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Updated Stem Cell Research Guidelines Address Long-standing Ethical Concerns
Updated guidelines on stem cell research from the International Society for Stem Cell Research are expected to alleviate some long-standing ethical concerns.
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New Initiative Aims to Combat Disparities in Surgical Care, Outcomes
Research on disparities in surgical care and outcomes for disadvantaged populations is the focus of a new initiative from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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Family Caregivers Benefit from Early Palliative Care, Says Study
Early palliative care integrated with oncology care benefits not only patients with cancer, but also family caregivers, according to a new study.
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Stigma Against Mental, Substance Use Disorders Persists
A multipronged national strategy is needed to address stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, a new report says.
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Improper Administration of a Drug Yields Verdict of $44.1 Million From Jury
In 2011, a 57-year-old woman was transferred to a hospital to treat a benign brain tumor. The hospital removed the tumor and prescribed heparin, an anticoagulant medication. However, staff failed to follow proper procedures in the administration of heparin over nine days.
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Jury Awards $6 Million to Woman Due to Mislabeled CT Scan
A woman arrived at the ED of a hospital and was complaining of abdominal pain. ED staff ordered a CT scan of the woman’s lower abdomen. The radiology department reported that the woman’s CT scan indicated a perforated bowel and/or appendix. However, the CT scan that the radiology department reported actually was that of another patient and had been incorrectly labeled as the woman’s CT scan.
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New Standards Proposed for Patient Safety, Quality
The CMS recently proposed new standards intended to enhance patient safety and improve the quality of care in hospitals. Among several initiatives, the rule seeks to reduce overuse of antibiotics and implement comprehensive requirements for infection prevention.
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AHRQ Tool Identifies Harm to Children in Hospitals
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a new “trigger tool” for flagging adverse events in children.
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Use the Right Doctors and the Right Data To Improve Coverage in the ED
Having the right set of ED physicians will reduce the need for specialist coverage, says Pascal Crosley, DO, vice president of CEP America and medical director at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD. The more experienced and skilled that the ED physicians are, the less often they will need to call in specialists, he says.
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Settling Too Soon? Expect Long-Term Consequences
Taking a malpractice case to trial is never something you look forward to, but settling the case is not always the best alternative. Knowing when to settle, and when not to, can be critical in minimizing your losses from a malpractice allegation, says Catherine J. Flynn, JD, an attorney with the law firm of Carroll McNulty and Kull in Basking Ridge, NJ.