates Significant Liability Risk
Drug diversion is a perennial problem for healthcare organizations. Risk managers should know there is substantial liability risk from the possible effects on patient safety. This problem is not improving, industry sources say — and some things are getting worse. -
Sickle Cell Disease During Pregnancy
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most commonly inherited autosomal recessive genetic hemoglobinopathy in the United States. People with SCD account for only 0.1% of all deliveries, but approximately 1% of maternal deaths, a 10-fold increased risk.
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Are Urine Dipsticks Accurate for Preeclampsia Diagnosis?
This systematic review found that urine dipsticks of 1+ protein had a sensitivity of only 68% for the diagnosis of preeclampsia (95% confidence interval, 0.57-0.77), which was considered poor. Performance improved at thresholds of 2+ and 3+ protein.
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Patient Education Resources for Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorders
Online patient resources for pelvic floor disorders on the American Urogynecology Society patient portal are underused by women with pelvic floor disorders.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and the Menstrual Cycle
In a retrospective cohort analysis of prospectively tracked menstrual cycle data from the smart phone application “Natural Cycles,” the COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a less than one day change in menstrual cycle length, and no change in menses length.
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Identifying and Managing MIS-C
Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infections are mild compared to adult infections. However, MIS-C, which typically develops four to six weeks after the initial infection, may be severe and characterized by multiorgan dysfunction resulting from hyperinflammation. This article includes critical information regarding MISC-C recognition and management.
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Many Parkinson’s Research Participants Cannot Recall Study Risks
Rather than consenting an individual in the office during the presurgical visit, at a time when the patient was already receiving a large amount of information, the outreach could be conducted by phone later. This would give the subject time to carefully review the study materials.
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Uncertainties on Future Use of Study Participants’ Data
Generally, the informed consent process needs improvement, particularly when it comes to explaining to participants what data will be used and how. Responsible data-sharing rests on making quality data accessible to authorized researchers to meaningfully advance science while respecting participant values.
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Tips for Researchers Looking to Recruit More Pregnant Black Women
It boils down to trust, communication, education, and building a presence within the community.